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·January 31, 2022·3 min read

Perceived Fragile Masculinity Stifles Sexual Satisfaction and Honest Communication

Women may alter their own sexual behavior in an effort to protect their male partner's perceived sense of manhood. Researchers found women who perceived their partner's masculinity as more fragile tended to lower their sexual satisfaction. Additionally, women in relationships with males who they believed to experience "fragile masculinity" reported more anxiety and poorer communication in their relationship.

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·January 26, 2022·4 min read

When Relationships Break Down, Men Are at Risk of Mental Illness

Researchers report males who transition out of relationships are at higher risk of developing anxiety, depression, and suicide.

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·January 10, 2022·4 min read

Years Lived Alone And / Or Serial Break-Ups Strongly Linked to Inflammation in Men

Men who spend several years living alone or experience serial relationship breakups are at increased risk of inflammation, a new study reports.

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·November 17, 2021·5 min read

When Older Couples Are Close Together, Their Heart Rates Synchronize

When older couples are close together, their heart rates synchronize in complex patterns of interaction.

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·October 6, 2021·5 min read

What Makes Adult Children Cut Ties With Parents

Mothers who report estrangement from their adult children report they often believe their ex-husbands, and the current partner of the child is responsible for the break in their relationships. Additionally, some cite mental health problems experienced by their child as a factor for estrangement.

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·September 2, 2021·4 min read

Smiling Can Build Relationships Even After Someone Has Been Untrustworthy

When you've acted in an uncooperative or untrustworthy way, the way you smile could either help heal or hinder social relationships. Those whose smiles reflected reward, or a signal that they were happy, or a smile of dominance, which reflects a feeling of superiority, appeared to be untrustworthy and unlikely to change their deceptive nature. However, a smile of affiliation was perceived as an attempt to make amends, restoring levels of trust.

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·September 1, 2021·6 min read

Do Genetics Control Who Our Friends Are? It Seems So With Mice

A new study reveals there appears to be a neurobiological component that drives instantaneous compatibility, in mice at least. A variation of the PDE11 enzyme found in brain areas governing mood and motivation seems to control whether mice want to socially interact or not, with genetically similar mice preferring each other.

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·August 31, 2021·6 min read

Closeness With Dads May Play Special Role in How Kids Weather Adolescence

A close relationship with fathers has broad and positive effects across adolescence for both male and female children.

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·August 29, 2021·4 min read

The Neuroscience of Why Hugs Feel So Good

Whether you hug to show affection to comfort a loved one in pain, researchers explore the neuroscience of why a cuddle feels so good.

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·August 28, 2021·4 min read

Abusive Messages From a Partner Increase the Likelihood of Experiencing Mental Illness and Suicidal Thoughts

People who receive threatening or obscene text messages and other communications from current or former partners are more likely to experience mental health problems including depression and anxiety, and have an increased risk of suicidal thoughts.

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·August 28, 2021·5 min read

Dunbar’s Number: Why the Theory That Humans Can Only Maintain 150 Friendships Has Withstood 30 Years of Scrutiny

Thirty years ago, Robin Dunbar theorized humans can maintain a friendship group of 150 people, with five intimate friendships. Despite many attempts to challenge the theory, Dunbar's Number has stood the test of time. Backed by neuroscience and statistics, Robin Dunbar explains why his theory still prevails.

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·August 25, 2021·5 min read

Exposure to Sunlight Enhances Romantic Passion in Humans

Exposure to ultraviolet radiation type B increases levels of romantic passion in both men and women. The study reveals sunlight exposure affects the regulation of the endocrine system responsible for the release of sexual hormones in humans.

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