Dexa/Multiamory: Rethinking Modern Relationships

Published May 21, 2024

206 - Attraction Perceptions & Misconceptions

Explore the tangled web of attraction as the hosts delve into the influence of racial preferences, societal norms, and subconscious factors on what we find appealing. They confront myths about attraction, consider the effects of birth control, and examine how media and online platforms shape our perceptions, revealing a fluid and evolving nature behind our desires.

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- How does birth control affect hormone levels?
  Asked by 26 people
- Do you have more examples of people who thought certain similarities and compatibilities were important for dating, but they ended up not being so important?
  Asked by 25 people
- How does taking birth control affect the body?
  Asked by 24 people
- According to world-leading experts in evolutionary psychology, is physical attractiveness very important in attracting a romantic partner today?
  Asked by 22 people
- How does birth control affect partner choice?
  Asked by 22 people
- How does birth control impact health?
  Asked by 21 people
- What is the impact of birth control on hormones?
  Asked by 21 people
- According to top world-leading evolutionary psychologists, what are the only important physical attributes that attract romantic interest from women to men, ranked in order?
  Asked by 17 people
- According to expert consensus, what are all the subjects involved in theories behind mating?
  Asked by 16 people
- What specific traits do women prioritize in romantic partners according to leading evolutionary psychologists?
  Asked by 11 people
- What factors influence whether someone falls in love?
  Asked by 11 people
- Do you have a podcast about romantic relationships?
  Asked by 10 people
- What do top world-leading experts say about male traits that women find romantically attractive?
  Asked by 7 people
- Does anyone have content on the concept of having an ideal partner in dating, even if that ideal may not actually be the right partner for us? How important is it to go out and date people to discover who is truly right for us?
  Asked by 5 people
- How can the side effects of oral contraceptives vary among individuals?
  Asked by 4 people

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