Hate Watching Rom-Coms with Your Girlfriend? Here's Something That Might Change Your Mind

Sappy is sexy: Romantic movies can make women horny, suggests new research from the Netherlands.

In the study, women showed more implicit desire for sex after watching particularly tender scenes from Titanic and Indecent Proposal than they did after viewing sexually explicit clips. Men’s desire, on the other hand, took a nosedive after watching the mushy movies; the guys wanted sex much less following sentimental fare than when they saw X-rated scenes or boring documentary clips.

Why might romantic movies rev up her motor? Women’s sexual motivation seems to be triggered more by a relationship-based context than an overly sexual one, says study author Marieke Dewitte, Ph.D.

It’s all evolutional: Women needed to be more tuned in to what went on relationship-wise before agreeing to knock boots with a handsome caveman. That's because a partner that stuck close by could help increase the survival chances of their baby Neanderthals.  

Look Ten Years Younger Instantly

Men, we have a serious problem on our hands, or should we say, in our closets. We’re wearing clothes that don’t fit. Maybe we’ve been watching too many Seinfeld reruns. Maybe we’ve been taking the wrong notes from our fathers. Either way, it’s aging us. And it stops here.

We see it all the time, even on the stylish streets of New York: men in oversized khakis, button ups, and even shoes (usually of the clunky square-toed variety). But even worse, these guys are fit, good looking, twenty to thirty-somethings not dressing to their full potential. (For style inspiration from guys who do it right, check out Street Scenes: New York Fashion Week.) See, dressing younger doesn’t mean digging up your old tees from college and wearing a backwards cap. Surprisingly enough, it just means not dressing older. Here are the top fashion fails that age you—and how to fix ‘em for your best look yet.

Who Dies the Most from Binge Drinking?

Talk about a sobering stat: Middle-aged guys make up the majority of binge-drinking deaths each year, finds a new study from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

According to the report, six people die in the U.S. every day as a direct result of alcohol poisoning, mostly from binge drinking. And guys old enough to know better are leading the pack. Men aged 35 to 54 make up 55 percent of these drinking-related deaths in men, and 42 percent of them overall—including both men and women.

Why You Cry When Your Favorite Team Wins

Your eyes are bone dry when you’re hurt or sad. But the night your team took home the title? Waterworks. What’s the deal with that?

For the first time, researchers have looked into this odd “tears of joy” phenomenon. The Yale University study team calls it a “dimorphous display”—meaning your expressions and reactions don’t seem to match up with how you’re feeling. Other examples include smiling when you’re frustrated, or making sad faces or sounds when you see an adorable baby.

How to Tell if Your House Is Haunted

There are lots of "ghost stories" out there, but we're, like, 100 percent sure they're just that: stories. But out of pure curiousity, we figured we'd get the point of view of some real life paranormal reserarchers: John E.L. Tenney, cohost of Destination America’s new series "Ghost Stalkers," and Joanne Emmons, author of I Think My House Is Haunted!

Tenney and Emmons get calls from people who experience strange sightings or sounds, then work systematically to rule out all non-paranormal explanation. Ninety-eight percent of the time, the calls can be explained by forces in the everyday physical world, Tenney says. His phone rings off the hook every fall and spring because that’s when changing temperatures cause all kinds of creaks, groans, and pops in people’s homes. Or a flickering light proves to be a case of bad wiring, for example.

5 Orgasm Myths That Are Just Not True At All

If you had to put your relationship status with orgasms on Facebook, admit it: It would probably say: It's complicated. Sometimes, you wind up sighing in frustration that you just can't finish, and others, the big O sneaks up when you least expect it. Orgasms are elusive enough without having to cut through the myths—and when it comes to climaxes, there are a lot of them floating around. Read through these common misconceptions so you can ditch them and get on your way to your best possible sex life.

9 Things Some Men Are Too Afraid to Ask For in Bed

No matter how much crazy-great sex you and your partner might be having, admit it: You've wondered if there's any desire he's holding back. Hey, chances are you have a fantasy or curiosity that you may or may not have worked up the courage to divulge just yet, so what's his?

To find out, we asked some men what they're not asking for in the bedroom (but secretly kind of want to). Their answers may or may not surprise you, but regardless, it's a good reminder that we can all be a little more open behind closed doors.

Is MSG Really Bad For You?

Few things have been demonized in the nutrition world as much as monosodium glutamate (MSG), a flavor enhancer used in processed foods such as canned soup, packaged snacks, or your favorite Chinese takeout. But how bad is it for you, really?

A video made by the American Chemistry Society, a professional society for chemists, explains that the case against MSG is mostly hype. And Men's Health nutrition advisor Mike Roussell, Ph.D., agrees. "The science behind our fears just doesn't hold up," he says.

Monosodium glutamate is just salt combined with glutamate. Salt is essential to health. Your body can't make it, and your cells need it to function. And glutamate is a naturally occurring amino acid that makes foods like soy sauce, aged cheese, and beef so tasty, Roussell says. So when you eat MSG, it's broken back down into salt and glutamate, he says.