In this article, we critically examine the social institution of monogamy. First, we discuss the
lack of an adequate and consistent definition of the construct of monogamy and consider …

Little research addresses the role of anal sexuality and anal sexual behaviors as a widely
practiced but relatively less frequent element of a heterosexual sexual repertoire. However …

In recent decades, the lives of people in their late teens and twenties have changed so
dramatically that a new stage of life has developed. In his provocative work, Jeffrey Jensen …

In the context of recent debates about same‐sex marriage, consensually nonmonogamous
(CNM) relationships have recently begun making their way into media discussions. In the …

Objective: Condom use is critical for the health of sexually active adolescents, and yet many
adolescents fail to use condoms consistently. One interpersonal factor that may be key to …

We build on the emerging adulthood literature to examine two forms of relationship
instability, reconciliations and sex with an ex; we term these forms of relationship churning …

Background Heterosexual anal and oral sex are related to the acquisition and transmission
of sexually transmitted diseases (STDs). As common reportable STDs (chlamydia …

Operational definitions of casual sexual relationships (CSRs; ie, Friends with Benefits, Booty
Call) have not been validated in previous research. In this exploratory study of terminology …

Introduction Given the prevalence and harm of sexually transmitted infections (STIs), there is
a need to examine safer sex strategies in the context of romantic relationships and …

“Hookups” are sexual encounters between partners who are not in a romantic relationship
and do not expect commitment. We examined the associations between sexual hookup …