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Explanations for Gender Differences in Preferences for Submissive Sexual Fantasies
Women have a stronger preference for sexual submission than men do. In the current studies, we investigated gender differences in fantasies about sexual submission. Replicating previous research, in two studie...
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Are there “Better” and “Worse” Ways to be Consensually Non-Monogamous (CNM)?: CNM Types and CNM-Specific Predictors of Dyadic Adjustment
Research on consensual non-monogamy (CNM) has largely been restricted to comparisons between monogamous and CNM people, with researchers paying little attention to various CNM styles. The current research eluc...
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Communication Patterns Among Male Couples with Open and Monogamous Agreements
Male couples in open relationships tend to have as equally fulfilling relationships as monogamous male couples; however, less is known about communication differences between monogamous and open couples. Becau...
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Gender Similarities and Differences in Casual Sex Acceptance Among Lesbian Women and Gay Men
Popular wisdom and scientific evidence suggest women desire and engage in casual sex less frequently than men; however, theories of gender differences in sexuality are often formulated in light of heterosexual...
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Monogamous Halo Effects: The Stigma of Non-Monogamy within Collective Sex Environments
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Dynamic Associations between Testosterone, Partnering, and Sexuality During the College Transition in Women
Testosterone (T) is implicated in tradeoffs between competition for new partners and nurturance within existing pair bonds. Some evidence suggests women in committed romantic relationships have lower T than si...
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The Science of Female Orgasms: Pleasing Female Partners in Casual and Long-Term Relationships
The occurrence of the female orgasm, or lack thereof, has fueled productive research regarding gender differences in sexuality. Both scientific research and popular beliefs support the idea that men orgasm mor...
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Monogamy
People are curious about the state of other people’s love lives, especially in the early phases of a relationship. New couples are oftentimes asked questions about their forming romance: “Are you exclusive?”; ...
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An Introductory Textbook on Psychology of Gender