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Angry Single Blogger: Why Are We Still So Attracted To Bad Boys?

Apparently, human women aren't the only ones down for the bad-boy ride. Penguins love them too...

It's a well-known (and somewhat sad and annoying) fact that us gals like to go for bad boys. The top dawgs, the reckless bad-asses who don't let society's rules keep them in place — yup, those are the kind of people lots of us want to date. Turns out, this phenomenon is alive and well in the penguin community too!

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Love Bytes: Fatherhood Lowers Testosterone, Making Men More Loyal

Plus, signs you're too comfortable in your relationship.

A man loses testosterone when he has a baby. Things you don't know about your menses. Why are we taking sex so seriously? Signs you're a high-maintenance girlfriend. How to break down emotional walls after a breakup. Signs you're too comfortable in your relationship.

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Why Men With Symmetrical Faces Are More Selfish

Looking for love? Don't go for a Brad Pitt type: He could be a narcissist.

Symmetrical-faced beauties like Brad Pitt, Natalie Portman and George Clooney may be pretty to look at, but according to a new study, they're also more likely to be selfish jerks.

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When Size Matters: Why Women Want Tall Guys

Do you always flirt with the tallest guy at the bar? There's an evolutionary reason for that.

Ever wonder why we usually gravitate toward the tallest man in the room? A new study found that it's all about biology. Scientists say that women perceive men of substantial height as better fighters and more useful than their shorter counterparts.

A Picture Of The Modern Woman In Love

A Picture Of The Modern Woman In Love

Using our gifts in both the bedroom and the boardroom to model healthy, loving relationships

When I first began promoting my program The Art and Science of Romance, I discovered an audience ready and eager to receive my gospel about the benefits of romance. There seems to be a swelling among women who have found success in the work place to bring back a respect for this human experience that’s been trivialized and corrupted by our much too serious culture!

6 Evolutionary Reasons for the Rise of Friends With Benefits

6 Evolutionary Reasons for the Rise of Friends With Benefits

Factors that made monogamy less desirable ...

Just as we saw the evolution of bigger beaks in Galápagos finches so they could break seeds for eating, we're seeing an evolution in how humans engage in relationships. Monogamy, unfortunately, isn’t natural for primates and mammals. When Natalie Portman's character in the upcoming movie, "No Strings Attached," said, "I think monogamy goes against basic biology," she was, unfortunately, correct.

Is Brad Pitt Ruining Your Love Life?

Is Brad Pitt Ruining Your Love Life?

Is Brad Pitt Ruining Your Love Life?

By Dating Goddess We know how effective media is in shaping our perspective and even our values, including our self-image. We know that being bombarded with images of beautiful men and women molds our vision of attractiveness. As we mature, we know it’s fantasy, and that even Hollywood beauties don’t look that stunning without professional hair, make-up, wardrobe and lighting.

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Pornography: Dirty Pastime Or Evolution's Tool?

A look back at pornography's ancient history.

The next time you have to endure a lecture about the booming porn industry and society's consequent moral decline, you might want to bring up something that people always seem to forget: pornography is ancient. In other words, there has never been a golden age of porn-free sexual integrity. In between digging for lost civilizations and ancient relics, archaeologists have also found plenty of (potentially) suggestive depictions. Archaeologists believe that visual stimuli evolved as a means of reproduction over the years. Modern society knows how many "tries" it can take for a woman to become pregnant, and sometimes one or both partners needs an extra boost to help him or her get in the mood.