In the intricate landscape of human sexuality, fetishes or kinks play a notable role. These unique, often misunderstood attractions to specific objects, scenarios, or body parts, go beyond the traditional understanding of attraction. This article delves into the science behind kinks, exploring why individuals develop particular fetishes and how these peculiar attractions fit into our […]
Have you ever wondered if there’s a secret ingredient that could enhance your natural charm and captivate those around you? While the art of attraction may seem enigmatic at first, science has been unraveling one intriguing aspect—pheromones. These chemical messengers hold the power to influence human behavior, including the strong ability to connect on a […]
Earlier this week, a friend of mine sent me an article by Mark Manson titled “Fuck Yes or No,”with a simple directive: “Read this.” Since it had the word ‘fuck’ in it, I was obviously sold, considering the F-bomb has been my favorite word since I was old enough to pronounce consonants. The piece describes the […]
Attraction is complicated – it’s about his personality, how he smiles, how he moves, and so much more. But in that first initial encounter it’s all about the face, right? Well, this may come as the no-duh news of the week, but for dudes it depends. A recent psychology study out of the University of Texas shows […]
One of the things I’ve been thinking about during this drinking/dating/sex sabbatical of mine is how you know you actually like someone. I’ve come to realize that in addition to being an extreme emotions junkie, I’m what Dr. Drew might call a “love-a-holic.” A motivating factor in my desire to sleep with someone is for that amazing but temporary feeling […]
I am not afraid to say, that it was Paula Abdul’s “Opposites Attract” that taught me my first lesson in love; if he takes the bed, and she steals the covers, they must be a match made in relationship heaven. According to Paula, a relationship could, and would, flourish if lovers found themselves on opposing […]
You know how going on a first date usually feels like dipping your feet into an icy cold river of anxiety and self-doubt coupled with a growing hatred for whatever gender you’re attracted to? Well, what if while you were feeling all these things, you were able to carry a device that scientifically measures how […]
Some men skip from relationship to relationship, never once staying single, because they always have a girl waiting in the wings. We tend to hate these guys, but it might be our fault they exist. Social psychologists at Oklahoma State University published a report in the current issue of Journal of Experimental Social Psychology on […]
Crushes don’t happen right away, they evolve over time. Here are the 16 stages you’ll go through before finding true love (or at least something like it for the time being). 1. Getting ready for an event your crush will definitely be at and having trouble trying on outfit options. 2. You’re flirting by the […]
