Newswise Feature Channel: Sex and Relationships

Another Way Longer Paternity Leaves Help New Parents

Ohio State University — Thu, 20 Feb 2025 08:30:02 EST

A longer paternity leave after the birth of a child can improve the co-parenting relationship between moms and dads in a key way, a new study finds. Researchers found that mothers were less likely to discourage fathers' involvement in parenting if the dads had taken more time off after their child was born.

Transforming HIV Diagnosis: A Low-Cost, Point-of-Care Detection Solution

Chinese Academy of Sciences — Tue, 18 Feb 2025 08:25:17 EST

A team of researchers from the University of Florida has developed an innovative handheld device for human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) detection that combines paper-based sample preparation with real-time isothermal amplification.

Scientists at The Wistar Institute's HIV Cure and Viral Diseases Center Develop New Natural Killer Cell Strategy to Target HIV

Wistar Institute — Mon, 17 Feb 2025 19:20:54 EST

Researchers at The Wistar Institute's HIV Cure and Viral Diseases Center have successfully identified a new approach using natural killer (NK) cells to target and kill the HIV-positive cells that allow the virus to persist. Wistar scientists have labeled this new approach "NuKES": Natural Killer Enhancement Strategy.

Speculum Exams Unnecessary for HPV Screening

Michigan Medicine - University of Michigan — Thu, 13 Feb 2025 21:50:57 EST

Speculum exams unnecessary for HPV screening

CSUF Love and Relationship Expert Co-Hosts Kroq Radio Show 'Loveline'

California State University, Fullerton — Thu, 13 Feb 2025 21:40:38 EST

CSUF Love and Relationship Expert Co-Hosts KROQ Radio Show 'Loveline'

Ghosting, zombieing and more: Dating lingo with Professor Melissa Hardesty

Binghamton University, State University of New York — Thu, 13 Feb 2025 13:10:10 EST

You might know what ghosting means, but what about zombieing? With Valentine's Day approaching, Melissa Hardesty from Binghamton Univeristy's Human Sexualiies Lab discusses some modern dating lingo and shares some advice for young adults in the dating world. Melissa is available for interviews to discuss her work.

Marriage Fast Facts: BGSU Experts Available for Insight, Analysis Ahead of Valentine's Day

Bowling Green State University — Thu, 13 Feb 2025 07:00:00 EST

Leading Love Research From the World's Happiest Country

Aalto University — Wed, 12 Feb 2025 19:45:21 EST

Romance Fiction Rules the Bookshelves, Expert Explains Reasons

Virginia Tech — Wed, 12 Feb 2025 19:00:13 EST

Love is in the air on Valentine's Day and so is romantic reading. The popular romance genre typically sees a significant sales bump around Feb. 14, but in general it is experiencing a renewed surge, says Netta Baker, an English instructor and expert on popular romance and romantasy. She discusses the reasons why romance rules the bookshelves.

MSU Expert: How to Avoid Falling Victim to Romance Fraud

Michigan State University — Tue, 11 Feb 2025 21:10:20 EST

Tom Holt is a professor in the School of Criminal Justice, housed in Michigan State University's College of Social Science. Holt also serves as the director of the newly formed MSU Center for Cybercrime Investigation and Training and, here, he discusses romance fraud and how to avoid falling for the scam.

Just in Time for Valentine's Day, New Study Explores How Couples Can Be More in Sync When Fighting

Toronto Metropolitan University — Tue, 11 Feb 2025 16:00:00 EST

New research from Toronto Metropolitan University explores how couples navigate conflict and how it impacts the quality of their relationships. The study's findings could help romantic partners improve the way they fight.

Valentine's Day and Chocolate Are a Perfect Match, but Is It a Healthy Relationship?

Virginia Tech — Tue, 11 Feb 2025 09:35:52 EST

Every year, when Valentine's Day gets close, almost every store is packed with assorted heart-shaped chocolates. As companies put effort into making chocolate the candy of love, it seems that the health effects of chocolate are put in the spotlight more and more. Some studies say chocolate can have several health benefits. For example, according to a National Institutes of Health (NIH) article, several meta-analyses suggest chocolate consumption can reduce the risk of heart disease, stroke, and diabetes.

Many Young Adults Favor at-Home STI Testing for Convenience and Privacy

Michigan Medicine - University of Michigan — Mon, 10 Feb 2025 18:10:14 EST

Stigma, privacy and inconvenience are among the many barriers that may prevent some adolescents and young adults from addressing sexual health with a traditional health provider. But many young people prefer testing for STIs in the comfort of their own home, a new study suggests.

Ready (or Not) for Love? Your Friends Likely Agree

Michigan State University — Mon, 10 Feb 2025 14:55:41 EST

A new study from Michigan State University researchers found that friends significantly agreed on who was ready for committed relationships -- and who wasn't.

The Science of Love

Harvard Medical School — Mon, 10 Feb 2025 09:00:25 EST

The article highlights some of the most tantalizing insights that science has gleaned about a behavior that so intensely captivates our collective imagination but continues to defy understanding.

Valentine's Days Tips for Finding Love, Romance or Just a Dinner Date

University of New Hampshire — Thu, 06 Feb 2025 21:00:34 EST

Whether you're in a committed relationship, swiping to find that special someone or taking a break from dating, as Valentine's Day approaches it's obvious that love is in the air. Experts from the University of New Hampshire share some advice to pinpoint your partner's passion, design dating that fits you--no matter your age--and how to navigate today's technology to better make that love connection.

Two UdeM Researchers Get Close to $6M to Try to Defeat HIV

Universite de Montreal — Thu, 06 Feb 2025 18:45:38 EST

Nicolas Chomont and Andres Finzi will use the CIHR funds to work to develop a treatment capable of permanently eliminating the human immunodeficiency virus from the body.

Sylvester Sexual Health Program Helps Women Cancer Survivors

Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center — Thu, 06 Feb 2025 09:30:35 EST

Sexual intimacy can be challenging for women treated for cancer, but the nationally recognized Menopause Urogenital Sexual Health and Intimacy Clinic (MUSIC) at Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center can help.

Sexual Pleasure in Teens: Yes, Gender Matters

Universite de Montreal — Fri, 31 Jan 2025 18:45:22 EST

An UdeM-led study finds that cisgender teenage girls are less likely to achieve orgasm than teenage boys.

How Cervical Cancer Screening with HPV Testing Is Saving Lives

UT Southwestern Medical Center — Fri, 31 Jan 2025 18:30:56 EST

January is Cervical Cancer Awareness Month, so it's the perfect time to review facts about cervical cancer, HPV-associated risks, and screening recommendations. We'll also look at self-collected tests that have recently sparked interest.