Relationships

LIT-001 (Oxytocin Receptor Agonist) Alters Pair Bonding in Prairie Voles (2024 Study)

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A small-molecule oxytocin receptor-specific agonist, LIT-001, differentially affects the acquisition and expression of partner preference in prairie voles, enhancing bonding when administered before cohabitation but inhibiting it when given afterward. Highlights: LIT-001 Enhances Bonding Pre-Cohabitation: Administration of LIT-001 (10 mg/kg) before a 4-hour cohabitation period facilitated the acquisition of partner preference in male prairie voles. …

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Increased Desire to Have Kids Linked to Better Family Health & Relationship Quality in Women (2024 Study)

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This study examined how family health, perceived relationship quality, and attitudes toward childbearing are interconnected in Iranian women using the WHO model, finding that better family health and relationship quality positively influence childbearing attitudes. Highlights: Significant Positive Impact of Family Health: Family health had the most significant and positive direct effect on attitudes toward childbearing …

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Case Report: Online Romance Fraud & Erotomania in 70-Year-Old Female (2024)

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TLDR: A case study reveals a 70-year-old woman developed erotomanic delusions and attempted suicide following online romance fraud. Highlights: 70-year-old woman with persistent depressive disorder. Victim of online romance fraud involving a renowned musician’s image. Developed erotomanic delusions and attempted suicide. Treatment included antidepressants, low-dose risperidone, and therapy. Significant symptom remission after four weeks of …

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Pathological Narcissism: Grandiosity vs. Vulnerability in Relationships

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People with pathological narcissism are known for their grandiose, arrogant behavior and sense of entitlement. However, beneath the surface lies a vulnerable inner world rife with insecurity, emptiness, and dysregulated emotions, according to a new qualitative study. Key Facts: 436 partners and family members of people with high narcissistic traits described their relative’s emotional makeup …

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Polygamous Marriages: Psychological Distress but Higher Self-Esteem in Women vs. Monogamous

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A recent systematic review and meta-analysis published in the Archives of Women’s Mental Health indicates that women in polygamous marriages experience significantly higher rates of psychological issues compared to women in monogamous marriages. Key facts: The meta-analysis included 13 studies and 3166 participants, with 986 women in polygamous marriages. Across studies, women in polygamous marriages …

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Birth Control Linked to Jealousy & Possessiveness in Women & Men

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A new study provides evidence that hormonal contraceptive use is associated with increased jealousy and mate retention behaviors in women and their male partners. The research suggests that the synthetic hormones in birth control pills may alter relationship dynamics and have unintended psychological side effects. Key findings: Women using hormonal contraceptives reported higher use of …

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Multiple Sex Partners & Higher Risk of Drug Addiction in Women

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Changes in sexual behavior over recent decades have resulted in more people having multiple serial or concurrent sexual relationships during young adulthood. A new longitudinal study investigates how these shifting trends affect mental health. Key Facts: Researchers followed a cohort of nearly 1,000 New Zealanders from birth to age 32, tracking their sexual behavior and …

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Psychological Effects of Polygamy in Women & Children: Higher Odds of Depression

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Polygamy, the practice of having multiple spouses, has grown in public awareness and acceptance over the past 20 years. However, polygamous families face unique household challenges, frequently stemming from jealousy and competition between co-wives over a shared husband’s affections and resources. Key Facts: Polygamy is most common in parts of Africa, the Middle East, and …

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Debunking High Cuckold Rates: Genetic Research Reveals Truth

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Historically, cuckoldry rates have been remarkably low in many societies around the world. Though popular belief holds that 10-30% of children are the product of female infidelity, recent genetic research shows the rate is actually around 1-2%. This challenges the notion that women frequently have affairs to obtain “good genes” for their offspring. Key Facts: …

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