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BEER GOGGLES

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The Drunker Men Get, The Sexier They Think They Are

Study shows that when they drink, men see themselves through beer googles.

Yup, a study has surfaced that shows that the drunker a guy gets, the sexier he thinks he is. And after reading the results of this study, I have to say, it all makes perfect sense. Just think about the last time you were around a group of drunk dudes; (Wait…this morning? WHAT IS WRONG WITH YOU?) I'm sure you noticed them all getting a little more…er…comfortable with themselves as the night went on. Too drunk to pay attention? Don't worry, I've got a handy little guide to help you understand just how thick those goggles are.

Beer Goggles Are Real!

Beer Goggles Are Real!

Scientists discover the mechanism behind beer goggles.

In news that provides us with yet another reason to curb our drinking, researchers at Roehampton University in London have figured out the mechanism behind beer goggles, and it seems we're in trouble. Not only are beer goggles real, but psychologists have been trying to figure out how they actually work for years, with most assuming that people just get a bit, well, less picky once they get sauced up. These brave scientists took their work out of the lab and into local bars to find out exactly what happens.

Best Of The Web: One-Night Stands & Pregnant Men!

Best Of The Web: One-Night Stands & Pregnant Men!

Plus beer goggles, love triangles and pot-smoking celebs.

Masturbation week. Historical pregnant men. Negotiating a one-night stand. Beer goggles. Hot pot-smoking celebrities. Is dating harder for smarties? Four really bad date ideas salvaged. Should you compete with your dude? The benefits of breakups. Is your ex dating someone new and is it OK for you to ask? Nine fictional love triangles that you may want to be part of.

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Are Women Too Insecure To Have Sober Sex?

A recent study tries to convince us. We aren't buying it, though.

The Daily Mail released another one of their sensational studies yesterday. This time trying to tell us women need alcohol in order to have sex because we are so insecure.

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3 Untraditional Ways To Get In The Mood

Sex advice abounds. Here are three unorthodox suggestions for spicing up your sex life.

Lately we've heard so much advice on how to spice things up that it's starting to seem like a big blur. So, we tried to come up with some totally original, even off-the-wall suggestions for turning up you and your partner's libido.

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No Such Thing As An Aphrodisiac? Nonsense.

Chocolate and oysters will get you in the mood. Licorice will not.

Alcohol actually makes it harder for you and your partner to achieve orgasm. Plus, you run the risk of being a victim of the I-think-I’m-sexy-but-I-actually-look-terribly-sloshed look.

Beer Goggles Exist

Beer Goggles Exist

People really do look better after you've been drinking.

Researchers in England have shown what generations of college students have always known: beer goggles exist. Scientists compared people who downed vodka, wine and beer to those who didn't drink any hooch, and found that the imbibers thought people were more attractive after they drank.

Study Shows Males Become Amorous On Alcohol

A researcher from Penn State led an experiment on fruit flies that determined that they, like humans, get lovey-dovey when drunk. We're guessing that the next step is to see if the same thing happens.