Researchers have long been intrigued by the female orgasm, primarily because, unlike male orgasm, it doesn’t come with a clear-cut evolutionary reason.

Male orgasm is like an overeager mail carrier—package delivered, mission accomplished (Puts et al., 2012).

Female orgasm, on the other hand, is like a riddle wrapped in a mystery inside an enigma, wearing lingerie.

This has led scientists to explore whether female orgasm is an adaptive function or simply nature’s little inside joke.

Here’s one for you. Two spiritual practices walk into a neuroscience lab. One, Tenzin Kunga a Buddhist monk, radiating calm, his mind locked in deep, undisturbed jhāna meditation.

The other, Bobby Joe Buford, a charismatic Christian, eyes closed, hands lifted, speaking in tongues with fervent abandon.

At first glance, they couldn’t be more different—one the epitome of stillness, the other of ecstatic movement.

But according to a study in the American Journal of Human Biology, they might just be running the same cognitive software.

Welcome to the “Attention, Arousal, and Release Spiral,” the latest brain hack hiding in plain sight across religious traditions.

Neuroscientists have uncovered that Buddhist meditation and glossolalia (the fancy term for speaking in tongues) trigger a similar feedback loop in the brain, leading to deep states of joy and surrender.

This suggests that despite their stylistic differences—monks doing their best impression of a human statue while Pentecostals go full rock concert—both traditions may have independently cracked the code on how to hack the mind into peak spiritual experience.

Dating in 2025 has reached a new level of efficiency—or self-sabotage, depending on your perspective. Enter loud looking, the latest relationship trend that takes the subtlety out of dating and replaces it with aggressive marketing.

If you've ever dreamed of turning your love life into a public relations campaign, this might just be your moment.

The premise of loud looking is simple: instead of playing it cool and dropping hints about your availability, you declare your dating intentions to the world as loudly as possible.

This can involve announcing on social media that you're actively looking for a partner, wearing clothing that literally says "single," or peppering every conversation with a well-placed, "By the way, I am VERY available." It’s transparency taken to an almost religious level, as if honesty and volume were the same thing.

Are you tired of traditional relationships, but also kind of tired of non-traditional ones too? Do you enjoy deep emotional connections but break out in hives at the thought of cohabitation, shared finances, or, God forbid, merging book collections?

Welcome to solo polyamory, the latest relationship trend that lets you have your romantic cake and eat it too—alone, in your own apartment, where no one leaves their wet towel on your side of the bed.

What Is Solo Polyamory?

It takes two to tango… but what if your partner left the dance floor?

If you’re here, you probably feel like you're fighting for your marriage alone, and let’s be real—that’s exhausting.

Research suggests that in nearly two-thirds of divorces, one partner is the primary initiator (Amato & Previti, 2003). And that initiator is often the husband in midlife divorces and the wife in early-marriage splits (Brown & Lin, 2012).

But here’s the rub—many people who think they want out aren’t actually certain.

Studies show that up to 40% of those considering divorce later regret it (Hetherington & Kelly, 2002).

So, can you shift the tides? Can you reignite a spark when your partner has emotionally checked out?

Yes—but not in the way you think. This isn't about convincing, begging, or playing therapist.

Instead, we’ll explore the science of disengagement, how attachment styles shape marriage disconnect, neurodiverse relationship patterns, and cultural narcissism’s impact on long-term love.

And, because we’re keeping it real here—I’ll also tell you when it’s time to stop fighting and start protecting yourself.

You’ve had this conversation before.

Maybe it starts with a casual, "How was your day?" and somehow spirals into a full-scale interrogation. "What did you have for lunch? Why did you pick that? Did you talk to anyone interesting? What exactly did they say? Did you see that thing in the news? What do you think about it?"

At first, it was cute. Then, it became exhausting.

And now, you’re left wondering: Why does my partner question me so much?

Are they just curious? Anxious? Controlling? Or is this just how their brain works?

Let’s explore the psychology behind serial questioning, including its links to neurodiversity, Attachment Theory, and emotional regulation.

Blended families are an intricate dance of schedules, emotions, and the occasional "Why did your ex just text you at 10 p.m.?" moment.

If co-parenting with an ex wasn’t already a challenge, balancing those dynamics within a new marriage or partnership can feel like playing relationship Jenga—one wrong move and everything topples.

So, how do you set boundaries with an ex while maintaining a peaceful co-parenting relationship?

Is it possible to keep the family functional without alienating your new partner or causing unnecessary conflict?

The short answer: Yes.

The longer answer involves a deep dive into family psychology, boundary-setting strategies, and a look at both confirming and contradictory research on blended family success.

So, your partner has once again responded to your heartfelt sharing with a blank stare, an unhelpful "That sucks," or worse—absolute silence.

Maybe they changed the subject, scrolled their phone mid-conversation, or dismissed your feelings entirely with a well-intentioned but wildly frustrating, "You’re overreacting."

At this point, you may be asking yourself: Are they emotionally stunted? Do they even care? Is this just how relationships work?

Before you draft an impassioned breakup text, let’s explore the science behind emotional neglect—because it’s rarely just about them being a jerk.

The way people respond (or don’t respond) to emotions is shaped by neurobiology, attachment styles, cultural expectations, and personality differences.

Is your partner truly emotionally unavailable… or just different?

Conflict in marriage is inevitable. You love your spouse, sure—but if you spend enough time with anyone, eventually, you will find yourself locked in a heated debate over the right way to fold the laundry or whether "we should leave now" means "get in the car" or "start looking for your shoes."

The good news?

Arguments are not relationship-ending asteroids hurtling toward your love life.

In fact, research suggests that conflict, when handled well, can actually strengthen a relationship (Gottman & Silver, 1999).

The bad news? Most couples aren’t exactly taught how to argue well.

Instead, we learn from sitcoms, social media, and whatever emotional baggage we inherited from our childhood dinner tables.

So, let’s take a deep dive into the science of arguing like an emotionally intelligent adult—without resorting to yelling, stonewalling, or questioning your spouse’s grasp on reality.

Modern families are complicated.

Once upon a time, siblings fought over the last cookie.

Now, step-siblings compete over parental love, resources, and who gets the better room in a post-divorce housing shuffle.

With blended families on the rise (Pew Research Center, 2021), it’s no surprise that jealousy between step-siblings is an emotional battleground where love, fairness, and attention become scarce commodities.

But here’s the larger view—jealousy isn’t just a step-sibling issue. It’s an amplified reflection of a culturally narcissistic society where social media, comparison culture, and hyper-competitiveness fuel insecurity (Twenge & Campbell, 2018).

When even adults struggle not to feel envious of someone’s perfectly curated Instagram life, how are kids supposed to navigate the emotional minefield of a newly blended family?

Stepparenting is often called the toughest job you never applied for.

It requires balancing authority and affection while navigating pre-existing family dynamics that were in place long before you arrived. Adding discipline into the mix can feel like setting a bear trap with a blindfold on.

So, how do you discipline stepchildren without overstepping?

The answer lies in understanding family systems theory, attachment dynamics, and the unique psychological challenges of blended families. Let’s go deeper into the social science behind stepfamily discipline and how to make it work.

The avoidant partner is the romantic equivalent of a cat that only wants affection when they decide it’s time.

One minute, they’re present and affectionate; the next, they’ve retreated into their own world, leaving you wondering if they were secretly hired by the Witness Protection Program.

But before you assume they just don’t care, let’s dive into the psychology behind avoidant attachment and explore how you can support your partner without losing yourself in the process.