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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A Closer Look at What Shapes Us
Research-informed perspective on the questions influencing our health, relationships, and everyday decisions.
MARRIAGE: Nothing Else Comes Close!
We celebrate and promote weddings because: Research shows that an estimated two thirds of divorces happen among couples who don’t have…
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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.
LOVE is HAPPINESS!
MARRIAGE: Nothing Else Comes Close!
We celebrate and promote weddings because: Research shows that in almost every known human society, marriage exists as a way of…
MARRIAGE: Nothing Else Comes Close
We celebrate and promote weddings because: Research shows that growing up outside an intact marriage increases the likelihood that…
MARRIAGE: Nothing Else Comes Close
We celebrate and promote weddings because: Research shows that cohabiting couples on average are less committed, less faithful, and more…
MARRIAGE: Nothing Else Comes Close
We celebrate and promote marriage because: Research shows that MARRIAGE increases the likelihood that fathers and mothers have good…
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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.
Media & Events
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Behind the Articles
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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