Sex Ed is in session for true crime-obsessed chicks. Hot and homicidal. That’s the dating criteria for 20-somethings with hybristophilia, a sexual attraction to criminals — like serial killer and body snatcher, Ed Gein. It’s an outré affinity toward bad boys that’s being fueled by social media, according to blood-curdling new data. Gein, infamously nicknamed “The Butcher of … Read more
This kinky quiz determines if people need sexual healing. It might seem taboo to spill the beans on one’s sex life, but now people can do so anonymously thanks to a salacious new survey. The sexperts at Psychology Today have devised a three-minute Sexual Satisfaction Test that reveals just how satisfied people are in the … Read more
Forget monsters under the bed — the real nightmare might be what your kid’s doing at the dinner table, on their phone or when they think no one’s watching. Child psychologists are warning parents to stop brushing off some behaviors as just “kids being kids” — because these seemingly small habits could be flashing red … Read more
Romance isn’t just for fairytales. Psychologists explain how romantics who believe in “love at first kiss” allow their expectations to influence their love lives. People with idealized beliefs of romance are more likely to place high importance on relationship milestones like a first kiss — but they’re not just living in a fairytale. Narratives that … Read more
Most of us have found ourselves in an urgent state of motivated cleaning at some point, as we feel compelled to clear the sink of dirty dishes or organize an entire closet. Social media users have now dubbed this sudden urge to tidy up “manic cleaning,” and the term has picked up attention on TikTok. Many users … Read more
First month, worst month. If it feels like January has been dragging on forever, there’s a reason for that, experts say. Host to “Blue Monday,” typically considered one of the most depressing days of the year, January’s tendency to move slowly — and bum us out — stems from the sore reminder that the cheery … Read more
Don’t sleep on this disturbing news. The adverse effects of chronic sleep deprivation are well-documented, but it turns out that a shortage of shut-eye for just a single evening is very bad for you too. New research from the American Psychological Association has determined that even an hour or two of poor sleep is likely to … Read more
To act your age is a virtue — but what that entails has gotten a lot more complicated since the pandemic. The global outbreak of COVID-19 had a detrimental effect on everyone’s mental health, a toll still felt today. Research has shown that kids are still struggling in school, while young adults complain their maturity has been … Read more
It’s no secret that many of us enjoy X-rated entertainment, with some studies estimating up to 99% of men and 86% of women have consumed porn. And while many might while away the hours watching raunchy scenes, some experts say it doesn’t necessarily mean they’re addicted. The American Psychological Association (APA) has cited a UK … Read more
It’s important to conduct “background checks” on new employees — but a new study is taking it to a whole other level. Have plants in the background during your work-from-home video conference? It suggests that you’re more trustworthy. At least that’s according to a new study which was published in the journal PLOS One, which … Read more
Kids these days — they aren’t allowed to be kids. Spontaneous child’s play — strolling through the woods, playing tag outside or just staring at clouds on a summer afternoon — is increasingly a thing of the past. And parents are the ones sounding the alarm, even as they’re implicated in the rise of anxiety-driven, … Read more
Toco, the Japanese man who enjoys dressing as a collie, is part of a larger pack. Psychologists believe Toco might be a therian, someone who identifies with a nonhuman animal species. That’s not the same as a furry, who enjoys occasional cosplay in an animal costume or “fursuit,” say experts. It’s important “to distinguish between … Read more
New research provides evidence that positive relationship events play an important role in romantic attachment avoidance. The findings, which have been published in the Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, indicate that positive relationship events in everyday life predict decreases in romantic avoidance over time. Attachment theory describes how people bond with others and maintain … Read more