Last month study results results1 from German researchers on parental well-being (or lack … [Read more...] about “Parents Are Less Happy”: Fact or Fiction?
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Mythbusting Online Dating
Online dating is increasingly popular, and yet misinformation about the industry abounds. … [Read more...] about Mythbusting Online Dating
Science Doesn’t Hate Relfies and You Shouldn’t Either
You know you might be on to something if Jezebel.com writes about it. That’s what happened to the … [Read more...] about Science Doesn’t Hate Relfies and You Shouldn’t Either
Relationship Science and Pop Psychology: Can’t We All Just Get Along?
We recently ran an article by Dr. Dylan Selterman, titled How to Deciper Your Date...with Science. … [Read more...] about Relationship Science and Pop Psychology: Can’t We All Just Get Along?
How to Decipher Your Date…with Science
Recently, an article featured on Psychology Today provided some very unscientific advice on … [Read more...] about How to Decipher Your Date…with Science
Debunking Myths About Sexual Fluidity
I’m a huge fan of Slate Magazine (I read it almost daily). But recently they ran a piece that … [Read more...] about Debunking Myths About Sexual Fluidity
America Speaks: Ideal Age for Parenthood
According to a recent Gallup Poll, "Americans see 25 as ideal age for women to have first child." … [Read more...] about America Speaks: Ideal Age for Parenthood
Beyond Sex Organs: 11 Meaningful Facts about Single People
In a previous post, I critiqued the recently-released report of the “Singles in America” survey. The … [Read more...] about Beyond Sex Organs: 11 Meaningful Facts about Single People
Beware of Claims about Single People that Come from Online Dating Services
Have you seen the headlines about the “Singles in America” survey? Match.com is oh-so-proud of it. … [Read more...] about Beware of Claims about Single People that Come from Online Dating Services
Are Men’s Standards Really So Low That They’re Willing To Date “Sociopaths”?
I recently read an article entitled "OkCupid Experiment Proves Men Don’t Mind Dating … [Read more...] about Are Men’s Standards Really So Low That They’re Willing To Date “Sociopaths”?
Geekosystem Failure: Does TV Cause Marital Strife?
Geekosystem.com…We love you, but you should probably stick to what you do best (sharing … [Read more...] about Geekosystem Failure: Does TV Cause Marital Strife?
Of Elephants and Onions: Rape, Pregnancy, and Labeling
Rape, an all-too-common occurrence in the USA,1 was recently thrust back into the political … [Read more...] about Of Elephants and Onions: Rape, Pregnancy, and Labeling
Are “Open” Relationships The Hotbed For STDs That Everyone Assumes?
There seems to be a widely shared belief that anyone involved in an "open" relationship is infected … [Read more...] about Are “Open” Relationships The Hotbed For STDs That Everyone Assumes?
Bisexuality Myths Debunked by Science
Bisexuality is the tendency to be sexually attracted to both men and women. This may sound like a … [Read more...] about Bisexuality Myths Debunked by Science
Fact Checking Cohabitation and Marriage
Recently, people in the mainstream media have been talking about how cohabitation (living with a … [Read more...] about Fact Checking Cohabitation and Marriage
Is Pornography to Blame For the High Divorce Rate?
Ever since the invention of pornography, politicians and the public alike have expressed concerns … [Read more...] about Is Pornography to Blame For the High Divorce Rate?
Do Men Really Think About Sex Every Seven Seconds?
Most of you have probably heard the statistic that men think about sex every seven seconds. If this … [Read more...] about Do Men Really Think About Sex Every Seven Seconds?
The Third Date Rule: Fact or Fiction?
“This is our third date, and we both know what that means.” “We do?” “Sex.” On a classic … [Read more...] about The Third Date Rule: Fact or Fiction?
The “Turkey Dump”: Fact or Fiction?
It is the day after Thanksgiving weekend and thousands of undergrads are emerging from a … [Read more...] about The “Turkey Dump”: Fact or Fiction?
The Dating Equation: ½(your age) + 7
A common rule of thumb, at least on the internet, is that it’s okay to be interested in someone … [Read more...] about The Dating Equation: ½(your age) + 7