After studying an interactive Italian real-time music channel, Indiana University researchers found that women flirt more via text message than men. Their messages were longer, used more abbreviations and included more emoticons, so that "I love you! Can't wait to see you tonight," looks like, "I <3 u! Can't W8 2 CU 2nite. ;)."As sexting veterans, we have to agree. We've definitely been emboldened by electronic communication on more than one occasion. Read some sassy texts we got women to admit to sending.
10 Supposed Aphrodisiacs
Avocado Avocado trees were called Ahuacuati, or "testicle tree," by the Aztecs. And they were forbidden by Catholic priests for their sex appeal (no joke).
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Chocolate The Aztecs worshipped this treat for its supposed aphrodisiac properties. While that's not scientifically proven, it does affect serotonin and the circulatory system. When both of those are kickin', it's definitely a lot easier to get in the mood.
karenmcallister, Flickr
Asparagus On top of making your pee smell funny, these phallic-shaped veggies are rich in Vitamin E, which is essential to a healthy sex drive and to producing sex hormones.
geishaboy500, Flickr
Cinnamon Buns Cinnamon buns are the number-one smell that turns guys on, according to research from the Smell and Taste Treatment and Research Foundation in Chicago.
zebble, Flickr
Eggs Eggs are a symbol of fertility (duh) dating back to ancient Greece and the Indian Kama Sutra. Choose eggs that are naturally fertilized -- many factory-laid eggs are not produced with an actual rooster, resulting in eggs with less hormones. A study showed that men who ate naturally fertilized eggs showed increased libido, sexual activity and stamina.
aubergene, Flickr
Epimedium grandiflorum This plant is known by many as Horny Goat Weed for its er, happy effect on goats. It's popular in Chinese medicine and has been around for over 2000 years. It's frequently found in pill form and is considered to be safe.
halle, Flickr
Spanish Fly The most famous of aphrodisiacs is made up of crushed beetles and more than a little is believed to be fatal.
Muchaxo, Flickr
Ginseng Thought to posses "aphrodisiac properties," Ginseng is also a popular Chinese medicine. It also translates as "man root." So maybe that explains it.
GeekySpaz, Flickr
Spicy Stuff Chilies and peppers are known to pep up the sex drive, so if your guy can handle the heat, bring it into the kitchen. Chili peppers can stimulate the nervous system and pump up the drive in girls and guys alike.
adactio, Flickr
Turkey If you thought you felt a little tingle on Turkey Day, you were probably not alone. Turkey is often blamed for making us sleepy, but it turns out it is the same element that causes drowsiness, tryptophan, that's actually sending us to bed for a different reason.
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From Allison: "The blanket u got me isn't enough to keep me warm. The only solution is to actually sleep with u. Can't wait to see u! =)"
From Joy: "I want u! Come over now!"
From Michelle: "Hey babe, can we have some fun? soon?! ;)"
Tell Us: What's the flirtiest text message or IM you've ever sent?
Speaking of sexting ... the story about Diddy tweeting during a tawdry tantric encounter made us wonder:
Hot Bod, Cold Heart
Alex Rodriguez This skanky Yankee came under fire for getting cozy with a stripper at a Las Vegas Scores (ew), and was rumored to be cavorting with Madonna before the ink was dry on either of their divorce papers. Jerkometer rating: 7
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Mario Lopez Who knew that A.C. Slater was such a dirtbag? The buff "Dancing with the Stars" stud reportedly cheated on one lady friend with a Hooters girl, and his two-week 2004 marriage to Ali Landry ended when she learned of his bachelor party antics. Jerkometer rating: 8
Barry King, WireImage.com
Jude Law He may be gorgeous, and nobody can resist that accent. But you know what we can resist? Sleeping with our nanny. Jude? Not so much. He and then-fiancee Sienna Miller eventually broke up, obvs. Jerkometer rating: 7
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Matt Damon In 1998, Matt Damon told Oprah Winfrey during an interview on her show that he was no longer dating Minnie Driver. According to Driver, that was the first she'd heard of their breakup. Jerkometer rating: 2 (He gets points off for good behavior since.)
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Hugh Grant In 1995, Grant was infamously pulled over by L.A. police for lewd conduct with prostitute Divine Brown. Girlfriend Liz Hurley forgave him and even appeared on his arm at the premiere of "Nine Months" days after his arrest. Jerkometer rating: 9 (extra points for dragging Leno into it)
Dave Hogan, Getty Images
David Beckham What is it with married celebrities and the hired help? Although he has always denied it (and OK, so there's no proof), Becks was accused in 2004 of sleeping with then-personal assistant Rebecca Loos. Jerkometer rating: 3 (That shirtless picture inspires our goodwill, OK?)
Milk Processor's of America
Chace Crawford We know two things about the "Gossip Girl" boy: He's a total hottie, and he dumped Carrie Underwood via text. US Weekly reported in April, 2008 that the pair "mutually" parted ways via cellular phones. Jerkometer rating: 1 (hey, we've done it too)
Mark Von Holden, WireImage.com
Charlie Sheen Among other lowlights, Sheen "accidentally" shot ex-fiancee Kelly Preston, spent thousands on madam Heidi Fleiss and symbolically took a chainsaw to his wedding portrait with Denise Richards. Ew. Jerkometer rating: What comes after infinity?
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Ethan Hawke We were sad enough when this brainy babe's artsy-smartsy marriage to Uma Thurman ended. But to then shack up and have a baby with the nanny to his kids? For shame! Jerkometer rating: 4
Mirimax / Everett Collection
Ryan Philippe Although never officially confirmed, rumors still swirl that Ryan Philippe's divorce from his all-American wife Reese Witherspoon had a little something to do with an on-set affair with actress Abbie Cornish, now his girlfriend. Hmm. Jerkometer rating: 6
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Thursday 26 February
By Ali
Def agree -- it's so much easier to "rehearse" and delete and reword anything awkward, as opposed to saying it in person or on the phone.
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Thursday 26 February
By kimmie
personally I prefer to flirt on aim...the emoticons are cuter!
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Thursday 26 February
By Allison
I totally agree - there's something easier about having the option of making a "rough draft" and showing it to a girlfriend before sending a flirtatious text, instead of trying to do it confidently in person.
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Friday 27 February
By Teff
oh yeah def. agree. All I do now is flirt with guys through text...its fun lol
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Monday 02 March
By out there
it is easier, & you don't have to worry about their reaction as much. it also gives you time to think out a clever way of saying it rather than a quick straight to the point thing, although some guys do need that to get it ha
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