{"id":40140,"date":"2023-04-01T02:37:28","date_gmt":"2023-04-01T00:37:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.lelo.com\/blog\/?p=40140"},"modified":"2024-10-30T05:15:17","modified_gmt":"2024-10-30T04:15:17","slug":"the-role-of-laughter-in-sex-and-attraction","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.lelo.com\/blog\/the-role-of-laughter-in-sex-and-attraction\/","title":{"rendered":"The Role of Laughter in Sex and Attraction"},"content":{"rendered":"

Seeing an attractive woman with a below-average guy inevitably draws all sorts of conclusions (often unfair ones), such as: he\u2019s probably rich, she might be insecure, he must be good in bed or especially well-endowed below the waist\u2026 However, the truth might be much simpler than that \u2013 maybe he\u2019s funny. <\/span><\/p>\n

Science increasingly <\/span>shows<\/span><\/a> that the old trope \u201che makes me laugh\u201d really works as a valid strategy for finding sexual partners. And, to make matters even more interesting, it reflects <\/span>differences between sexes<\/span><\/a> in a way that women actively choose funny men, while men not only seek female partners with a good sense of humor, but also those receptive to their own jokes. <\/span><\/p>\n

However, it does not work both ways and men are much less interested in <\/span>funny women<\/span><\/a>. So, are we just shallow or is there more to it?<\/span><\/p>\n

The Magnetism of Humor<\/b><\/h2>\n

Evolutionary speaking, choosing a sexual partner is a bit of a crazy process in which we often have to make a relatively quick decision about something that might have a long-term impact not only on our life, but on passing on our genes. <\/span><\/p>\n

So, what\u2019s so magnetic about funny guys? For one thing, humor points to a sociable and agreeable personality. It also alleviates the tension of the courtship ritual that predates mating, and much healthier than alcohol which we tend to use for the same purpose. <\/span><\/p>\n

Humor is simply magnetic \u2013 it helps us imagine a lifetime filled with cheerful moments. Life can often be really grim and we naturally want to spend it next to people that can brighten up those moments.<\/span><\/p>\n

Laughter Heals<\/b><\/h2>\n

Laughter also has a number of <\/span>benefits<\/span><\/a> for both the mind and the body, including:<\/span><\/p>\n