Sexuality & Relationship Researcher; Social Psychologist; Professor at York University; Director of the SHaRe (Sexual Health and Relationships) lab

Joined March 2009
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25 Nov 2025
We just launched a new campaign in my lab to spread the word about our new research showing the benefits of planning sex in relationships. Watch the video and help us spread the word #planningissexy #sex #relationships #RelationshipGoals
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"women who were more differentiated reported a higher amount of sexual desire over the course of a year, as did men who perceived greater differentiation between themselves and their partners" ow.ly/mLab50Z3obT via @PsychToday
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Spending time together matters, but its benefits depend on what each partner needs. ow.ly/eST550YAP6p #SPSPblog
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New #SPSPblog: How Should Couples Spend Their Time Together? (Hint: It’s Not the Same for Everyone) by @AmyMuise, Kristina Schrage, & @eimpett ow.ly/zWCI50YAOZw
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"it’s not as simple as 'friends matter more than family.' The impact of social approval depends on cultural background and stage of the relationship" - Hanieh Naeimi & @AmyMuise ow.ly/RvBk50XSXZy
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4 Dec 2025
Great write-up on our new paper!
"When people were encouraged to see planned sex as something intentional, exciting, and caring, rather than desperate or boring ... it completely changed the experience," writes PhD Candidate Katarina Kovacevic about her new study. psychologytoday.com/us/blog/…
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New #SPSPblog — Lingering Benefits of Sex: Exploring the “Afterglow” by Olivia W. Breedin, Andrea L. Meltzer, & James K. McNulty ow.ly/pvXO50Xy9Kx
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25 Nov 2025
We just launched a new campaign in my lab to spread the word about our new research showing the benefits of planning sex in relationships. Watch the video and help us spread the word #planningissexy #sex #relationships #RelationshipGoals
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"People tend to merge with those they like and feel close to, and merging in turn can increase closeness and liking." - @LydiaFEmery, @erinkathleen33, @emmamcgorray, & @AbdoElnakouri ow.ly/hVbR50X1ERb
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New #SPSPblog: Men Recognize Sexism More When It Affects Their Partner by Emily J. Cross, Alyssa DeBlaere, & @AmyMuise ow.ly/Wsoz50WUCOT
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Amy Muise retweeted
We are accepting submissions for data blitz and poster presentations for our 🎉FULL DAY🎉 2026 SPSP Close Relationships Preconference! We encourage presenters to select both data blitz and poster options. Submit no later than 10/23: spsp.wufoo.com/forms/2026-pr…

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Amy Muise retweeted
Last call for submitting your application for the Rusbult Early Career Award!
The RRIG is accepting applications for the Graduate Student Paper and Rusbult Early Career Awards to be presented at the 2026 @SPSPnews Close Relationships preconference! Grad student paper award info: docs.google.com/document/d/1… Rusbult award info: docs.google.com/document/d/1…
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Amy Muise retweeted
A personal story about how the potential grant funding freeze might affect science. Right now, I'm in my fourth year of a 5-year NIH grant and my last year of funding is supposed to start February 1st. I'm supporting a postdoc, two graduate students, and two lab managers
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Amy Muise retweeted
Are you considering applying to graduate school but unsure where to start? The Decolonizing, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (DEDI) committee in psychology at York University is inviting you to an informative event to help you navigate the grad school app process with ease.
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Amy Muise retweeted
We are looking for a new editor! Deadline for applications August 31st, 2024. See below for details and we appreciate any help spreading the word.
The IARR Publications Committee is seeking self-nominations for a new editor of the Journal of Social and Personal Relationships (@JoSoPerRel). All nomination materials are due by August 31, 2024. Further details are provided in the link below! #IARR #JSPR bit.ly/JSPRCallForEditor
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Amy Muise retweeted
Our results are in for the Love Together, Parent Together program - which our team fondly refers to as L2P2 😊. Check out the infographic👇🏼to see how this very brief couple’s intervention helped parents, and what they thought.
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