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by Scott Alden for HowAboutWe

Happy Opposite Day, everyone. A new study has found that people with no game are actually better at relationships.

The study, which was conducted by the University of California-Berkeley, revealed that people who are more easily embarrassed are more likely to stay in monogamous relationships and are considered to be generally more trustworthy, loyal, relatable and cooperative.

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The study makes no claim as to whether or not the Liz Lemons of the world are more likely to find love -- only that once they have it, they're good at hanging on to it.

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But wait! Before you go handing out your number to every guy with a trail of toilet paper stuck to his shoe -- there's more. The researchers found that only people with "moderate" embarrassment levels exhibit the favorable qualities. So that girl who can't talk to you

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By Lauren Passell for HowAboutWe.com

Two years ago, I wasn't looking for a boyfriend but had a huge crush on Justin, a friend from high school who had just moved to NYC. Since he was new here, he had fewer friends than I did, so I was able to kidnap him and force him to go places with me -- bars, comedy shows, and in October, Blood Manor, a haunted house so un-scary you forgot to cry. (I am from Ohio, where they haunt you on hayrides. Now that's scary.)

I planned to make a night of it, inviting twenty other people on a huge group email. I didn't pay attention to who had RSVPed, and when Justin and I met at Blood Manor we realized nobody else was coming. Looks like it was just the two of us! How awkwardly romantic.

Related: The Science Behind Why Haunted Houses Make the Perfect First Date I thought it was going to be really scary, so I was freaking out in line (which, thanks to the chain saw-wielding man at the entrance, was the scariest part of Blood Manor), and Justin reached over

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by Scott Alden for HowAboutWe

Ask any woman what qualities they're looking for in a partner and you'll find that a sense of humor is almost always in the top five. But, is the same true of men who date women?

According YourTango's poll of 200,000 men, a sense of humor ranked as the fourth most important trait that men look for in a woman -- above general body type. Men. Rated a sense of humor. As more important. Than what a woman's body looks like. Really.

So, maybe these men were lying. (It's been known to happen.) Or, maybe there really is something incredibly attractive about a woman who cracks you up.

Here are five possible reasons that men place laughing above looks.

1. It's Disarming

Being put off your game can be a huge turn on -- especially if you're not used to it. If a woman is matching a guy quip for quip, it means his regular routine isn't working. Which means he'll have to work harder. Which makes him really want to have sex with that hilarious woman.

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by Scott Alden for HowAboutWe

A recent University of Virginia study that proves once and for all that women only want what they can't have. (Not really.)

According to the study, "college women viewed the Facebook profiles of four male students who had previously seen their profiles. They were told that the men (a) liked them a lot, (b) liked them only an average amount, or (c) liked them either a lot or an average amount (uncertain condition)."

If you had to guess which group was most attracted to the same exact guys, right now, what would you say? A, B or C?

Did you guess C: "the uncertain condition?" Gold star!

"Participants in the uncertain condition were most attracted to the men - even more attracted than were participants who were told that the men liked them a lot. Uncertain participants reported thinking about the men the most, and this increased their attraction toward the men."

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By Chiara Atik for HowAboutWe.com

There's something about French restaurants that immediately conjures an image of a snotty, extremely expensive bistro where your waiter sneers, just waiting for you to mispronounce something. While this is certainly accurate in some cases, the truth is that French food, like any cuisine, is extremely varied in taste, price, and regional differences. From French cafes to casual bistros, there's a world of more casual, wallet friendly options in addition to traditional high-end cuisine.

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The reason French restaurants in general make such great date spots is that the French put such an emphasis on the meal. A traditional French repas is usually divided up into four or five parts: the appetizer, the main course, the cheese plate, the dessert, and of course, the wine. The important thing is not to rush: whether you order one plate or five, take the time to enjoy the food,

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by Steph Auteri for HowAboutWe

Smart foodies know you can't overload on the salty without then craving the sweet. It's why I always follow up Kit-Kats with Cheez-its. It's why - after overdosing on the marshmallows in my box of Lucky Charms - I run out to the Quik-Chek to pick up a bag of Combos. It's why I have a muffin top when I wear that one pair of jeans.

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Different flavors can do different things for you. Sex is the same way.

Here are some of the most common flavors of sex, and what they can add to a good, healthy, hearty relationship. Which one do you crave?

1. The Sweet. Slow and sensual (and maybe a little bit cuddly), sweet sex is a comfortable stand-by. Having it regularly increases intimacy levels within your relationship, guaranteeing you stay connected even when other areas of your life threaten to overwhelm. And just because it's slow doesn't mean it's bland or boring. Try out different forms of

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Men's orgasms may never be as intense as the screaming, multiple orgasms that many women are capable of. But that doesn't mean that they can't be better than average or even earth-shattering, mind-blowing, toe-curling, etc.

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Just like with women, there are psychological, emotional and physical things that contribute to the quality of a man's orgasm. Every guy is, of course, different, but here are 6 tips that will up the intensity that don't involve cough drops, donuts or or other bizarre gimmicks.

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1. Know When It's Coming

Get to know your partner and learn the tell-tale signs. Is there a twitch? A sudden stiffening? Heavier breathing? If you can learn to tell when his orgasm is coming 'round the bend, you'll be able to make it more awesome when it happens.

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2. Talk To Him

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By HowAboutWe.com

Okay, ladies and gents, let's talk sexual pet peeves. Mine is... socks on during sex. Ew. No. Gross. Why?

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I understand that sometimes, in the rush of the moment, not every article of clothing gets removed. Sometimes, only the bare essentials get unzipped. This is fine! But if you have time to fully remove every other item of clothing from your body, you probably have time to take off your socks. You don't even need your hands to do this! You can slip them off with your feet while your hands roam elsewhere!

This is purely an aesthetic thing. Something about socks with nothing else makes a person look, not alluringly nude, but rather stark naked. Socks put the absence of other clothing into sharp relief. Socks make you seem like you're waiting to be weighed at the Doctor's office or something. There's a reason Michelangelo didn't sculpt tube socks onto The David.

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Apparently there's a term for

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