DR. JOE MALONE, PHD • Learning Center
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Explore research-informed articles about sexual health, dating, attraction, relationships, marriage, and the cultural messages shaping how we connect.
30+ Years of Research and Education
Ph.D. in Health and Human Performance
Taught at MTSU from 2005-2017
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Research-informed perspective on the questions influencing our health, relationships, and everyday decisions.
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Read the latest research, observations, and practical perspective on sexual health, dating, relationships, marriage, and culture.
Consistent Male and Female Sex Differences
• Males tend to have higher rates of risk and sensation seeking, criminal behavior, and openness to experience and to mating with…
The Visual Laws of Attraction
Men are much more visually aroused by sexual stimuli than women since their brain anatomy is significantly different from women’s. There…
Women and Men: Our Differences are Our Strengths
“The chief purpose of education is to teach young people the right things to find pleasure in.”PLATO Shared Battles of the Sexes…
The Female Food Trap — Junk Food
“Food has replaced sex in my life. Now I can’t even get into my own pants.”MARNIA ROBINSON, CUPID’S POISONED ARROW Our Unique Addictions…
Vicious Cycles
In 28 Days, Gabrielle Lichterman lays out how women can practically chart their lifestyle by where they are in their cycles. It is…
Women’s Orgasmic Paradox
Young women should understand the finer points of the development of their sexuality. If you are a young lady reading this, you probably…
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Love
Explore romantic love, emotional intimacy, and what helps meaningful connection grow.
Dating & Attraction
Understand attraction, expectations, modern dating, and the choices that shape connection.
Relationships
Explore communication, trust, differences, conflict, and the habits that strengthen relationships.
Sexual Integrity
Consider how values, boundaries, health, and personal choices intersect in real relationships.
Marriage
Read about commitment, intimacy, communication, and the everyday work of building a lasting marriage.
Sexual Health
Learn about the biological, behavioral, and relational factors influencing sexual wellness.
Culture & Research
Examine the evidence and cultural messages shaping today’s conversations about sex and relationships.
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Dr. Joe Malone brings a Ph.D. in Health and Human Performance, decades of teaching experience, and a specialization in women’s health and sexual wellness to the questions people are already asking about sex, dating, and relationships.
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