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So I Went to a Pheromone Party (and Almost Didn’t Get My T-Shirt Back)

Did I think that smelling a strange man’s dirty laundry would unleash heretofore hidden feelings of desire? No. But I did think fondly of an ex’s scent and the way I would bury my nostrils in his shirts whenever he left them around — almost as if the aroma itself had super powers.

10 Instant Turn-Ons (That Work for Both Sexes)

Whoever said “the way to a man’s heart is through his stomach” only got it half-right: food totally does it for women, too.

Women Want Men Who Can Dance, Says Science

Here’s some terrible news for those of us who were born with a penis and two left feet.

20 Things Guys Have Said That Totally Turned Us On

Them is bedding words.

15 Common Sex Problems (& How to Fix Them)

Someone whose idea of “kinky” is locking their partner in a dog cage probably isn’t going to feel fulfilled with someone whose idea of “kinky” is fuzzy handcuffs.

Do I Need to Tell My Boyfriend I Cheated On Him If It Was With Another Woman?

Put yourself in his shoes.

Porn for Book Nerds: B*tches in Bookshops

Are you as hardcore as these girls are about your books?

Best of 2011: 5 “Imperfections” That Guys Find Totally Hot

Listen: women don’t have to be completely hairless with 0% body fat and guys who think so are not “normal”: They’re fetishists.

That “Je Ne Sais Quois” That Makes Women Want to Have Sex

Why is it so much more difficult to create a pharmaceutical to increase female libido than it was to create one for men?

The Art of Seduction: A Step-by-Step Guide

If you practice comporting yourself in a slightly more elegant (and, yes, seductive) manner on your own time, being sexy will become something you are, not just an act you put on around guys.

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Why Your Perfect-Mate Checklist Won’t Find You Love

New research shows that our approach of laundry-listing our ideal qualities and looking for a partner who has them all is — wait for it — useless.

5 Reasons Why Funny Women Are Sexy

According YourTango’s poll of 200,000 men, a sense of humor ranked as the fourth most important trait that men look for in a woman — above general body type.

Turn-On Or Turn-Off: Guys Who Flaunt Their Money

I don’t care if you can pay my telephone bills, can pay my automo’bills: flaunting your money is a major dealbreaker.

8 Things About Sexting That Actually Turn Women On

Texting pics of the family jewels seems to be so common these days that one has to wonder if it ever works. I found several women willing to talk openly about their sexting habits and what’s in it for them.

7 Things I Learned About Sex From Lesbian Vampire Erotica

If you want to have better sex with women, asking a woman who has sex with women can’t hurt. If she chooses to lay it out for you in a story about a vampire girl doing it with a shape-shifting butterfly, all the better.

Best Reader Responses: “I Would Never Date Someone Who Didn’t Own A _____.”

Yesterday, we asked for readers to fill in the blank: “I Would Never Date Someone Who Didn’t Own A ____.” We got a lot of interesting and varied answers to this question! Here are a few of our favorites.

F***, Marry, Kill: Ronald McDonald, Jack, The Burger King Guy

Moment of truth: which fast food chain mascot would you rather date?

What Do Women Really Think Of Men’s Bodies?

The Gloss recently published a collection of women’s candid, anonymous opinions about their turn-ons and turn-offs regarding the male form. Of course, the specifics varied, but the many sentiments were consistent.

The Top 10 Traits That Attract Men

YourTango just polled over 20,000 men to figure out what traits initially attract men to women: Eyes? Smile? Hair? Body type? The answers are blissfully reassuring.

9 Things Guys Find Sexy About You That Have Nothing To Do With How You Look

There is no denying that looks are what usually first attracts us to a woman, but most guys know that how hot a woman appears to be on the surface has very little to do will how good the sex will actually be.