Human Sexuality Research & Journals Live Interactive Singing in Live Streams and Loneliness Among International Students: Social Connection, Social Support and FoMO June 3, 2026 Lina Irawan International students are particularly susceptible to feelings of loneliness due to the profound disruption of social ties that accompanies geographic displacement. The challenges of adapting to new cultural environments, navigating…
Dating & Relationship Dynamics The Art of Intentional Dating: Cultivating Connection and Commitment Through Strategic Boundaries and Self-Value June 1, 2026 Daniel Sinaga In the complex landscape of modern romance, the pursuit of a "forever person" necessitates a nuanced approach to dating, one rooted in selectivity and self-worth rather than mere pickiness. Cultivating…
Human Sexuality Research & Journals Ballroom Dance and Positive Aging Among Middle-Aged and Older Adults: A Chain Mediation Model of Social Connection and Loneliness May 31, 2026 Lina Irawan The global imperative to foster positive aging has propelled research into lifestyle interventions that enhance well-being in later life. A recent study, published in Frontiers in Psychology, delves into the…
Psychology & Intimacy Unlocking the Gut-Brain Connection: How Coffee, Beyond Caffeine, Shapes Our Microbiome and Mood May 25, 2026 Rebecca Shoemaker Researchers at APC Microbiome Ireland, a distinguished research center affiliated with University College Cork, have achieved a significant breakthrough in deciphering the multifaceted benefits of coffee on human physiology. For…
Psychology & Intimacy Unraveling the Gut-Brain Connection: Harvard Study Pinpoints Bacterial Mechanism Linking Morganella morganii to Depression May 25, 2026 Rebecca Shoemaker Scientists have increasingly recognized that the gut microbiome plays an important role in overall health, including the brain. However, researchers are still working to identify which specific bacteria are involved…
Dating & Relationship Dynamics Navigating Sexual Intimacy in Early Dating: Prioritizing Personal Boundaries and Fostering Genuine Connection May 25, 2026 Daniel Sinaga The contemporary dating landscape often presents individuals with a complex dilemma: whether to engage in sexual intimacy during the initial stages of a relationship and how such decisions impact its…
Dating & Relationship Dynamics The Algorithmic Evolution of Online Dating: Navigating the Mainstream Search for Connection May 24, 2026 Daniel Sinaga The landscape of romantic connection has undergone a profound transformation since the advent of platforms like Match.com in the mid-1990s. What once occupied a niche, often stigmatized corner of social…
Psychology & Intimacy The Gut-Brain Connection Unveiled: Coffee’s Multifaceted Impact on Microbiome and Mood Explored by Irish Researchers May 18, 2026 Rebecca Shoemaker Researchers at APC Microbiome Ireland, a globally recognized center of excellence at University College Cork, have achieved a significant breakthrough in deciphering the intricate mechanisms by which coffee influences human…
Psychology & Intimacy Printed Artificial Neurons Forge Direct Connection with Living Brain Cells May 18, 2026 Rebecca Shoemaker Engineers at Northwestern University have achieved a groundbreaking feat in neural engineering: the creation of printed artificial neurons that transcend mere imitation and can directly interface with living brain cells.…
Psychology & Intimacy Unraveling the Gut-Brain Connection: Harvard Study Pinpoints Morganella morganii and Environmental Toxin Link to Depression May 17, 2026 Rebecca Shoemaker Scientists have increasingly recognized that the gut microbiome plays an important role in overall health, including the brain. However, researchers are still working to identify which specific bacteria are involved…
