Though you may lust after The Situation's abs and yearn for the svelte Denzel Washington to kiss you good morning after a night of lovemaking, according to a new study, you're better off with a fat dude.
Seriously, I wouldn't joke about this.
Researchers at Erciyes University in Kayseri have just completed a yearlong study correlating body mass index (BMI) and male sexual performance. Their findings: Men with excess body fat last longer in bed. In fact, heavier men were able to make love for an average of 7.3 minutes, while slender men could count themselves lucky if they held on for a mere 108 seconds.The reason? Female hormones. Men with excess fat showed higher levels of the female estradiol sex hormone. This substance apparently disrupted their bodies' natural "male" neurotransmitter chemicals and slowed their progression towards orgasm. Ironically, the less masculine their bodies appeared, the better lovers they proved to be.
The scientists compared the BMI and sexual performance of over 100 men who were being treated for sexual dysfunction with 100 other males who lasted longer during sex. They found that men suffering from premature ejaculation were on the whole thinner and fitter than their "better endowed" brethren.
Now, let that sink in. The next time you're complaining about your man's weight gain, you should think about how long the sex lasts.
Let him have that extra beer and pork chop because, at least in the study, fat is where it's at.
Here are the five best events to get you hot and bothered with or without a date going down in Charlotte and the surrounding area today October 11, 2010 as selected by the folks at Creative Loafing.
$20 Package deal at Leather and Lace South End
Monday Night Pint Night at Dandelion Market
Monday Effen Monday at Uptown Cabaret
Steak and Shrimp at The Men's Club
Stripper Idolz at Club Nikki's
Here are the five best events to get you hot and bothered with or without a date going down in Charlotte and the surrounding area today October 8, 2010 as selected by the folks at Creative Loafing.
World's Longest Happy Hour Party at Howl at The Moon
After Hours Party at The Men's Club
Party all night at Club Onyx
Club Insomnia at The Gold Club
Sexy PJ Party at The Estate
There are lots of things I notice first about a man: his eyes, his hair, his overall demeanor.
His hands.
I know it sounds odd, but I can get an immediate sense about a person just from looking at their hands. Young, old, male, female: doesnt matter. Strange? Perhaps. But whether youre kind, hard-working, anxious or romantic, for reasons Ill never understand, I can tell.
When it comes to men, however, one thing I never looked for while subconsciously surveying the terrain was a wedding ring until recently.
For women in their mid-to-late 20s, the realization that the pool of potential candidates is getting smaller is a sobering one. For most, its enough to send hordes of us into the wild in a husband-hunting frenzy. But for those of us who dont have our eyes on the prize, its more an amusing observation.
Throughout different stages of our dating lives, my girlfriends and I have found ourselves asking common questions about the men wed meet. Those first few months after college, it was whether or not he had a job. Now, its marriage. And in a few years, Does he have any kids? Is he divorced? or Does he have a working hip? will probably be commonplace conversation.
But for now, its the quick glance of the eye to that ring finger. And if we cant get a look, well be asking.
This is particularly strange for me, since marriage has never really been top on my list of priorities. Sure, I may have over romanticized the idea of it with every guy Ive dated between the ages of 18 and, well last year, but the truth is the notion of having to share a bed with, brush my teeth next to, and give up a significant portion of my prized me time to another person every day for the rest of my life kind of makes me want to purchase my own private island somewhere. Truth be told, I like my space. A lot.
So Im finding it increasingly humorous that my mind has been drifting toward a different set of digits these days and wondering just how long I can revel in my independence before I may just may have to learn to cohabitate with another human being. Because while Im not picking out a dress and china patterns quite yet, Im starting to realize that this whole life I have to be married may actually be shorter than I thought.
Alison Henry
Here are the five best events to get you hot and bothered with or without a date going down in Charlotte and the surrounding area today October 7 , 2010 as selected by the folks at Creative Loafing.
NC Fright Factory at the NC Music Factory
Uptown Thursday night at BAR Charlotte
Champagne Thursday at Club Onyx
Kick Ass Lunch at The Men's Club
Thirsty Thursday at Baby Dolls
Here are the five best events to get you hot and bothered with or without a date going down in Charlotte and the surrounding area today October 6 , 2010 as selected by the folks at Creative Loafing.
WTF Wednesday at The Limits
Midweek on Fifth Street at The Attic
No Cover Wednesday at Club Onyx
The Fabulous Feast at The Men's Club
Wet Wednesday at Leather and Lace SouthEnd
By Rhiannon Bowman
We love sex, so let's stop pretending that we don't. Good sex is one of the best things life has to offer but, apparently, everyone already knows that ... even though some (Ladies, I'm looking at you) don't seem to totally get it.
Here are a few of latest sex headlines:
Though it's nice to see we're finally talking about sex like grown-ups, there are a few things about the recent sex study that are concerning. Let me sum up:
Here are the five best events to get you hot and bothered with or without a date going down in Charlotte and the surrounding area today October 5 , 2010 as selected by the folks at Creative Loafing.
Date and Dash at Crave
SIN Night at Tilt
Pajama Jam at Whisky River
$2 Miller Lite at MAL clubs
Top Shelf Liquor night at Club Nikki's
Here are the five best events to get you hot and bothered with or without a date going down in Charlotte and the surrounding area today October 4 , 2010 as selected by the folks at Creative Loafing.
SIN Night at Club Onyx
Steak and Shrimp Monday at The Men's Club
Manic Monday at Dilworth Billiards
Monday night Pint Night at The Dandelion Market
$20 Package at Leather and Lace SouthEnd