Let me just start off this review by saying that I'm in a junior in high school and I'm a guy. Overall, this book was pretty solid - a lot of questions about what makes people attractive, people in relationships, etc., were answered in a very succinct and well-thought out manner. I've taken AP biology, and a lot of the terms in the book were things I had learned about during the year (A LOT of hormones (oxytocin, progesterone, luteinizing hormone, estrogen and testosterone, to name a few) major histocompatibility complex, hypothalamus etc.,)), which made the book much easier to understand. Also, there are a few basic Freud concepts mentioned in the book (id and libido, Oedipus and Electra complexes), so if you've taken like, Psych 101 you should be good. However - this is probably a plus for most of you - but this book is highly geared towards a female audience. All of the examples are from a woman's point of view ("so the next time you see him...", "notice how guys always..."), and all the text is in a flowery lilac purple.
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Do Gentlemen Really Prefer Blondes?: Bodies, Behavior, and Brains--The Science Behind Sex, Love, & Attraction Paperback – September 29, 2009
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** Starred review from Publishers Weekly ** How do the seasons affect your sex life? Is your lover more likely to get you pregnant than your husband? Are good dancers also good in bed?
If you've ever wondered how scientists measure love--or whether men really prefer blondes--this smart, sexy book provides real answers to these and many other questions about our most baffling dating and mating behaviors. Based on the latest research in biology, evolutionary psychology, neuroscience, and cognitive science, Do Gentlemen Really Prefer Blondes?dares to explain the science behind sex--and opensa fascinating window on the intriguing phenomenon of love and attraction. Did you know...
*When a couple first fall in love, their brains are indistinguishable from those of the clinically insane
*You can tell a lot about a person's sexual chemistry just by looking at his or her hands*Your genes influence whose body odors you prefer
Viewed through the lens of science and instinct, your love life might be seen in a completely different way. This bookprovides both an in-depth exploration into our sexual psyches--and fresh advice for men and women who want to discover the secrets of successful relationships.
If you've ever wondered how scientists measure love--or whether men really prefer blondes--this smart, sexy book provides real answers to these and many other questions about our most baffling dating and mating behaviors. Based on the latest research in biology, evolutionary psychology, neuroscience, and cognitive science, Do Gentlemen Really Prefer Blondes?dares to explain the science behind sex--and opensa fascinating window on the intriguing phenomenon of love and attraction. Did you know...
*When a couple first fall in love, their brains are indistinguishable from those of the clinically insane
*You can tell a lot about a person's sexual chemistry just by looking at his or her hands*Your genes influence whose body odors you prefer
Viewed through the lens of science and instinct, your love life might be seen in a completely different way. This bookprovides both an in-depth exploration into our sexual psyches--and fresh advice for men and women who want to discover the secrets of successful relationships.
- Print length368 pages
- LanguageEnglish
- Publication dateSeptember 29, 2009
- Dimensions5.02 x 0.82 x 7.52 inches
- ISBN-100385342160
- ISBN-13978-0385342162
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- Reviewed in the United States on July 17, 2011
- Reviewed in the United States on June 22, 2013As a senior psychology major, I am pretty careful about purchasing popular psychology books, but this was a great find. It gives a good overview of the biology behind attraction and romance. Pincott uses good science without using the heady vocabulary that can accompany accurate science. If you're looking for an in-depth study on any one portion of this topic though (i.e. I bought this book with an interest in scent and attraction), this is probably not the book for you. It doesn't focus on any one aspect very long. I do love the ability to flip to any one topic in the book and just read without having to read the whole book preceding that section for it to make sense.
- Reviewed in the United States on February 24, 2010Jena Pincott's book is collection of short essays on sex and biology. While clearly intended for the casual lay reader, Pincott does include a list of references by chapter.
The reason you need this book is to help you understand the unseen factors behind others sexual and bonding behaviours. If one is to get along with others, it helps to recognize when they are hungry, tired or angry. In a similar way, it helps to recognize and understand the deeper cues people involuntarily use. Pincott's book is lay text for doing so. If nothing else, it will explain the importance of spending time gazing into your loved one's eyes.
- Reviewed in the United States on April 26, 2016Learned a lot that stuck with me for years. Who knew men with blue eyes naturally prefer Blue eyed women, but no other gender/sex combo has a natural preference. Ordering again because I lost my first copy to an unreturning friend.
- Reviewed in the United States on March 3, 2009I would have liked to have given this book a higher rating than I did. The author obviously perused some excellent studies and scientific works before putting it together. The "Sources" chapter proves that she's consulted with some find minds. Unfortunately, she alludes to these works more than she details them in her narrative. Also, there are no footnotes which was disappointing; as was the fact that there is no Index. Lamentfully, it is written with the talk-show chick crowd in mind. One will realize this a few seconds after opening it when he discovers that its pages are written in lilac ink. This might not be its death knell but the only thing about hitching your point of view to the perspectives of The View and Oprah watchers is that they cannot handle any truth--none whatsoever, so I really doubt that Do Gentlemen Really Prefer Blondes will appeal to them as it occasionally is quite blunt. It's also a bit too technical for the mind of mush crowd. The end result is a publication that is neither fish nor fowl. I personally didn't like it because it was too girly and obfuscated too many scientific truths; whereas, her desired audience won't like it because it's too educational and not biased enough against men. In all likelihood, this book will soon hit the remainder bin.
The bottom line is that, in America today, there is a real battle going on between Truth and Sensitivity. Sadly, truth is losing out. Political correctness is all about telling lies in the hopes of advancing one group over another and women are currently the primary recipients of this toxic largesse. It was my feeling that Pincott tried to cushion many an unpleasant truth in these pages which eventually wore me down. A prime example of this is page 266's tagbox entitled "Keep a Flock of Wingmen." I could barely read the passage all the way through as the author seems to know nothing about male friendships or (perhaps) friendships in general. She defines a wingman as one whose sole role is to attract potential dates to you. What? That type of thinking is both surreal and macabre. It's true that women value men higher when they are seen in the presence of other women, but Pincott turns reality into farce by suggesting that the converse is true as well...only it isn't. When women appear in the company of a lot of males, men think they're on the game or far worse. Moreover, we also have no desire to steal another fellow's woman. Indeed, a woman who's currently sleeping with a man has far less value than one who is observed unencumbered. That's just two examples of goofy misconception that you'll find in these pages but I could outline many more.
- Reviewed in the United States on October 30, 2014muy bueno
- Reviewed in the United States on December 22, 2008A very good book written in a layman's format so it is easier to digest the scientific information, concerning why we love and why are attracted to some and not to others. I thought it was well written and not very long, so a an easy read.

