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UW-Madison is hiring 2 social psychologists! -1 tenure-track position (deadline: 9/15/24) -1 tenured/open rank position (deadline: 10/8/24) More info here: psych.wisc.edu/psychology-dep… Please RT and spread the word! Also happy to help with any questions.

I am very excited to be presenting at the Sexual Health Alliance's (SHA (Sexual Health Alliance)) Keeping the Spark Alive conference this weekend! I'm presenting on the importance of body image for sexual satisfaction, improving body image & supporting a partner through body image concerns :)

Out little kitty is enjoying Rhonda Balzarini, PhD’s talk

Just published: When Your Partner is Being Flirted With: The Impact of Unsolicited Attention on Perceived Partner Desirability and Mate Retention Efforts by Birnbaum et al Lucia O'Sullivan Justin Garcia The Society for the Scientific Study of Sexuality Kinsey Institute at IU tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.10…

Hey Rhonda Balzarini, PhD check this out--you were ahead of the curve when you started research on polyamory (e.g., journals.plos.org/plosone/articl…)

Just published: Perceived Social Support Buffers the Consequences of Internalized Negativity Among Individuals in Consensual Non-Monogamous Relationships David L. Rodrigues Rhonda Balzarini, PhD Amy C. Moors, Ph.D. Kinsey Institute at IU The Society for the Scientific Study of Sexuality tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.10…

Are other people experiencing issues with Prolific? We have been unable to access the finance page for well over a week, which has impacted participant compensation and the reimbursement of unused funds. I would ask Prolific, but they are incredibly unresponsive.

Calling all sexy scientists- join us for the 12th annual SPSP Sexuality Pre-Conference in Denver! The theme will be “Rocky Mountain High: Sex, Drugs, and Science" and our keynote talk will explore the role of psychedelics in sex and relationship therapy. We hope to see you there!

Family and friend support is key to healthier non-monogamous relationships see our work features on @psypost ! Rhonda Balzarini, PhD Amy C. Moors, Ph.D. Dr. Thomas R. Brooks The Society for the Scientific Study of Sexuality psypost.org/family-and-fri…

A plea from a semi-new action editor: Please suggest reviewers in your cover letter when you submit papers and recommend alt reviewers when you decline a reviewer request. It sometimes takes 15 declines before I get one acceptance, which leads to sig delays in the review process.

Very exciting to watch the wonderful Rhonda Balzarini, PhD open for this year’s #SSSS2024 in San Diego!! Her impressive research program focuses on how things like responsiveness & self-expansion contribute to relationship & sexual satisfaction! Great talk, Rhonda!!

“My research suggests the grass really does tend to be greenest where you water it.” Kinsey Institute Research Fellow & Texas State prof. Rhonda Balzarini, PhD kicked off The Society for the Scientific Study of Sexuality #SSSS2024 w/research on how responsiveness protects relationships, esp during times of stress

Had a fantastic time at #SSSS2024! Grateful for the opportunity to present and to see my incredible mentor, Rhonda Balzarini, PhD deliver an amazing keynote!! Also so proud of all the SPARC lab members for their outstanding presentations!

There’s this overall trend (different, large samples) where non-mono ppl rate one partner as more nurturant or erotic than the other. Nevertheless, self-reported satisfaction is comparable in monogamous and non-monogamous relationships. Amy C. Moors, Ph.D. Rhonda Balzarini, PhD

Making sleep a priority can improve your sex life. Research finds that each additional hour of sleep is correlated with improved libido, greater vaginal lubrication, and a 14% increase in having sex the next day. Sleep also enhances testosterone. cnn.com/2025/01/06/hea…

6 ways to cultivate a thriving marriage: 1. Emotional gestures. 2. Material gestures. 3. Respecting personal space. 4. Prioritizing physical intimacy. 5. Engaging in shared activities. 6. Helping partner’s friends and family. psychologytoday.com/au/blog/social…

🚨Exciting news! Our latest research explores whether VR experiences can enhance romantic relationships by fostering self-expansion and, in turn, promote deeper emotional connections. Check out the press release to learn more! 🔗 See: news.txst.edu/research-and-i… #VR Amy Muise

Dr. Rhonda Balzarini's research on shared VR experiences in relationships was recently published in the journal Behavioral Sciences and was featured on DatingNews.com. Fascinating research, Dr. Balzarini! 💞TXST Liberal Arts @rhondabalzarini TXST News DatingNews

#TXST Psych Prof Dr. Rhonda Balzarini's research on shared VR experiences in long distance relationships is featured in the San Marcos Daily Record!😍 TXST Liberal Arts Rhonda Balzarini, PhD TXST News San Marcos Record sanmarcosrecord.com/article/29387,…

My advisee, Faith Swanson, will have a virtual poster tomorrow morning at #NEEPS2025 on mate value discrepancies and conflict among partners in consensually non-monogamous relationships. Collab w/ Rhonda Balzarini, PhD and Taylor Himes She’s brilliant. Ask her tough questions!