BREAKING NEWS: WHEN PEOPLE WANT SEX, THEY’LL LIE

A study from the University of Rochester and the Interdisciplinary Center Herzliya in Israel finds that if we want sex, we will lie. In a series of experiments, the researchers found that as our “sexual systems” are activated in the presence of an attractive stranger, it is common for us to embellish, conform, and outright lie all to make a good first impression. It starts happening when our brains first become aware that we are attracted to someone nearby and begins to formulate sexual thoughts and inclinations.
– For example, in one experiment, subjects completely changed their stated opinion when interacting with someone of the opposite sex they found attractive.
– In another, both men and women tended to report lower numbers of sexual partners in the presence of an attractive individual.
According to study author Gurit Birnbaum, “People will do and say just about anything in order to make a connection with an attractive stranger. When your sexual system is activated you are motivated to present yourself in the best light possible. That means you’ll tell a stranger things that make you look better than you really are.”
* Just like politicians on the campaign trail!
* This is real groundbreaking stuff, Gurit. If that’s your real name.
* Did they mention anywhere in the article that their research consisted of an hour in a strip club?
* People will also lie AFTER sex. Like promising to call … giving you a fake phone number … putting ten bucks on the dresser and saying it’s 50 …