I study human behavior from the perspective of evolutionary psychology. My recent research focuses on two main areas. In the first, I examine how women’s experiences, desires, and behaviors change across the ovulatory cycle. I am particularly interested in discovering the “hidden side of female desire” that reveals itself only at peak fertility within the cycle. In the second, using error management theory, I explore the hypothesis that evolution has shaped biased social judgment strategies that can lead to systematic errors including miscommunication between the sexes.

• Martie Haselton on The View – July 27, 2010
• Widespread Coverage of Greg Bryant and Martie Haselton’s Research – April 30, 2009
• The Madeline Brand Show on NPR features work of Martie Haselton, Kelly Gildersleeve – June 02, 2011
• CBC Radio Coverage of Greg Bryant and Martie Haselton’s Research – November 01, 2008
• Widespread coverage of Elizabeth Pillsworth and Martie Haselton’s recent research – December 08, 2010
• Martie Haselton on NPR – “Scent of a Woman” – March 02, 2011
• Martie Haselton weighs in on the chemistry of attraction for the Wall Street Journal – May 09, 2011
• Martie Haselton, Christina Larson in the New York Times – “The threatening scent of fertile women” – January 21, 2011
• Martie Haselton interviewed on NPR regarding whether a DNA test can determine partner compatibility – December 12, 2014
• London’s Times reports on research led by Martie Haselton, UCLA professor of psychology and communication studies, on women’s mate preferences during ovulation – November 02, 2012