By Dr. Justin Lehmiller Sex has a lingering effect on our feelings of happiness, according to a new study published in the journal Psychological Science. This phenomenon, known colloquially as sexual afterglow, isn’t a new idea; however, it’s one that scientists haven’t really studied until now. This new study offers insight into how long sexual… Read more »
Dating & Relationships
How Your Attachment Style Impacts Your Communication About Sex
By Dr. Justin Lehmiller Communication is one of the keys to establishing a healthy sexual relationship. However, the quality of sexual communication varies tremendously across couples—an observation that has prompted researchers to explore why. A new study published in the Journal of Sex Research suggests that our attachment style is one potentially important factor to… Read more »
The Power of Touch: Why Physical Intimacy Promotes Relationship Health
By Dr. Justin Lehmiller Physical intimacy plays a vital role in long-term relationship success. However, such intimacy doesn’t necessarily have to be sexual in nature in order for it to have a profound effect on the partners and their relationship. A new set of studies published in the journal Physiology & Behavior suggests that non-sexual… Read more »
How Do We Rate Sexual History When We Choose A Partner?
By Dr. Justin Lehmiller In determining whether someone is a desirable partner, we appear to take their sexual history into account, according to a recent study in the Journal of Sex Research. However, the way we feel about a given person’s sexual history is complex and depends not only on our gender, but also our personality… Read more »