Self-focused perfectionism is related to higher partner-focused desire, while feeling external pressure is correlated with lower sexual function and higher distress.

New research published in Self & Identity challenges the assumption that everyone dislikes being gossiped about.

How do people end intimate relationships? Researchers have identified 45 ways people break up, grouped into nine tactics and three overarching strategies.

Faking orgasm may be more about emotional regulation than deception. Researchers found that women who struggle to accept or understand their emotions, or who use sex to manage anxiety or avoid conflict, are more likely to fake orgasms.

The names women use for their anatomy are linked to their well-being. Playful terms were tied to negative body image, while certain informal language used during intimacy was associated with more positive sexual experiences.