But scientists warn against its use as a predictive tool.
Love & Relationships
How Oxytocin Makes Men (Almost) Monogamous
Hook-Ups, Friendships and the New Rules of ‘Dibs’ for Teen Boys
Author Rosalind Wiseman on how high school guys can navigate the treacherous shoals of love, sex and loyalty in an era of casual relationships
#RoofBreakup: What We Learned From the Lovers Whose Tiff Went Viral
First, beware the innocuous-looking dude in the corner who’s live-tweeting. More importantly, moving in together isn’t always just moving in together
Why Widows Feel Less Pain
A new study suggests that the widowed do better with chronic pain than married people — or anyone else.
(No) Condom Culture: Why Teens Aren’t Practicing Safe Sex
The percentage of young people using condoms has stalled, while STD rates are on the rise
No Satisfaction: Woman Are Less Likely to Orgasm During Casual Sex
The hookups may be exciting, but they’re ultimately anti-climactic for many women
When the Fantasy Is a Size 16: Retailers Introduce Voluptuous Mannequins
British department store Debenhams has introduced a line of mannequins that are more like the size of the women who shop there. Meanwhile in Venezuela, the trend is for mannequins with exaggerated breasts and buttocks, which also …
Introducing Rape-Preventing Panties (With Locks)
A new women’s garment company is developing a line of stylish rape resistant clothing. Have gender relations come to this?
Here Is the Secret to Marriage Happiness
It’s not easy to calm down and think straight during a heated exchange, but wives who do may have happier marriages.
What Keeps Online Dating Segregated (and How to Fix It)
Online dating — as well as regular dating — is a very segregated activity, but a new study suggests that it may not take much to break racial and ethnic barriers.
Textual Relations: Couples Who Text Too Much Aren’t As In Love As They Want You To Think
Strong relationships are built on communication, or so the experts say. So digital relationships fueled by a torrent of texts should be ironclad, right?
Pediatricians: Limit Kids’ Texting and Internet Surfing
Too much time plugged in can contribute to cyberbullying and exchanging inappropriate content.