Topic: research

Your Lack Of Beauty Sleep Is Going To Make You Fat

Sleep is great for other things besides keeping you from being a crankster. More »

Rogue Scientists Discover Male Bisexuality Exists

So, if you are 1) an adult who 2) has had life experiences, by now you may be aware that many humans have a more complex sexual identity than simply checking the penis or vagina box. Now, researchers at Northwestern have apparently discovered this to be true. More »

Human Pheromones Are Not Really Real

We’ve all heard that one about how you can buy perfume or soap that contains pheromones, and lure in a man based on his subliminal response to your smell, right? Well, guess what? According to Slate, the whole idea is hooey. More »

Finger Length May Indicate Dick Size, Says Study

Ladies, if you want to find out how well-hung a new male paramour is without having to fuck him, there is good news: you may need only measure the length of his index finger, and the length of his ring finger. More »

Burned: Study Shows Burns and Break-Ups Are Same in Brain

If you’ve ever been dumped, you likely know the searing pain that such an experience brings — the feeling of hurt manifested in what seems to be a physical way.

Well, here’s a little good news for you: you’re not crazy. And in fact, you likely did go through something akin to physical pain after your lovah left, according to a new study by researchers at the University of Michigan. More »

5 Ways To Attract Men Using Science

A lot has been written about how to attract people of the opposite sex using information gleaned from research. And if I were a researcher, I’d probably want to study the exact same thing — because what could be more interesting than awkward human interaction that doesn’t involve you?

That said, here are five ways to attract men using proven scientific methods, based on our collective (read: my) years of reading about science and about dating. More »

BREAKING NEWS: Teens Sometimes Lie About Drugs

CNN reports today on a recent Wayne State University study that found that sometimes, teenagers do not tell the truth about drugs:

“In a study published Monday in the journal Pediatrics, researchers at Wayne State University in Detroit, Michigan, surveyed more than 400 high-risk urban teens and their parents or caretakers. After asking about drug use More »

Science Says Skinny is Good

CNN is reporting on a study that found that found that women who have “pear shapes” — i.e., hips — are more likely to develop memory problems than their apple-shaped counterparts. So, yeah. Here’s the thing about that. First of … More »

Your Morning Horrifying: Real Sea Monsters

As you head to the beach this summer, there’s something you should probably know before you set foot in the water. There was once such a thing as a “sea monster.” Researchers in Peru found the teeth of a beast … More »

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Why Kissing Matters During Foreplay
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6 Ways Sex Can Make You More Attractive
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Burt’s Bees:Friend or Foe

Today on TreeHugger there is an excerpt from a New York Times article about Burt’s Bees and it’s founder. Apparently Burt’s Bees was sold to Clorox in November but was actually sold originally years ago. Very interesting article, you should … More »

Et tu, Brute?

I found this video on the Dr. Bronner’s website. Very, very eye opening. I feel betrayed. Buyer beware, as they say. Who knew I needed to be extra vigilante when buying hand soaps even when they are labeled as organic or natural. One … More »

30-Day Challenge – Tomatoes.

If you, are anyone you know grows hearty tomatoes, your vegetable basket is probably overflowing with them right now. Tis’ the tomato season. My father has a small garden, and the tomatoes are plentiful – so much so, that we … More »

The Gift Guide to Natural Beauty.

It is your best friends birthday and you to to get her a gift. And she has recently decided to live a more natural life and wants to start using natural beauty products. Hmmm… Or, you need a gift for … More »

Parabens: What are They?

Learning all I can about living a more “natural” life, especially through beauty and personal care products, I keep hearing the word “paraben” and “Paraben-Free” So, what exactly are parabens? Parabens are a group of chemicals widely used as preservatives … More »