More than one-third of American marriages today get their start online — and those marriages are more satisfying and are less likely to end in divorce, according to a new study.
Love & Relationships
Facebook’s Plan to Stop the Hate: Holding Us Accountable
Yesterday, I asked Facebook to take down a fraudulent page. Within a few hours it was gone, just a shadowy image of a bandaged thumb where it used to be. Very effective. It’s highly likely I get better treatment from Facebook …
Viewpoint: Drugs to Boost Female Sex Drive: That’s a Good Thing, Right?
In the past, women who lacked sexual desire were stigmatized as “frigid” — today, psychiatry’s diagnostic manual labels them with hypoactive-sexual-desire disorder. Big Pharma is betting that many such women will want to …
Summer of Safe Browsing: 5 Ways to Keep Online Searching Secure for Kids
With summer vacation about to start, kids will inevitably spend even more time online. So here are some tips for making sure they’re only seeing what’s appropriate for them.
Live-chat: Belinda Luscombe on the End of Alimony
In this week’s issue, TIME’s Belinda Luscombe looks at the wave of alimony reform sweeping across the U.S. and the women driving the change: the first and second wives who think it’s time for the old rules to go.
Today, from 12:30 PM [ET], Luscombe will be taking over our Facebook page to discuss divorce’s changing future. There are …
The Biology of Kindness: How It Makes Us Happier and Healthier
There’s a reason why being kind to others is good for you — and it can now be traced to a specific nerve.
Cannibalism at Jamestown: Listening to the Bones
She was thrown out, or at least her head was, with the remains of other animals — dogs, horses, squirrels — and other debris that the colonists discarded during the winter of 1609–10.
The Latest Tool for Tracking Obesity? Facebook Likes
Obesity is a big problem that needs big solutions, and Facebook may be coming to the rescue.
Study: Porn May Not Be Such a Bad Influence on Sexual Behavior
Studies have linked porn consumption to sexual aggression, problems with intimate relationships and losing one’s virginity at an earlier age. But the influence of sexually explicit material on some risky behaviors may be more …
‘Cinnamon Challenge’ Could Trigger Lasting Lung Damage
Swallowing a tablespoon of the dry spice on a dare could lead to serious health problems, according to the latest report on the practice.
Want to Lose Weight? Leave it Up to Your Smartphone
Researchers find using a smartphone app to shed pounds may help dieters stay on track.
Size Does Matter: Study Shows Women Judge Male Attractiveness by Penis Size
Call it sexist or sensationalist, but now science suggests it’s so: women find men with bigger penises more attractive.
How Junior High Friendships Affect Adult Relationships
Middle school is typically a time of chaotic emotions, confusing relationships and challenging growing pains. But it may also have a surprisingly lasting influence on the future.