Sex and the Five Senses

Even an elementary observation of the animal kingdom shows the significance of the five senses when it come to sex.  From the mighty lion to the strutting peacock to the lowly junkyard dog, it’s what the female of the species sees, smells, and hears that determines whether or not she’ll permit coupling.  That’s precisely why nature provides the male of most species with impressive fur or feathers, an alluring odor, or an impressive call.  And it is quite often what the female feels or tastes during that encounter that decides if she’ll allow a second encounter.  So why should the human animal behave any differently when it comes to sex?  Why do we not commonly use all of the five senses during sexual encounters?  Read more . . .

What is it About "Boobs"? A Cultural Examination of Our Attraction to Women's Breasts

Boobs, titties, knockers, hooters, headlights, juggs, mammalary protuberances--call 'em what you will--there's no denying the global obsession with breasts.  (We do, in fact, have more euphemisms for breasts than for any other body part!)  Men and woman; gay, lesbian, and straight; old and young--none of us ever seem to get enough or tire of those orbs that vary so greatly in size, texture, and color, and usually come in pairs.  Some like 'em tiny; some like 'em huge.  But most like 'em somewhere in-between.  And though every known mammal on the planet possesses these parts--male and female alike--it is those possessed by women that by far hold the greatest allure and mystique.  In fact, no other body part garners the same appeal, scrutiny, envy, and distain as breasts.  But, is our fascination with women's breasts really an obsession . . . or just the attraction nature intended?  Read More . . .