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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  Tao: the way to sexual fulfilment

  Tao, which means ‘way’, is a spiritual practice handed down through the ages in Asia, which can also help you and your partner achieve sexual fulfilment.
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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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  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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