Heterosexual sexist men who think their female partners or wives want to control them are more likely to underestimate their power in romantic relationships and act aggressively, researchers said. The study examined what is known as hostile sexism, or the belief that women want to control men, in romantic relationships because the power dynamic is different […]
Women find men more sexually attractive after listening to ‘highly arousing’ music, new research suggests. Romantic attraction is a complicated thing but when it comes to pursuing a potential date forget the love notes, fancy dinners and rose petals because it’s actually music that has the power to influence their judgement. Whether it’s the steamy […]
Condoms get a bad rap for being a bad wrap. Men often complain of discomfort, diminished sensation and poor fit. A recent federal study found only a third of American men use them. Now, changes by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and industry-standards groups have opened the door to the condom equivalent of bespoke suits. […]
Female arousal is far from a simple matter. You may have known this already, but now there’s a scientific study that proves just how complex a woman’s mind can be when it comes to intimacy. As it turns out, a woman’s brain is far more stimulated than a man’s when they are aroused. Researchers at McGill University […]
Scientists have developed new self-lubricating condoms that they believe could encourage more people to practise safe sex. The condoms, which have been developed by researchers at Boston University, have been designed with a special, durable coating that becomes slippery when it comes into contact with natural bodily fluids. The team believes people who are sexually active may feel more inclined […]
Think twice before losing your temper during a fight with your partner because according to a latest study, married people who fight nastily are more likely to suffer from leaky guts. This can unleash bacteria into the blood and can drive up disease-causing inflammation, new research suggests. The research has pointed out a connection between […]
Feeling old? You may be less likely satisfied with your sex life, researchers say. The study showed that the closer people felt to their chronological age, the lower was the quality of their sex life. “Feeling younger had a huge impact on how people felt about the quality of their sex life and how interested […]
TV’s Steph and Dom Parker, 51 and 53, draw on their 20 years of marriage to solve your relationship problems . . . I need some advice. Maybe I am looking for approval. I am 63. My wife is 77 and we have been married for 25 years. She has early stage dementia. She can […]
sex fantasies and what they reveal about you Fantasizing is our very own thing – It is free, uncensored and private. And good news for those who fantasize wild, fantasizing about someone apart from your partner isn’t significantly bad for your relationship, says an Israeli psychologist. But, what do these fantasies actually mean? When we […]
There are peaks and valleys in every long-term relationship. If you and your partner are going through a dry spell—sex has become inconsistent, or no longer valued in the relationship—it may be time to get things back on track. How do other couples keep things hot in the bedroom? Here, we spoke with leading sex therapists […]