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Men Say 'I Love You' Before Women Do
By Stephanie Pappas published
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
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
Sexual personality is associated with whether or not a partner will stray.
Focusing on Looks Puts Cold Water on Romance
By Jennifer Welsh published
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
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
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
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
When subtlety reminded of love, men become more chivalrous, a new study finds.
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