This research takes the phrase “keeping up with the Joneses” to a whole new level. New research published in a recent issue of The Journal of Sexual Medicine reveals that good sex doesn’t take as long as you think (as long as you ask the man).

The prevailing idea that as we age our brains turn to mush needs a tune-up. We can prevent or slow the rate of decline through exercise, diet, and a little brain research.

While some new moms experience decreases in relationship satisfaction during the transition to motherhood, others remain stable or even improve. New research shows that the length of the relationship may act as a buffer against the new stress that a newborn brings.

Ever notice how a good chuckle raises your spirits? New research shows that just anticipating laughter may have health benefits.

Science proves that men are influenced to risky action by images of scantily-clad women. In other news, the sky is blue!

A rose by any other name would smell as sweet, but what makes the smell memorable? Would a rose still be sweet if it was paired with a negative experience? Read more to find out.

A new study out of Australia finds that depressed women are more likely to be engaging in sex and sexual activity than their mentally well counterparts. So why aren’t they happy?

I’ve been surprised by several findings related to dyadic social support and the effect it may have on each individual. How could getting support be a bad thing? How could a potential provider of support miss the opportunity? It’s possible that I was only thinking about support in the context of a crisis- when it seems obvious to respond. But what are the dynamics between couples during normal, seemingly peaceful times?

Do old dogs learn new tricks? Can husbands learn how to clean the house, spend meaningful time with the kids, and do their own laundry? I say it would take a miracle, but sociology says change is already underway.

The National Sleep Foundation would like you to know that March 3- 9 is National Sleep Awareness Week. Doesn’t that sound like a bit of a paradox?

From the UCLA Newsroom:
One of our Advisory Board Members and professor at UCLA, Dr. Tom Bradbury, is now offering seminars for couples on relationship functioning, and what couples can do to keep their relationship strong. He and his colleague Dr. Benjamin Karney (also a professor at UCLA) have founded the Relationship Institute [...]

Using sex-based stereotypes to describe women’s behavior is unfortunately alive and well. New studies out of Boston College show how women’s expressions are still characterized due to the stereotype that women are overly emotional, instead of reacting appropriately to a situation. Men, on the other hand, still get the benefit of the doubt.

Recent research found that socializing could be just as important for the brain as completing more high-minded, intellectual tasks. Read why, then go out with your friends and discuss.

A Tokyo-based company offers “heartache leave” after a bad break-up with a partner. Crazy HR staff or appropriate paid time off? New research into using brain imaging techniques show that the areas regulating social and physical pain overlap- meaning experiencing one can lead to feeling the other.