When 'Friends with Benefits' Turns Costly By Jennifer Welsh published 25 July 11 Hookups may help Gen Y-ers find the love they are looking for, if they survive the battlefield that is casual sex relationships and one-night stands.
Some Teen Books Surprisingly X-Rated, Study Finds By Stephanie Pappas published 6 July 11 Books geared for young teenagers may be worthy of R ratings at least.
Men Say 'I Love You' Before Women Do By Stephanie Pappas published 23 June 11 Contrary to stereotypes, men say "I love you" first more often than women.
Savvy Decisions: Many Gays Keep One Foot in the Closet By Stephanie Pappas published 20 June 11 Gay, lesbian and bisexual individuals may not see a mental health boost in coming out if their communities are hostile to homosexuality.
How Likely Is Your Partner to Cheat? By Stephanie Pappas published 18 June 11 Sexual personality is associated with whether or not a partner will stray.
Focusing on Looks Puts Cold Water on Romance By Jennifer Welsh published 7 April 11 Thinking of partners as sex objects also decreases male's sexual satisfaction in relationships.
Odd Form of 'Love' Hormone Found in Some Monkeys By Jennifer Welsh published 16 March 11 New world monkeys have a different form of oxytocin than other mammals, and it might act differently too.
Sex Stats: Virgins On the Rise By Natalie Wolchover published 3 March 11 The latest study shows more teens are virgins these days, and more people - especially women - are bisexual.
How Do I Love Thee? Experts Count 8 Ways By Stephanie Pappas published 14 February 11 We wanted to know what love is. So we asked the experts.
Thought of Valentine's Puts Men in a Chivalrous Mood By Charles Q. Choi published 14 February 11 When subtlety reminded of love, men become more chivalrous, a new study finds.
Love Drug? Oxytocin's Tender Effects Questioned By Stephanie Pappas published 11 February 11 Here's the dark side of the "love" hormone.
Why Are Some People So Clingy? By Remy Melina published 9 February 11 Life's Little Mysteries explains why the less secure a clingy partner feels in the relationship, the needier they get.
Why Do Doves Represent Love? By Remy Melina published 8 February 11 Doves are a year-round symbol of peace, but are a particular romantic staple of Valentine's Day. Why are these birds so, well, lovey-dovey?
Perceived Emotions Can Intensify a Quarrel Between Lovers By Rick Nauert PHD published 13 January 11 Within any romantic relationship, conflicts inevitably occur. And, as most of us are well aware, the fighting evokes intense emotions.
Accepting Parents Boost Mental Health of LGBT Teens By Jeanna Bryner published 6 December 10 Parents who accept and advocate for their non-heterosexual kids may be protecting them from depression and ill heath as adults.
Q&A with the Chronicler of Homophobia's Disappearance By Stephanie Pappas published 29 November 10 Among the youth of America and England, homophobia is going extinct, according to sociologist Eric Anderson.
Study: Men Fake Orgasm, Too By Stephanie Pappas published 11 November 10 A study of college students reveals that a quarter of young men have faked an orgasm.
People Fall in Love, Brain and Soul By Jeanna Bryner published 26 October 10 Scientists find falling in love is linked to 12 brain regions.
Sisters Make Male Rats Less Sexy By Live Science Staff published 21 October 10 Growing up with female siblings changes male rats' mating behaviors.
