It doesn’t take the proverbial rocket scientist to reach the conclusion that men and women walk differently. The greater pelvic obliquity and less vertical center of mass displacement in women compared with men has long been mentioned as a reason why some men are so distinctly uncool, even rude, staring, etc. as they are wont to do when women walk by.

If you are having one of those “unattractive” days, you might need a better point of comparison. How about comparing YOU with YOU!

Researchers at the University of Queensland in Australia wanted to know whether individuals who took more non-traditional paths would differ from more traditional path-takers through times of transition. Learn more about what they found.

When you ask just about anyone in Western society what to value about people, most will say something like it is “what’s on the inside that counts” or “don’t judge based on appearance,” and yet everyone- secretly or openly- wishes to be prettier, thinner, more sociable, and more popular. And if you’re [...]

A study reported in The Online Times, to be published in the Journal of Experimental Psychology, found that when a man meets a woman with blonde hair it’s the man’s cognitive performance that suffers.

Ladies, the way you dress may be telling others where you are in your fertility cycle. Find out more.

While many women already know this answer because they lead a social lifestyle that includes going to parties, restaurants, bars, or any type of mixed-gender social gatherings, researchers at Wayne State University and University of Texas, San Antonio wanted it to be crystal clear: it’s because of their attitudes on sex, views of women, and consumption of alcohol.

Your gender, who you’re with, and how many people you’re with may have a big impact on how much you talk. Find out more.

A recent study examined how individuals rate themselves along several dimensions of sexuality, and how this plays into their daily sexual interactions. The researchers wanted to know if overall personality could explain sexual outcomes, or if something else was better. Turns out that individuals may have a specific sex personality that explains sexual behavior better than the general counterpart.

As the seemingly perennial debate over what is destroying American families has ebbed and flowed over the past few decades, one of the less ridiculous positions espoused has been that women’s increasing role in the labor market has created an additional source of marital stress. Simply put, the benefits of having two-incomes has often been seen to come with a significant cost to the family.

Kissing is a near universal phenomenon occurring between sexual and/or romantic partners in over 90% of human cultures. While almost everyone kisses there is very little information around on why people kiss or what makes a kiss spectacular.

I read an interesting article this morning about women’s risk of heart disease and argument style with her husband. More and more long-term interdisciplinary work is being done to see how relationships affect health (either as stressors or buffers). Read some of the findings.

My friend calls us superwomen – I think the title applies. As women, we certainly are busier than ever these days – raising families, making a warm and inviting home, creating successful relationships, and having fulfilling careers. But is all of this making us happier?

There were several interesting news stories resulting from the annual American Psychological Association (APA) which met last week in San Francisco. Some findings and stories that caught my eye…