Dangerous Curves
An interesting thing about scientific studies , they reveal a lot about human behavior while further confirming what we already see every day. I read this article, Curvy women like a drug to men’s brains, yesterday that stated, “For the study, 14 men with the average age of 25 looked at “before” and “after” pictures of nude women who had plastic surgery to get more shapely behinds.” Researchers concluded by the male response that, “photos of the women resulted in increased activity in the part of the brain associated with rewards.”
Well, I suppose this study has a lot a lot of merit, but any nude picture of women is bound to to cause some kind of stimuli in a man. I found it interesting that they attributed the male’s biological response as scientific explanation of “sexual harassment, whistling to women on the street, etc. They even said that some of this research can be used in understanding more about sexual addiction. (Insert your own famous golfer joke here).
What do you think about the research? Do you think women should be studied to see what they’re response to the male form is? After seeing Alvin Ailey male dancers perform, I can attest to being “mesmerized” by the physical male body. It’s a beautiful thing. Oh yes, it is. But I digress.
What do you think this study says about how men and women perceive each others physical appearance? How does this show up in how we interact on the dating scene? Should women play up or play down their dangerous curves if they want to attract the right kind of attention?
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Lady J-Happy J
February 24th, 2010
12:26 pm
czBrat cool beans regarding stone mtn I promise my co worker looks great and she was 3x bigger than me in the start…..
SexyCool
February 24th, 2010
12:27 pm
Yeah…it’s the old Run N Shoot – or as I used to call it Shoot N Ron. lol!
Not sure, Luvbug. I only went/go infrequently. I used to only go on Mondays to the 6p class. It’s probably been almost a year since I was last out there. Matter of fact, I’m going to call to see if Willie is still there. Maybe I can pick up a class or two a month starting in April.
Sassy Me :-)
February 24th, 2010
12:27 pm
dead serious about toning ….. INSANITY! it’s a killer.
Are you serious cz brat cause I’m interested but have been reluctant to try it.
mqew
February 24th, 2010
12:28 pm
Thank you LEGGS! We’re excited to say the least
Ceemee – I can see my lil monster man now, being the little dictator he is, he will not have a problem telling peeps how it will or will not go down
Leggs
February 24th, 2010
12:28 pm
Sounds like most of you are trying to get ride of your “dangerous curves!”
Lady J-Happy J
February 24th, 2010
12:29 pm
leggs just tone it up and drop 2 sizes the curves will be in place….lol….my butt ain’t leaving….lol
Professor...ahhh
February 24th, 2010
12:29 pm
this is probably the most bitter blog ever.
No wonder most you’all still single.
Just saying. LMAO…hot daamn! I am is bringing sexxy back due your thing and what is best for you
waving at czBrat
SexyCool
February 24th, 2010
12:29 pm
czB – so far, we have stayed with going AROUND the mountain and keep lying to ourselves about going UP the mountain. LOL!
Melo
February 24th, 2010
12:29 pm
mqew..thanx!
I am luved?? no problem..u can tell im ladies man..intuitive..
this hawtness is gon to waste!
now lemme see what Queen packed me for lernch!
(i,m taken by the way)
Cemeeli
February 24th, 2010
12:29 pm
kinderbabe Don’t think I can wear anyones low rise jeans ‘cept old faithful calvin klein… i can rock the blue off of some calvin kleins.
Jordache is doing good for me too.
Luvbug
February 24th, 2010
12:29 pm
Dreams – I think it is. When I would describe it, people would respond, “You talkin bout that ghetto gym that used to be Run N Shoot?”
side blurb: It was a little ragedy, but the classes were good.
I am loved (I guess.....)
February 24th, 2010
12:30 pm
mqew
February 24th, 2010
12:21 pm
Would love to have Vino with you! Thanks!
Cemeeli
February 24th, 2010
12:30 pm
@mqew – You feeling okay right? Congrats!
czBrat
February 24th, 2010
12:33 pm
i’m quite serious about insanity. the s/o is doing the series, i pick out the disc that focuses on balance and ab work cuz i’m already used to that from years of yoga. the cardio stuf is NO joke. we are both in great shape and we couldn’t even get through a single cardio disc without stopping. the meal plan is very simple and the workout does not require any equipment at all. just you and your lungs
Luvbug
February 24th, 2010
12:33 pm
just tone it up and drop 2 sizes the curves will be in place
LOL – that’s true
Sassy Me :-)
February 24th, 2010
12:35 pm
No Leggs I don’t want to get rid of my curves I just want to tighten it up…that’s all PLUS I have my _th high school reunion in July so I’m just gettin ready.
czBrat
February 24th, 2010
12:36 pm
SexyC, as long as your keeping a brisk pace around the mountain it’s just as effective as the hike.
and Cee, i saw your comment about 7 jeans. i luv my sevens!
Professor...ahhh
February 24th, 2010
12:36 pm
czBrat I need to try that workout. I heard the ab roller is good too, I have been meaning to buy one.
Mike P
February 24th, 2010
12:36 pm
As a man, i gotta say this… once a man makes up his mind about a person, that it; it is done!!! no amount of “sexiness” is gonna change his mind. He may wanna smash u once or twice more, but he is neva gonna love you or drop his “true” love interest (if any). JMHO
Professor...ahhh
February 24th, 2010
12:38 pm
Leggs I do not have anything to drop, but I would like to tone up a little and see if I can find my six pack
Leggs
February 24th, 2010
12:38 pm
@LadyJ ~ if I drop 2 sizes I’m back to being too skinny. I’m just now able to fill out a size 6. I do need to tone my tummy area. I want to keep my butt and my ta tas! They’re the first areas to grow with the weight I have gained. If I lose, they’ll be gone and I’ll be back to walking around with mosquito bites!
Lady J-Happy J
February 24th, 2010
12:38 pm
luvbug it is true! LOL
Mike P agreed!
czBrat
February 24th, 2010
12:38 pm
PLUS I have my _th high school reunion
c’mon! we’re all grown here! i think i’m coming up on a 30th in a couple years.
kinderbabe
February 24th, 2010
12:38 pm
@cemeeli…oh no, i don’t do lowrise either. that is not a good look for me…too much azz lol.
@sexycool…no you didn’t say Willie!! brings back great old memories. i was a faithful follower of his step class on 7 p.m. i took darryl and stephanie too.
I am loved (I guess.....)
February 24th, 2010
12:40 pm
Who is the chick at metrofitness that had like 8 kids but you would never know it the way she taught her class?
Lady J-Happy J
February 24th, 2010
12:40 pm
I can stand a 16 to a 14 with comfort and longterm a true 12 I am being realistic here I have never wore a 12 it is possible but a straight up 14 is the goal for now….it does make a diff….I am a 16 bottom and 14 top so a 12 top and 14 bottom is getting down some…Leggs we met before don’t let me get Monique on you you are FINE honey with your weight!!!!!LOL That is a compliment! LOL
mqew
February 24th, 2010
12:41 pm
I am – No Vino for me
Not now anyhoo… Give me til Sept, and it’s on me!
Ceemee – I’m good! I got punctured in the tummy yesterday, cause I’m over THAT age. But, I’d rather do that then trust the ultrasound doc’s interpretation of the pics… give me tha dang diagnostic over the doc, yes I know I LOOK like I went to morehouse and don’t have any facial hair even though i’m a black man, anytime
Lady J-Happy J
February 24th, 2010
12:42 pm
my ta tas bcame perfect after the birth and plus when you lose wieght they do to so I am cool with my top but my back width can shrin and arms…..nothing like a tight shirt bc of wieght it is not cute! in the stomach area too….
Leggs
February 24th, 2010
12:43 pm
@LadyJ ~ don’t let me get Monique on you you Whew, that was funny. Thanks!!
kinderbabe
February 24th, 2010
12:45 pm
@Lady J…i feel where you’re coming from. it’s all about being comfortable and confident regardless of what the tag says.:)
@I am loved….that was jameelah who had all the kids. i think she was at the Y last i heard. also stephanie had about 4 kids too. they both had crazy energy.
Cemeeli
February 24th, 2010
12:45 pm
@czBrat – i cain’t find a pair of Sevens to fit right on me. I’ll stick with my calvin’s…
Cemeeli
February 24th, 2010
12:46 pm
I got Subway and Girls Scout cookies around me…i’m tempted to skip dinner and EAT COOKIE!! lol
Cemeeli
February 24th, 2010
12:48 pm
“I’d rather do that then trust the ultrasound”
@ mqew – go with what you feel is comfortable. That tummy thing had to be nerve recking. i’m glad all is well with you.
kinderbabe
February 24th, 2010
12:50 pm
@cemeeli..i too LOVE sweets. there are many days that i could forego dinner and eat donuts…lol.
SexyCool
February 24th, 2010
12:51 pm
I also used to go on Saturdays and take Sharon’s classes. She is a BEAST!!! BTW – I’m the chick that would sometimes stand close to the mirror and stay with the basic step when they get too complicated.
(I ain’t got THAT much rhythm. LOL!)
Lady J-Happy J
February 24th, 2010
12:52 pm
thanks kb you always do sis! LOL
LMAO Leggs! LOL
SexyCool
February 24th, 2010
12:54 pm
All this workout talk has gotten me motivated to pull out my iPod and go walk the concourses.
czBrat
February 24th, 2010
12:55 pm
Enter your comments here
Cemeeli
February 24th, 2010
12:55 pm
@ kinderbabe – I threw away all my sweet treats that my son doesn’t eat (i know that was weird typing it-lol)…now i got my order of girl scout cookies and i’m about to start over…I’d been so proud of my 3 lbs i lost last month…i’ma try and only eat a few.
I’m not a sweettooth…my tight fat comes from indulging in rich islander foods.
Melo
February 24th, 2010
12:55 pm
I got punctured in the tummy yesterday, cause I’m over THAT age
mqew?
punctured for what?? (is that lady talk,off guys ears?)
Lady J??
my ta tas bcame perfect after the birth??
uggghhh.what u mean, perfect?? they were too small or too large be4?
Ladies??
any of u hiring training assistants to help u with weights and stuff..looking for a side
piecejob,??Lady J-Happy J
February 24th, 2010
12:56 pm
after the birth the quick weight dropper wqas breast feeding then use the machine boy if we could do that everyday without giving birth!!!!! i was all that after the birth lol I am bigger now than then trust…..smdh @ the memory! My hair was perfect too till it fell out! LOL damn ppsyndrome! LOL!
mqew
February 24th, 2010
12:56 pm
Speaking of excersing, It’s Pizza Hut’s .50 wing day. All of their wings are .50ea
I love their wings, reminds me of home (the breaded wings).
czBrat
February 24th, 2010
12:56 pm
there are many days that i could forego dinner and eat donuts…lol. now that’s just wrong
kinderbabe
February 24th, 2010
12:56 pm
@sexycool…LOL i know i must have seen you before because i would go on saturday mornings as well. it was a pretty tight knit group of ppl who frequented the same classes. howdy to ya! lol i now go to l.a. fitness at camp creek and don’t even take step anymore. their classes just don’t compare to metro. i take spin every once and again mixed in with cardio and weights on the machines.
Lady J-Happy J
February 24th, 2010
12:57 pm
smaller and became more adultish….lol I breast fed so they became rounder….lol
mqew
February 24th, 2010
12:59 pm
Melo – Yes, most women would indeed know what that meant
Don’t want to gross anyone out, they may be eating…
Cemeeli
February 24th, 2010
1:01 pm
@mqew – Pizza Hut wings?!!! Yea, otta da mouf of a woman with child…
I am loved (I guess.....)
February 24th, 2010
1:01 pm
Mike P: not trying to change his mind.
I was a good person, treated him right, etc…
He will vouch for that. He’s in a place right now where he doesn’t want to be tied down. That’s why it’s over.
The sexyness factor is more about me.
kinderbabe
February 24th, 2010
1:01 pm
@sexycool…okay now! get your exercise in.:)
@cemeeli…i know what you’re saying. i don’t keep sweets in the house either b/c i don’t trust myself w/them around…lol. i’ll buy one of something and that’s it! suprisingly, i haven’t purchased any girl scout cookies….yet! lol
@melo…you are a mess!! lmao
@lady j…my girlfriend went thru that too. she lost a lot of weight right after delivering and especially w/breast feeding.
@czbrat..as they say “tell the truth and stay in church” lol. i know how much i like donuts!
I am loved (I guess.....)
February 24th, 2010
1:02 pm
Kinderbabe: Jamellah was a beast!!!!
Willie’’s class was my favorite when I used to go.