Musical Ability Is Attractive in a Potential Mate
New research suggests the ability to play an instrument well is surprisingly sexy.
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Classical Music Can Heighten Men's Attractiveness
Want to get a woman's attention? Try a little Brahms in the background.
For Scientists, Attractiveness Has Its Advantages
We are more interested in hearing what good-looking scientists have to say—but we place more trust in their nerdy-looking colleagues.
Posture Inspires Passion
If you want someone to say "Hold me!," you might start with checking out the way you hold yourself.
That Pretty Face May Boost Your Memory
Never underestimate the motivational power of impressing a potential mate.
Altruistic Men Are More Attractive to Women
In a new study, altruism trumps good looks, although the combination of both is the most desirable of all.
The Sad Cycle of Romantic Rejection
Sorry, guys: For women, being rebuffed by Dr. McDreamy doesn't make Mr. McAverage seem any more appealing.
Are Ugly Faces More Memorable?
Sure, but you're also more likely to think you remember a beauty you don't even know.
Online, Mozart in Background Boosts Women’s Attractiveness
But a study finds men are more likely to be judged as good-looking if heavy metal is used as background music on their homepage.
Large Looks Lovely to the Stressed-Out Male
A new study from England finds men who have just sweated through a tough assignment are more likely to find overweight women attractive.
Flowers Make Women More Receptive to Romance
A French researcher finds flowers really do put women in a romantic mood.
Sexy News Anchors Distract Male Viewers
New research finds when a female news anchor’s sexual attractiveness is played up, male viewers retain less information.
College Guys Will Remember the Pretty Ones
In a recent experiment, women who showed interest in college-aged men were more likely to be remembered if they were deemed attractive.
Uncertainty Heightens Romantic Attraction
Newly published research suggests keeping a potential romantic partner guessing can pique his or her interest.
Beauty Leads to a Closer Look
New research finds physically attractive people are viewed both more positively and more accurately.
The Magnetic Appeal of a Meaningful Life
A sense one’s life has meaning increases one’s allure in social situations, according to new research.
Qualified, But Just Too Handsome
New research finds that attractive people in the business world or academia may be at a disadvantage when they’re evaluated by a member of the same sex.
Objectification Hinders Some Women's Cognitive Ability
New research suggests sexual objectification hinders some women's cognitive ability.
Woman's Own Scent Raises Men's Testosterone
The scent of an ovulating woman is linked to higher testosterone levels in men.
Narcissism Linked to Attractiveness
New research suggests people who enjoy gazing in the mirror have reason to like what they see.
Hungry Men Love Larger Ladies
What's your idea of an ideal mate? The answer may depend upon whether your stomach is rumbling.
Wear Red, Knock ’Em Dead
Men find a woman in red activates their animal urges, according to a pair of psychology researchers.