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The Science Behind Relationships; Humans Media explores the basis of our attraction, contempt, why we do what we do and to whom we do it.

Eye contact
Have you ever been caught up in a painfully awkward and lengthy stare with a stranger? Perhaps you were on a bus or train, or part of a museum tour, or attending a busy and colourful carnival, or perhaps even locking eyes with your oh-so-dreamy crush?
By Crystal6 years ago in Humans
Monogamous Relationships Do Not Work
What is Monogamy? The Oxford Dictionary defines monogamy as “the practice of marrying or state of being married to one person at a time.” This concept can also be applied to purely sexual relationships where two people exclusively engage in sex with only each other, known as sexual monogamy. In zoology, the term can be interpreted as having only one mate at a time (Lexico, 2020).
By Lucy 6 years ago in Humans
Should We Use Our DNA For Profile Matching in Dating Apps?
The use of DNA for matching profiles by dating websites and apps In a recent article, Emily Mullin published a thoughtful discussion on the possible development of dating apps that use genetic information from its users, to eliminate matches that could lead to offspring with genetic disorders. In her piece, she described the implications of such tools and argued against the view that genetics-based matching is a form of Eugenics.
By EdgarHuitema6 years ago in Humans
ESFJ's are Incredible!
ESFJ’s are one of the most popular personality types in the general population. There are far more females who have this specific personality type. Male and female ESFJ’s will certainly have a lot in common, however there are some major differences as well. ESFJ’s tend to want to fit easily with society so they will go to great lengths to fit into their own perceived gender roles. People with this personality type are very outgoing, gregarious, fun-loving, warm, friendly, emotional, sensitive, and somewhat dramatic at times. ESFJ’s are well-liked by most people which is a good thing because there are a lot of them in the world!
By Rowan Finley 6 years ago in Humans
Monogamy, is it natural or Possible?
A concept I've always had trouble understanding. I've always contemplated if I could practice it as well. Monogamy, the very word burns my fingertips as I type this post. Is this a natural concept? Or is it a societal structure designed to make us feel whole if we're conjoined to one partner.
By Adonis Richards6 years ago in Humans
How To Sync Your Non-Verbal Persona for The Perfect First Impression
Ever wondered why the universal head movement for no is the repeated movement from side to side? Why yes is the nodding movement? Welcome to the fascinating world of non-verbal gestures and body language, where, what we don’t say is more important than what we do say. First impressions are hugely important and understanding that your body sometimes communicates a different message to your spoken one is important. This article will show you how to make sure your non-verbal persona is in sync with your spoken word.
By Robert Turner6 years ago in Humans
Does Infancy Attachment Impact Your Relationships?
Do you remember being a baby? Do you remember the things you did with your caregiver? Chances are the answer to that question is no. This doesn't mean that that time doesn't play a hugely significant role in how we develop. Infancy attachment plays a major role in our development or trust and how we approach future relationships.
By Teela Hudak7 years ago in Humans
The Addictive Cycle of Abuse
Understanding Traumatic Bonding Traumatic bonding is something that occurs in victims of abusive relationships, and is the reason so many women stay or end up going back to their abuser. Traumatic bonding is caused by a cycle of abuse. When abused mentally or physically, our body’s survival instincts kick in and release “endogenous opioids,” endogenous opioids being naturally made opioids that are released into your body to numb/relieve severe emotional and physical pain that would cause your body distress. To put this numbing-suppressing-pain relieving-analgesia-chemical release into perspective for you—opioids are what morphine and heroin are made of. So when you have experienced enough abuse, your body naturally shields itself from the pain, and you no longer care or feel the pain of your abuser’s actions.
By Thalia G7 years ago in Humans
Zodiac Signs and Psychology
“You’re such a Capricorn”—the statement that started my journey of understanding the categorization of personalities and self-discovery. I soaked up every article that came my way on Facebook, every “Tell Us Your Sign And We’ll Tell You What Flavor Cheesecake You Are” quiz, all because I’m obsessed with the idea of predicting behavior and putting people in boxes. It’s been six or so years since I started logging my own findings, trying to bridge the gap between behavioral art and science. What I can tell you is this: every story has multiple pieces, as do our personalities.
By Ariel Willingham7 years ago in Humans
Gender, Sex, and Sexuality
You’re at a family dinner and a distant relative says, “It doesn’t matter what they think they feel like. If he has a penis, he is a man. That’s how it works in reality.” Assuming you put on your sociology hat, how do you explain to them the role of society in gender, sex, and sexuality construction?
By C C8 years ago in Humans
An Autistic Romance
I am 31 years old. I am not who I thought I'd be and I'm most definitely not where I thought I'd be on the path of life. 11 years, 7 Months, and 21 days ago, I met the man of my dreams. I don't know that I would call it love at first sight because I don't believe in love at first sight. I never have. People have so much more depth than just what you see at first sight. I fall in love with souls and minds, not appearances. However, his appearance did help.
By Dora Upchurch9 years ago in Humans
Pros and Cons of Being an Empath
Maybe you soak up other people's feelings like a dirty dish scrub. Maybe you feel like you have a deeper understanding of the world than most people you hang around. Or maybe you were just curious and didn't know what the word "empath" means and wanted to find out through this article. Before you go plugging the word "empath" into Google, I've got you covered. The results of your search would look something like this: "em·path ˈempaTH' noun (chiefly in science fiction) a person with the paranormal ability to apprehend the mental or emotional state of another individual."
By M.L. Sukala9 years ago in Humans