DR. JOE MALONE, PHD • Learning Center
Better Answers Start With Better Questions.
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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What Dr. Joe Is Exploring Now.
Read the latest research, observations, and practical perspective on sexual health, dating, relationships, marriage, and culture.
MARRIAGE: Nothing Else Comes Close!
We celebrate and promote weddings because: Research shows that marriage is associated with better health among minorities and the poor….
MARRIAGE: Nothing Else Comes Close!
We celebrate and promote weddings because: Research shows that marriage is associated with better health and lower rates of injury,…
MARRIAGE: Nothing Else Comes Close!
We celebrate and promote weddings because: Research shows that married people, especially married men, have longer life expectancies than…
GOD IS IN CONTROL
Living By God’s Design Is The Optimal Human Health Model ry Prevention!
MARRIAGE: Nothing Else Comes Close!
We celebrate and promote weddings because: Research shows that marriage is associated with reduced rates of drug and alcohol use for both…
MARRIAGE: Nothing Else Comes Close!
We celebrate and promote weddings because: Research shows that parental marriage is linked with a sharply lower risk of infant mortality….
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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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Reading Is a Start. Let’s Talk About It.
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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