Regret is a Good Thing But I Wish I Had Never Met You
I recently joined a Facebook group called, “I wish I could go back to when I met you, and walk away.” I confess that I joined out of curiosity, knowing that there would likely be some interesting...
View ArticleYou Must Kiss More Than The Lips
Think of Casablanca, where we see the romance, not the sex, between Ilsa and Rick (aka Ingrid Bergman and Humphrey Bogart). Their final kiss is pure romance, the kind that grabs you in your gut and...
View ArticleWhy Love is Romantic
Finally, some true romance! Here was this person, a man I presume, who I came to think of as a modern-day Romeo, pining away for the woman he truly loved. read more
View ArticleWhat Do You Want From Me?
I am infatuated by Adam Lambert – or more specifically, with his hit song, "What do you want from me?" It’s so incredibly raw and visceral; it’s a song I just really feel echoes deep inside. Many a...
View ArticleWhy It's Good to Feel Guilty
Why do we engage in guilty pleasures, then, since we know that guilt is a demon? It is an awful, horrible sensation that eats away at your mind, consuming you if you let it, and eventually leaves you...
View ArticleRomance is Dead: Reflections on Today's Dating Scene
I have asked women about their perceptions of the dating market - what they have to do to acquire a good prospect in light of the fact that there are other women out there trying to win the same prize....
View ArticleHow Much Do Romance Novels Reflect Women's Desires?
A while ago, I started studying Harlequin romance novels. Yes, those ones you see at the grocery store - with titles that are something like "The Italian Billionaire's Virgin Bride." Don't dismiss them...
View ArticleBreakup Etiquette: What Not To Do
Most of us have been there: the end of the romantic relationship. There might have been a full disclosure about why the person was dumping you, or maybe they just drifted away without a word....
View ArticleThe Relationship Between Sex and Food
If you're thinking of a romantic gift for a lover, why buy just the usual box of chocolates? Instead you could make an "aphrodisiac basket!"read more
View ArticleExercise for Better Sex
Leg cramps, problems catching your breath, overall fatigue, dehydration - all of these things can happen during sex. On top of these issues, you might suddenly in the midst of passion, think of all of...
View ArticleYes, Women Do Compete for Men
Over the past decade or so, I've explored the various ways that women, and to a lesser extent men, compete against same-sex rivals for mates. Much of this competition is unconscious, and some of it can...
View ArticleThe dark side of friendship
For some unknown reason in our evolved psychology, we often like to watch ‘tall poppies' do poorly, even if that person is a "friend." If we feel someone doesn't deserve something, we might be very...
View ArticleSexual Monogamy Does Not "Lead" to Happiness
It’s simply wrong to assume that sexual promiscuity causes unhappiness. This is certainly an interesting issue, but we must also remember that it’s a complex one.read more
View ArticleNew Findings about Americans' Sexual Experiences
What percentage of Americans aged 15-44 have had oral sex? Sexual intercourse? Experience with same-sex partners? Does education affect sexual activity? Sure does - those with higher education are more...
View ArticleTurning Friends into Porn Stars
People have been looking at their ‘friends' on Facebook for years now, and men especially have been fantasizing about the people they know using this site. New software now explicitly helps us take...
View ArticleSex in the Springtime
Ahhhh, spring. A time for some of us to let our thoughts roam more freely towards love, romance, and sex.read more
View ArticleInducing Jealousy to Get Your Mate's Attention
Have you ever purposely tried to elicit a jealous reaction in someone you are dating? By trying to make them jealous, your actions may make your mate unhappy and may hurt their feelings. Maybe they'll...
View ArticleThe Science Behind Falling in Love
Although you might feel that your experience of falling in love is unique, science can explain why you have lost your appetite, or why you think the sky is bluer. read more
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