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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mqew
February 24th, 2010
1:46 pm
Leggs – You sound like me (pre-preggo) I wouldn’t even glance at candy, chips, cookies, brownies, cake, pie, any kind of sweets or junk food. REAL food though…. It’s ON!!!!!
Raqi
February 24th, 2010
1:46 pm
Why would a man in his right mind take a woman to a place that he cannot afford to pay for the meal? If you got AppleBee’s pockets stay out of the Buckhead Life group.
DreamsMaterialize
February 24th, 2010
1:46 pm
It depends on what “expensive” is. If we’re at Chili’s, and she orders filet mignon, then I’m disappointed, not because it’s expensive, but because I’m spending money on a steak that I know won’t be that good. There are places we could have gone to get a good steak, and I would gladly have spent the money for that.
Lady J
February 24th, 2010
1:46 pm
excuse the errors but really it was a joke….
JtJ
February 24th, 2010
1:47 pm
Afternoon All!!
@ SexyC- I had to chime in @ your comment about not having ” A Baller Caller”….lol. I aint’ never heard it called that B4, I choked on my grapefruit from laughing so hard.
@ Cee- Lol@ your son sounding like Bishop Patterson and liking them stupid Old Spice Commericals. I still did not get the one with the man backwards on the horse..I just didn’t get that one.
I am loved (I guess.....)
February 24th, 2010
1:48 pm
Mqew: LOL I’m busted
LOL
We can still go as girls night out
Lady J
February 24th, 2010
1:49 pm
INDEPENDENT there we go but it is nothing of that that is me….I respect men and glad they are around and I long to have one to lead….so again If I want more I can get it either way but trust he will have the last say….
mqew
February 24th, 2010
1:49 pm
Raqi – It was about two weeks ago. I had about 5-6 pure d sugar cereals on top of the fridge ie applejacks
It’s gone now and their gone, I only have Total 
I am loved (I guess.....)
February 24th, 2010
1:49 pm
Dreams Mat: I concur
Le Siren- I'm baaaack!
February 24th, 2010
1:49 pm
Melo…I was just about to say that! The man should always let the woman order first, so then you wouldn’t be able to gage how much he spends. That being said, I order EXACTLY what I want from the menu be it the most or the least expensive. Any man asking a woman out on a date should be prepared for either, else he should not be dating. Also, I am ALWAYS
Melo
February 24th, 2010
1:49 pm
Nu-unh, I’m not curbing my appetite for no dude! Period
Mqew!??
that there typyfies what i have observed about u chics and food..u do throw down unashamadely…..
its just funny how cultures of pple are so different and me here looking in from the outside..interesting…..
I went to boarding high school back home and at my school,we sat in groups and pple on each table would take turns to dish the food..and we wld pay attn to dish equal portions……it was always vexxing coz the chics wld nible their food,then throw it away,half eaten whilst dudes wld clean their plates,pining for more but the gerls threw away the food…hilarious….they did it coz thats what gelrz do over there….(when they got to their dorms,they then threw down on extra stuff they bought)
hilarious!
Le Siren- I'm baaaack!
February 24th, 2010
1:49 pm
prepared to pay my own check if need be!
kimmie
February 24th, 2010
1:50 pm
Dreams – But what if she just really likes the filet mignon from Chili’s?
LOL!!!
I am loved (I guess.....)
February 24th, 2010
1:52 pm
Lady J oh okay.
Real tone cannot always be conveyed via typing.
kinderbabe
February 24th, 2010
1:52 pm
@raqi…i agree why take a woman somewhere you have to penny pinch? suggest somewhere that even if the most expensive menu is ordered, it’ll be o.k.
i don’t think that a date always has to be dinner though. what about coffee or dessert?? (i would say dessert, right? LOL)
Raqi
February 24th, 2010
1:53 pm
its just funny how cultures of pple are so different and me here looking in from the outside..interesting
Melo, when I was like young, really young, I thought it cute to eat like a bird on date. Then I realized that boy knows I don’t get by on bird seeds so just order what I want and enjoy the evening. LOL
The only thing back then was he and I both were broke. LOL We would get a footlong hotdog from Zestos and split it.
Leggs
February 24th, 2010
1:55 pm
I’m probably missing out on some nice dates since I don’t do coffee nor dessert (lol)!
I am loved (I guess.....)
February 24th, 2010
1:56 pm
Question for the blog:
how am I playing myself if I’m
1)not calling/texting dude
2) not using his key
3) not asking him to get back together
4) don’t want him back
5) meeting new people and trying to arrange dates this weekend?
Melo
February 24th, 2010
1:57 pm
why do you keep ask questions you assume you know the answers to already?
Luvbug??
gimme ur answer too tho…but the answer to ur qstion is easy….
im in america physically but still ZULU and I think like a zulu,frame my qstions in a zulu brain but tranxlate to english……no wonder! if u speak a foreign lingo or have a foreign culture, u may undrstand!
Professor
February 24th, 2010
1:57 pm
Melo I’ve never been a big eater…I am more of a nibbler. Plus I order according to the dessert menu. If there is something good on there I order soup and salad or just a salad to save room and $$$ for later.
BTW I agree with I am loved I usually order under the guy especially the first time out.
Leggs
February 24th, 2010
1:57 pm
Ok, it’s midday almost, ready for popsickle jokes?
Cemeeli
February 24th, 2010
1:58 pm
@ JtJ – Girl, you should see my son react the hoopin’ Preachers. Ohmygah…i tell him, God gonna get chu. But he’s been doing it since he was 2 years old. Bishop Patterson is one of my favorites!
i know right, SexyCool callin it a “baller caller” was off the charts!!!
Leggs
February 24th, 2010
1:58 pm
I’m sorry, this is a dating blog where all we talk about are dating issues! Hmmph!
I am loved (I guess.....)
February 24th, 2010
1:59 pm
Oh Kay: I get it!
Because I am not bitter than I’m playing myself
Yaaay Okay.
mqew
February 24th, 2010
1:59 pm
Melo – With that said, that’s just ME. Member, I’m a Chef! Don’t gauge by me.
For the most part with chics, I just hope it depends on the stage of dating. If we’re going to Fogo De Chao, please know, I’m going for the food!!! We’re pass the stage of getting to know each other. Now, if we’re going to Chili’s and we’re sitting at the bar then no DREAMSMAT – I’m not ordering the Filet cause I’m not an idiot
No one orders filet at Chili’s…. I’d hope 
kinderbabe
February 24th, 2010
2:00 pm
@leggs. you can always have tea.:) or you could do a smoothie and walk in the park date. there’s a great smoothie place right by piedmont park.
@i am loved….i haven’t read all of your comments or comments others have made about your situation. whatever is going on w/your breakup it’s o.k. it takes time to move on and isn’t an over night process. what do you have to prove to anyone to “show” that you’re done? that’s your business. everyone will have an opinion about how you should or should not proceed in the upcoming days, weeks and months. let them talk and do YOU!:)
Raqi
February 24th, 2010
2:01 pm
Kinderbabe, you would think before a guy agrees to a certain place he would at least find out the price range if he is in a situation that he has to budget his dates. Don’t be sitting there wondering if you are going to have enough to tip the waiter and the valet because she order lobster. Don’t agree to go if you cannot afford it. Remember the way you lead out just may be what’s expected from then on.
princessnik
February 24th, 2010
2:01 pm
Lady J…………….I’m done LOL
Cemeeli
February 24th, 2010
2:01 pm
I’m ready for the Popsicle joke!!! Yay! Hercules…hercules…
Lady J
February 24th, 2010
2:02 pm
me too princessnik #dead is the word of the day!!!!! or played out like a 8-track……lol don’t make me pull out love jones! LOL
Cemeeli
February 24th, 2010
2:03 pm
@ mqew – Chef, you’re not the only one with a rich palate. Trust.
princessnik
February 24th, 2010
2:04 pm
Lady J……….break it down so it can forever and consistently be broke………….
don’t make ME pull out love jones!
Luvbug
February 24th, 2010
2:04 pm
If you say so Melo. Nope, I’ve never over/undereaten on a date. I’ve never considered it really…but you can fill in whatever category you want for that…too funny.
lurker
February 24th, 2010
2:04 pm
lunch is disappoint today. fried chicken is good but who can’t fry chicken. the green beans taste like they pulled out of the ground, rinsed and served. the mac and cheese is too thick and somethis is missing. they taste void
Raqi
February 24th, 2010
2:05 pm
Leggs, don’t be going to no coffee bars and not drink coffee. I can’t stand when I would go to my fav coffee spot and could not get a seat ’cause folks all up in there on dem puters. Not a coffee cup, full or empty, in sight. LOL
lurker
February 24th, 2010
2:06 pm
did someone quote love jones
mqew
February 24th, 2010
2:07 pm
Ceemee – I did like the ‘balla calla’ never heard that one before..
Leggs – Bring it on!
Professor – I’ll try not to holla at you to eat everything on your plate and to turn over your disc to green if I see you at Fogo
princessnik
February 24th, 2010
2:07 pm
lurker…..did someone quote love jones
you got something to add LOL
Cemeeli
February 24th, 2010
2:07 pm
@ Princess & LadyJ – I see ya’ll ova dere. lol
Raqi
February 24th, 2010
2:07 pm
lurker, Where are you eating that from?
Luvbug
February 24th, 2010
2:07 pm
I three for the popsicle jokes!!
kinderbabe
February 24th, 2010
2:08 pm
Raqi, exactly! research is just common sense especially if the guy knows he’s on a budget. we are all grown and it’s no sense of trying to play big willie if you’re little johnny…lol. fortunately, i haven’t had that experience lately since i’ve been dating the same guy for 2 years. he knows better than to take me somewhere i can’t order anything! lol that’s when i digress and “braticus” surfaces.:( i’m liable to say something like, “well, why didn’t you just take me to burger king then? don’t take me to the oceanaire on a budget!” LOL
mqew
February 24th, 2010
2:09 pm
Raqi – Ummmm I would go for the innanet and would take an old coffee cup… just not into coffee like that, sowwwy
lurker
February 24th, 2010
2:09 pm
princessnik – don’t have me quoting the entire script…lol
Raqi – the cafe downstairs. wasted my dang money today
kimmie
February 24th, 2010
2:09 pm
Leggs – I have a friend who really stressed out about a coffee date once. A guy asked her out for coffee and she didn’t drink coffee. I told her to just order some hot chocolate or tea. The date really was not ABOUT THE COFFEE.
But yeah, those are some nice little outings you might be missing out on. Like Cafe Intermezzo! They have the usual coffee offerings, fantastic dessert selections but they do serve mixed drinks! They have a light meal menu too. A really cool, cozy date spot. A lot of folks may go there after a concert or play or just to hang out.
Sassy Me :-)
February 24th, 2010
2:10 pm
I am when I was younger I used to get upset when people talked about me but you know what my mom told me…”People don’t talk about you unless they thinkin’ ’bout you,whether it be good or bad you’re on they’re mind”. Point is this morning you went on and on about how you gone be so fresh n flawless n fly(flaming bush and all) when you see him later in hopes he sees all of that and like dies or sumthing cause y’all aint together. If he’s your ex then okay but why you gotta talk about dude soooo much….you think he’s sumwhere thinking/talking bout YOU!! C’mon son!!
Leggs
February 24th, 2010
2:11 pm
@I am loved ~ like I said earlier, not that you’re playing yourself but you’re getting giddy about the meetup (even though you regret it happening), you’re looking forward to it just a little. You’re giddy cuz you know him so well and you know he’ll be drooling, salivating over your body. You’re giddy cuz you know he pays attention to pantilines and you’re making sure he doesn’t see any. You’re getting dressed up/sexy up for yourself all the while wanting him to notice. So, it’s not all for yourself. Don’t mean any offense. You’re not going to meet up with him to give him back his things with a closed heart (no longer desirous of him). It makes a big difference going forward and you’re not quite there. You may not want him back, but you still seem to be pining on “what if” and “yesteryear.”
Melo
February 24th, 2010
2:11 pm
thank u ladies….!!
yeah african chics and american chics kinda different on that issue…even with sexx too…..
with african chics,they wont even let u know out right,they want u to hit i..im talking when u boy/gerl situation and u wanna hit for the first time…its all smoke and mirrors untill maybe the 3/4th time….
Uall,if u comfotable,u just let him know, “I want some today”
They all divorce their men when they get here esp if their men dont catch up real fast(its due to ur’all influence on these african women) -:)
Im glad I singed on quick to this site!
Raqi
February 24th, 2010
2:11 pm
Love Jones: Each night I breathe you and become high
princessnik
February 24th, 2010
2:12 pm
Lurker…….me and my homegirl from college could run that whole movie our favorite quote of all
“this ish….this ish is for the birds” (picture me throwing my hands up just like larenz” I swear we wore that out, and its still a running joke when we get together