The chemistry of love

What is it that makes us attracted to one particular person and not another? Scientists would have us believe that it's all to do with Darwinian evolutionary theory, or innate hormonal activity. But we all know that the chemistry of love is not as simple as it seems. Learn more...

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  The olfactory chemistry of love

  Ads urge us to use deodorants to eradicate body odour and be more desirable to potential sexual partners. Is this working for or against the chemistry of love?
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  Sex and saving the planet

  Ecological awareness is everywhere, so it seems totally natural that sex is on the environmental agenda too. Make love, yes, but not to the detriment of the planet!
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  Are women led by their noses?

  Do you think that women are ‘nosier’ than men? A new study could in fact confirm this hypothesis. According to an American study, strong odours could change women’s moods and even influence their behaviour.
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  Unravelling the mysteries of sexual attraction...

  Research conducted by Prof Stephen Michnick and his team at the University of Montreal suggests that a molecular mechanism could explain the mystery of sexual attraction...
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  Single and happy on holiday

  The very idea of going on holiday on your own can create feelings of doubt and panic – but why? If you're single, you've got every opportunity to make the most of your summer and have the time of your life. Read on for psychotherapist Sylvie Tenenbaum’s top tips on going on holiday as a single....
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  Is talking dirty the secret to a better sex life?

  An American study has found that people who are more open to expressing themselves in bed have a more fulfilled sex life. Read on for why it’s time to start opening up to your partner.
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  Learning to love again: Sex after a dry spell

  After a period of abstinence, embarking on a new sexual relationship can be tricky. Sexologist Dr. Ghislaine Paris gives her advice on getting over the difficulties and learning to love again.
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  Looking alike: The laws of physical attraction

  Researchers at the French National Centre for Scientific Research (CNRS) have recently proved that men are most attracted to sexual partners who resemble them physically. Published in the journal PLoS One, this research has tested out different theories about the laws of physical attraction.
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  The science of kissing

  A kiss always means something. It’s a sign of affection between lovers that also unleashes different actions in the body and plays a part in foreplay. Find out more about this simple gesture that gets our pulses racing...
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  Recipe for a romantic Valentine’s night in

  This Valentine’s Day, why not treat your other half to a delicious candlelit supper at home? They say the way to a man’s heart is through his stomach, and a seductive menu and a romantic atmosphere are guaranteed to stir up some passion...
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  Sex: Are you a morning person?

  Are you a fan of morning sex? We all like to make love at different times and it’s actually your body clock that determines when. Discover more about your sex drive’s natural rhythm...
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  Toyboys: Are women objectifying men?

  With the rise of the cougar, the ‘younger man’ is now a sex symbol for women of a certain age. But are toyboys a sign that men and women are equal, or are women simply objectifying men? Elisa Brune takes a closer look at the toyboy phenomenon.
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  How to seduce a woman: 7 tips for men

  With changing gender roles and the emergence of a new kind of woman in just the past decade, the codes of seduction have completely changed. These days, men need to reinvent their seduction strategies. So, how do you seduce a women today? We've come up with a 7-point plan with the help of...
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  Biologically decoding the kiss

  As an element of lovers’ foreplay, kissing triggers a veritable biological symphony, and is far from trivial in a relationship.
  
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  The erotic power of perfume

  Even the fragrance of your skin can be enough to turn your partner on. But a splash of perfume can further enhance this, thus leaving behind a slipstream of erotic seduction to awaken desire.
  
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