Are Women More Likely to Cheat During Ovulation?

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Recent research from UCLA and the University of New Mexico indicates that women may be more likely to cheat during their most fertile phase, particularly when their current partner is perceived as less attractive than other men. This phenomenon is linked to evolutionary factors, suggesting that women have evolved to seek out more genetically favorable partners at certain times in their menstrual cycle. The discussion highlights the complexity of attraction, noting that love and physical attraction can be distinct, and that finding others attractive does not necessarily lead to infidelity. Participants humorously debated the implications of this research, including the challenges of tracking ovulation and the societal perceptions of romantic behavior, while also touching on the nature of relationships and the expectations surrounding romantic gestures. The conversation reflects a blend of scientific inquiry and lighthearted banter, emphasizing the multifaceted nature of attraction and relationships.
  • #31
Moonbear said:
I'm laughing that it says the women are more likely to cheat if the other guys are more attractive than their own guy. :smile: Does it really matter what stage of the cycle you're at to move on to a more attractive guy if the one you're with is not as attractive? If there's something you find less attractive about him in the first place, isn't that a bad sign right from the get-go?
I think it's something like "beer-goggles", but for women...ahhh, that's it..."Estrogen-goggles".:biggrin:
Plus it works a little differently, instead of making all men attractive, it makes your current male less attractive. Gosh...women are weird.
 
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  • #32
Evo said:
He speaks too?
hmm.. y'know I never thought about it.. I guess he does!
Aether said:
Yes, and oh, MIH, you have to share him with Evo too (he won't mind). Well, you don't have to, but why not?
ok, we'll work out a schedule.
DocToxyn said:
..."Estrogen-goggles".
"Eggles"?:biggrin:
 
  • #33
"...The hypothalamus-derived hormone in control of the gonadotropins, and indirectly, all female sexual function, is gonadotropin releasing hormone (GNRH)..." -- http://itech.fgcu.edu/&/issues/vol1/issue2/hormone.htm

Can I change my screen name to "GNRH"?

DocToxyn said:
I think it's something like "beer-goggles", but for women...ahhh, that's it..."Estrogen-goggles".:biggrin:
"...a burst-like surge of stored LH [luteinizing hormone] is released..." How about "LH-goggles", possibly?

DocToxyn said:
Plus it works a little differently, instead of making all men attractive, it makes your current male less attractive. Gosh...women are weird.
Is that right? If the current male (e.g., "home boy") happens to meet all selection criteria, then would there still be a sudden urge to stray?

Math Is Hard said:
ok, we'll work out a schedule.
:approve:
 
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  • #34
Aether said:
Yes, and oh, MIH, you have to share him with Evo too (he won't mind). Well, you don't have to, but why not?
And, of course, PF could set up a webcam and webcast the event...uhh...:rolleyes: for scientific study purposes of course. :-p :biggrin:
 
  • #35
Aether said:
"...a burst-like surge of stored LH [luteinizing hormone] is released..." How about "LH-goggles", possibly?
Yeah, I was originally going to go with FSH or LH, but I didn't want to get too technical, this is GD after all.:devil:
Aether said:
If the current male (e.g., "home boy") happens to meet all selection criteria,
With all due respect to my gender, will any of us ever "meet all selection criteria"?
 
  • #36
DocToxyn said:
With all due respect to my gender, will any of us ever "meet all selection criteria"?
I shouldn't have said "all", what I really meant to refer to is just these two criteria: "1) to acquire attractive genes; and 2) to acquire a good provider." Nevertheless, I suppose that one man (other than Michael Jackson) couldn't have all of the facial features represented in the line drawings previously mentioned.
 
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  • #37
How about romantic? Why aren't men more romantic?
 
  • #38
Evo said:
How about romantic? Why aren't men more romantic?
Some of us are! o:)
 
  • #39
Astronuc said:
Some of us are! o:)
Yeah, all the married ones.

I want a funny, romantic, nice guy. :frown:
 
  • #40
Evo said:
How about romantic? Why aren't men more romantic?
Since I can only search my own heart I can only speak for myself, but I don't think that women really want to hear the answer to that question.
 
  • #41
Aether said:
Since I can only search my own heart I can only speak for myself, but I don't think that women really want to hear the answer to that question.
What's the answer?
 
  • #42
Evo said:
What's the answer?
First of all (leaving lots of room for personal growth, changes of mood, etc.) we are all who we are, and deserve to be respected (or not) for who we really are. Who do you, Evo, think that men (those who you are referring to here "Why aren't men more romantic?") really are?

I'm not trying to dodge your question, I will answer it if you work with me here.
 
  • #43
Aether said:
First of all (leaving lots of room for personal growth, changes of mood, etc.) we are all who we are, and deserve to be respected (or not) for who we really are. Who do you, Evo, think that men (those who you are referring to here "Why aren't men more romantic?") really are?
Who do I think that men really are? I don't understand the question.
 
  • #44
Evo said:
Who do I think that men really are? I don't understand the question.
Sorry. What do you think is (or may be) the answer to this question "Why aren't men more romantic?", or do you have no clue?
 
  • #45
Aether said:
Sorry. What do you think is (or may be) the answer to this question "Why aren't men more romantic?", or do you have no clue?
I have no clue. Of course, as Astronuc pointed out, some men are.
 
  • #46
Aether said:
Sorry. What do you think is (or may be) the answer to this question "Why aren't men more romantic?", or do you have no clue?
For the sake of argument, let's assume Evo does have a clue. After all she has demonstrated many time that she is bright, intelligent and well informed.

And besides, I'd like to know the answer too! :biggrin:

I think the question was somewhat rhetorical and perhaps somewhat tongue-in-cheek. Perhaps the question should be "Why aren't more men romantic?",

but let's go with the original question "Why aren't men more romantic?"
 
  • #47
Evo said:
I have no clue. Of course, as Astronuc pointed out, some men are.
Men can be quite romantic, but some of them may want to spread this out thinly over as many women (real or imagined) as possible without hurting anyone, whereas a woman may want a man to "spend" everything on her alone. Even if a man does not actually "act" on this impulse, it may be healthy to be able to acknowledge it.
Evo said:
Astronuc pointed out, some men are.
Of course. Some of this behavior is due to "nature", some of this behavior is due to "culture", and some of this behavior is due to "other" which includes logical decision making.
Astronuc said:
I think the question was somewhat rhetorical and perhaps somewhat tongue-in-cheek.
You have probably known her for much longer than I have, but it sounded like a real question to me. Sorry if I took it too seriously. :redface:
 
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  • #48
Evo said:
How about romantic? Why aren't men more romantic?
The problem is with the question here. You're assuming there's a single answer that covers all "unromantic" men. I guarrantee that under sodium pentathol interrogation of any "unromantic" man you find you'll get a different honest answer in each case.
 
  • #49
zoobyshoe said:
The problem is with the question here. You're assuming there's a single answer that covers all "unromantic" men. I guarrantee that under sodium pentathol interrogation of any "unromantic" man you find you'll get a different honest answer in each case.
What's the zoobie view on this?
 
  • #50
Evo said:
How about romantic? Why aren't men more romantic?

Gas...?
 
  • #51
Aether said:
What's the zoobie view on this?
I guarrantee you that under sodium pentathol interrogation of any zoobie you pick you'll get a different honest answer.
 
  • #52
Leave it to MIH to find the topic for this thread--it makes me miss GD.

Moonbear said:
I'm laughing that it says the women are more likely to cheat if the other guys are more attractive than their own guy. :smile: Does it really matter what stage of the cycle you're at to move on to a more attractive guy if the one you're with is not as attractive? If there's something you find less attractive about him in the first place, isn't that a bad sign right from the get-go?
In primitive times rugged features were associated with being a good provider. Now we are attracted just for the sex :-p (at that time of the cycle only, of course).

zoobyshoe said:
I guarrantee you that under sodium pentathol interrogation of any zoobie you pick you'll get a different honest answer.
There are more? I thought you were a one-of-a-kind. Well at least a rare breed. :smile:
 
  • #53
Found it. :biggrin:

A recent study conducted by UCLA's Department of Psychiatry
has revealed that the kind of face a woman finds attractive
on a man can differ depending on where she is in her menstrual cycle.

For example: If she is ovulating, she is attracted
to men with rugged and masculine features.

However, if she is menstruating or menopausal,
she tends to be more attracted to a man with scissors
lodged in his temple and a bat jammed up his a$$ while he is on fire.

Further studies are expected.
 
  • #54
Evo said:
How about romantic? Why aren't men more romantic?
Because no matter how hard one tries, one can't be romantic enough! It's written here. (I've done my homework.)
 
  • #55
However, if she is menstruating or menopausal, she tends to be more attracted to a man with scissors lodged in his temple
Ah, OK. :rolleyes: I was trying to get the connection here. I thought it had something to do with 'red', based upon -
Red is romantic, because red is the color of love and passion. Consider roses. Red roses mean, "I love you."
from site link provided by EnumaElish

I imagine lots of red with the scissors lodged in one's temple.

Thanks for the clarification Evo. :rolleyes:

Remind me never to get on your wrong side. :biggrin:
 
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  • #56
EnumaElish said:
Because no matter how hard one tries, one can't be romantic enough! It's written here. (I've done my homework.)
That's cute. Not completely accurate, but a starting place.
 
  • #57
Astronuc said:
Ah, OK. :rolleyes: I was trying to get the connection here. I thought it had something to do with 'red', based upon -
from site link provided by EnumaElish
I imagine lots of red with the scissors lodged in one's temple.
Thanks for the clarification Evo. :rolleyes:
Remind never to get on your wrong side. :biggrin:
It's true though. :rolleyes:
 
  • #58
Aether said:
Men can be quite romantic, but some of them may want to spread this out thinly over as many women (real or imagined) as possible without hurting anyone, whereas a woman may want a man to "spend" everything on her alone. Even if a man does not actually "act" on this impulse, it may be healthy to be able to acknowledge it.
As in Giacomo Casanova (real or fiction).

Aether said:
Of course. Some of this behavior is due to "nature", some of this behavior is due to "culture", and some of this behavior is due to "other" which includes logical decision making.
Or it is a matter of one being a selfish or self-centered git, as in those who may want to spread this out thinly over as many women as possible without hurting anyone. Usually someone(s) get hurt - as I have seen among friends and acquaintances all too often, and probably without exception.

Aether said:
Sorry if I took it too seriously. :redface:
Actually, there is some seriousness in the question. But you provided part of the answer.

Each individual has to be taken for who they really are. Hopefully, in relationships, especially in relationships involving romance (and hence strong emotion), one is honest and straightforward from the beginning. To be dishonest is to be cruel and disrespectful.
 
  • #59
Evo said:
That's cute. Not completely accurate, but a starting place.

I got a laugh out of Yellow roses mean, "Let's just be friends," which is synonymous with, "You are irritating, and I hate you." :smile: So you do not want to be wrong. Get her red roses, red ribbons, red balloons, red teddy bears, red puppies, and red tickets to the World Series, and . . . . :smile: Or maybe tickets to the Rose Bowl. :smile:
 
  • #60
Evo said:
It's true though. :rolleyes:
What's true, lot's of red or the reason that woman might want to lodge scissors in a man's temple? :rolleyes:

That is a really gruesome thought. However, I imagine a woman with PMS might just feel like wanting to do that some time.