mating
Kissing: we love to do it, but why? An investigation into the science of the smooch.
Pecking, smooching, Frenching, and playing tonsil-hockey—there are as many names for kissing as there are ways to do it. Whether we use it as an informal greeting or an intensely romantic gesture, kissing is one of those ingrained human behaviors that seems to defy explanation. Its many purposes—a blow and peck for good luck on dice, lips to ground after a rocky boat ride, kisses in the air to an acquaintance, and the long slow smooches of Hollywood—have different meanings yet are similar in nature. So why is it that we love to pucker up?
A Kiss Isn’t Just … Read More
Male chimpanzees feed their ladies in hopes of getting sex. Sound familiar?
Everyone knows what a pivotal role food plays in human sex-getting. A dinner date (for some) is practically foreplay, and no self-respecting girl is going to give it up (and feel good about it the next day) unless her pursuer has it together enough to pick up the check. At least the first time.
Well, it would appear chimpanzees aren't too different. A recent study from the Max Planck Institute for Evolutionary Anthropology in Germany discovered that male chimps who share their meat with the ladies are twice as likely to mate with them. … Read More
Scientists think your body might be smarter than you think when it comes to you who want to bed.
We all know life is just an extended example of Darwinism—from sex, working the corporate ladder and everything in between—but new evidence has surfaced that our bodies may actually control who we're drawn to romantically (and it has less to do with our affinity for tall, dark and handsome than we think).While it's been documented that scent most certainly plays a role in sexual attraction, Cornell University scientists studied the mating patterns of fruit flies and discovered the females are biologically primed to procreate with males of different strains, which is something … Read More
A study of cichlid fish prove that males biologically adapt to promiscuous females.
There may be a biological reason why the K-Fed's of the world seem so darn good at knocking up star-quality women.
Their sperm is just keeping up with the times, baby. If they want to impregnate a lady as in demand as Britney (or even Shar Jackson), their little swimmers better step it up. Afterall, they're bound to have tons of competition.
A recent study surfaced analyzing the sperm of 29 different strains of cichlid fish which reminded us of this. The ladies of the breed are notorious philanderers and carouse the sea often mating with several males … Read More
Couples therapist and author Esther Perel discusses her book, Mating in Captivity, which helps couples reconcile the domestic and the erotic.
Travel & Leisure survey ranks 25 US cities. Philly takes a beating.
Travel & Leisure recently released its "America's Favorite Cities" feature that ranks 25 cities on categories such as food/dining, shopping, people and culture. For the "people" rankings, the citizens are judged on six subcategories: attractive, friendly, intelligent, athletic/active, diverse and stylish.
Now, call me crazy, but when I go on vacation, the first thing I evaluate when choosing a destination is the athleticism of the people. Not at all. But, that's besides the point here. I suppose the accumulated attractiveness of a potential vacation spot population could be helpful to, say, ensure anyone you catch in the background of a … Read More
Part 2 of our video series with Esther Perel, couples therapist and author of "Mating in Captivity," which helps couples reconcile the domestic and the erotic.
The science behind the romance.
Time put out a stellar issue on the science of romance, full of all sorts of good stuff. Here, the Cliffs Notes version of their "Why We Love" article:
- Men prefer large breasts and a low waist-to-hip ration, which indicate fertility. Push that baby out!
- Women look for men with muscular shoulders, broad chests, and a full beard, which are signs of strength and virility (and better providers for off-spring).
- Kissing could be a literal taste test for potential mates: Saliva has a compound that influences tissue rejection. Translation: You body can detect whether your kissing partner’s genetic makeup is … Read More
Cast your vote for the best scene in your ’hood.
Citysearch.com is calling all daters and maters to vote on the best spots in their respective cities for, well, dating and mating. We’re all for democracy, and we’ve always thought of citysearch as a rock-solid resource, but they’ve gone a little edgy with the categories, such as:
- Best Morning-After Brunch
- Best Sex-Inducing View (Really? A cityscape can do such things?)
- Best Golddigger’s Goldmine
And the winner is…
- Best Spot for a Secret Affair
Won’t be so secret anymore, will it?
Citysearch wants to hear what you have to say. Tell them all about it at citysearch.com.