Husbands’ and wives’ sexual desires diverge over the early years of marriage. By Roy F. Baumeister Ph.D. Many a movie, novel, or opera ends with a loving couple getting married. If it is a modern…
The role of emotional intimacy in sexual satisfaction. By David Ludden Ph.D. Plenty of research shows that sexual satisfaction is one of the keys to a happy marriage. Sexual satisfaction, in turn, depends on frequency…
By Reno Omokri True story: I take brain-enhancing supplements. And I wanted to market them in Nigeria because of how they help me think deeply. I mentioned this to a friend who owns malls across…
Responsibility, trigger moments, and transitions. By Grant Hilary Brenner MD, DFAPA Lagarto and Duaso, authors of a recent study in the Infant Mental Health Journal (2021), highlight the need for greater understanding of emerging fatherhood….
Research to help you make and strengthen social bonds. By Natalie Kerr Ph.D. What determines whether you click with a new friend, or have chemistry with a potential romantic partner? You might think that these…
We’re always telling and retelling our life story. In the process, we may veer into myth-making. By Susan Krauss Whitbourne, Ph.D. How do you respond when people ask you to tell them about yourself? You…
Many roads to contentment begin with self-forgiveness. It is among the most difficult—and most important—steps one can take. The Person You Can’t Part With Make amends with yourself and get on with life. By Matt…
By Prof Steven PinkerHarvard University Many people use the New Year to turn over a new leaf – to act in a way that is more rational and in our better interests. Yet we all…
By John Charles Forty-four-year-old Terhemen Anongo, who dropped out of the University of Ibadan as a 500-level medical student, says he has castrated his second testicle. The PUNCH had in March 2021 reported the story…
By Thisday Editorial Scientists have raised global concern that plastics pose unimaginable danger to humanity and may reach crisis level unless deliberate actions are taken to reverse the trend. The warning is particularly important for…
