Life Without a Net
Dating Mating Sex and Reproduction
Conspicuous Consumption
It’s very easy for some of us to jump on the anti-consumerism bandwagon. We look at soccer moms driving their 1.7 kids 2.4 miles to school in their Ford Excessives, and we smugly note that there is not so much as a deep pothole to test their off-road capability. We rail against the excesses of … Continue reading
Women’s Orgasms Evident from their Walk
New research from Belgium¹ has shown us something remarkable: Trained observers can tell with remarkable accuracy whether or not a woman has had a vaginal orgasm — just from watching her walk. The especially interesting part of this conclusion is that it was not a random finding from another study. It was specifically predicted and … Continue reading
Darrel Ray Responds to Critics of Sex and Secularism Survey
Darrel Ray, who recently published the results of his Sex and Secularism survey, sent me a detailed email responding to various criticisms, and invited me to publish it in whole, part, or as a collaborative effort. I’ve decided to do something in between. I’ll be posting his comments (in regular type) and my additional comments … Continue reading
Christians Deny Fourth Grade Biology in California.
If it weren’t a serious concern for all Americans, Christian denialism of basic science would be laughable. The latest attack on reality comes from Redwood Heights Elementary School, in Oakland, California. It seems the science teachers there have had the unmitigated audacity to teach 4th graders that the animal kingdom is full of gender diversity. The … Continue reading
Prideful or Brooding Men are More Attractive than Smiling Men, Study Finds
It turns out that one piece of dating advice routinely given to men is wrong. I know I’ve heard it said for many years: ”Smile when you meet someone. Smile to show them you’re interested in what they’re saying. Show off the pearly whites — it’s attractive!” Actually… no. New research published in the American Psychological … Continue reading
Sex and Christianity: The Effects of Guilt
Among the criticisms being leveled at the recent study on sex and secularism is the assertion that there is no established correlation between guilt and enjoyment of sex. This is a very odd criticism for anyone who has been both religious and secular. We know we’re enjoying sex more now that we’re not feeling guilty. … Continue reading
Prostitution Isn’t Just About Desperation Anymore
Contrary to assumptions that women enter the prostitution market only because they are desperate – that they need money to pay bills or buy drugs – the study indicates that many women, especially educated, affluent women, are making a rational decision to enter certain segments of the prostitution market. (LINK) This is the finding of … Continue reading
Ex-Christians and Childhood Sexual Abuse
Yesterday I focused on some of the positive aspects of secular sex. Darrel Ray and Amanda Brown’s research has given us clear insight into the positive benefits of removing religious guilt from our sex lives. Unfortunately, there’s a dark side to the research as well, and we can find it by focusing on people’s answers … Continue reading
Sex and Secularism – The Juicy Details
It’s only been a decade or so since social scientists even began to recognize “non-believers” as a legitimate demographic. Sadly, there have only been a few studies designed to discover the nature of a “typical non-believer.” Darrel Ray, author of The God Virus, and research assistant Amanda Brown of Kansas University, have put together a … Continue reading
Getting it Done Solo: All About Masturbation
I’ve always been puzzled by the religious mandate to avoid masturbation. If there’s one thing religion has screwed up for more people, this might be it. All the sex experts say that masturbation is the best tool for enjoying intercourse to the fullest — for men and women. Men learn to control their pace and … Continue reading
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