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Relationship satisfaction

The relationship between pegging, novelty, and relationship satisfaction, including the importance of honest communication

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Jan 23, 2026
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How do partner preferences for penis girth and length vary across studies and relationship contexts?

Across multiple studies, a clear but nuanced pattern emerges: many participants—especially in experimental and survey work—tend to prioritize girth (circumference/width) over length for perceived , bu...

Jan 31, 2026
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Are preferences for penis girth linked to sexual satisfaction, orgasm rates, or comfort?

Preferences for are associated in several studies with subjective reports of greater vaginal sensation and sometimes higher rates of , but the overall effect on broad sexual satisfaction is inconsiste...

Jan 23, 2026
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Do women's preferences for physical attributes change after years of marriage?

The short answer: evidence does not support a simple story that for physical attributes systematically shift in a uniform way after years of marriage; instead, research shows mixed, context-dependent ...

Jan 19, 2026

What empirical research exists on sexual role reversal practices and long-term relationship outcomes?

The empirical record on “sexual role reversal practices and long‑term relationship outcomes” splits into two unequal bodies of work: rich, comparative evolutionary studies that document sex‑role rever...

Feb 4, 2026

What longitudinal studies compare polyamorous, swinging, and monogamous couples on divorce and satisfaction over 10+ years?

A systematic reading of recent reviews and empirical papers shows there are no well‑documented longitudinal studies of 10+ years that directly compare polyamorous, swinging, and monogamous couples on ...

Jan 10, 2026

What do surveys of sexual partners reveal about the importance of penis length versus girth and sexual technique?

Surveys and academic studies repeatedly find that many sexual partners — including heterosexual women and receptive gay men — tend to rate penis girth (width/circumference) as equal to or more importa...

Jan 9, 2026

Are rates of anxiety, depression, or PTSD higher among participants in cuckolding relationships?

There is no reliable, population-level evidence showing that participants in consensual cuckolding relationships have higher rates of anxiety, depression, or PTSD; the academic and popular literature ...

Jan 9, 2026

What psychological effects do partner comments about female genitalia have on women's sexual wellbeing?

Partner comments about a woman’s genitals — whether praising, neutral, or disparaging — have measurable psychological effects that ripple through sexual self-image, arousal, orgasm likelihood, relatio...