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Post by Chirugal on Apr 29, 2010 12:48:13 GMT
This is a thread where everyone can post what's going through their minds. No matter how silly some of those thoughts might be. Today, I'm wondering why women like chocolate more than men. I'm too lazy to Google it, though.
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Post by stellar on May 2, 2010 3:59:43 GMT
Hi Chir, I'm not too lazy to Wiki it. Anecdotally, I had heard that chocolate has a chemical in it similar to a hormone that is produced in the female orgasm, hence why women find consuming chocolate more pleasurable than men. When I looked it up, I found chocolate can contain: "Cocoa solids contain alkaloids such as theobromine and phenethylamine, which have physiological effects on the body. It has been linked to serotonin levels in the brain." And... Chocolate contains a variety of substances, some of which have an effect on body chemistry. These include: Anandamide Arginine Caffeine, present in smaller amounts Dopamine Methylated xanthines (theobromine, caffeine & theophylline) Monoamine oxidase Oxalic acid Phenethylamine, an endogenous alkaloid sometimes described as a 'love chemical;[92] it is quickly metabolized by monoamine oxidase-B and does not reach the brain in significant amounts Phenylanine Phenylethylamine Serotonin Sugar Theobromine, the primary alkaloid in cocoa solids and chocolate and partly responsible for chocolate's mood-elevating effect Theophylline Tryptophan, an essential amino acid and precursor to serotonin Source: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ChocolateI also found this article: www.chocolate.org/misc/hot-chocolate.htmlThe latter, I would only take at face-value though.
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Post by Chirugal on May 2, 2010 7:26:35 GMT
*LMAO!* Wow. Bring on the chocolate! Wonder why men don't get all that stuff.
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Post by stellar on May 2, 2010 12:47:33 GMT
Well, if the chemical is different than what happens in the male brain on orgasm, then of course, they will have a different experience. They would certainly ingest the same stuff, but it just wouldn't have the same effect. Personally I love (expensive) dark chocolate because of what chocolate manufacturers call "mouth-feel." It has a silken-texture while it is in your mouth. It enhances the sensual experience for me. Cheaper chocolates don't contain the same amount of coco-solids so you get a different texture and a different experience.
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Post by Chirugal on May 2, 2010 14:24:23 GMT
*giggle* You should work for a chocolate company. Random thought: why do people always end up turning into their parents?
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Post by stellar on May 4, 2010 10:03:27 GMT
*giggle* You should work for a chocolate company. Random thought: why do people always end up turning into their parents? Right now I would love to be working in the sales/marketing department for a chocolate company as telco is making me a crabby bitch. Why do people become like their parents? Well, you derived nearly one hundred percent of your genome from them. I say nearly, because you always have a small percentage of random mutation. And what's more, they bring you up, impregnate you full of ideas or ideas that you want to rebel from and ultimately say all the dumb things you swore you never would. I personally hate sounding like my dad. But funnily enough, while I have a West Australian accent, every time I go to visit my mum and dad, I come back sounding like I am from Darkest Kent (as in South East of England for the non-POMs in the room). So, in short nature AND nurture have you pegged, Chir. ;D
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Post by Chirugal on May 5, 2010 22:02:58 GMT
Noooooo! I must fight it! Damn you, nature and nurture! Heee, Kent. My stepdad was born in Sidcup.
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Post by stellar on May 17, 2010 10:05:53 GMT
I feel a bit lost. I've tried reading several books over the past few months but nothing has sustained my interest for very long.
Can anyone suggest something that rocks that will reignite my interest in the written word?
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Post by marianne on May 17, 2010 11:28:18 GMT
If you want a challenging, mind expanding read with pretty prose you could try, en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paolo_Bacigalupi - The wind Up Girl. Or any of Ian Macdonald's books; Chaga, Kirinya, Brasyl, River of Gods. If you want gripping, easy reads, I'm having a Michael Connelly glut; Lincoln Lawyer and The Brass Verdict M x
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Post by Chirugal on May 17, 2010 21:51:23 GMT
Hmmmm... something that rocks. XD Personally, I love Jacqueline Carey if you want multi-layered fantasy intrigue, Karin Slaughter for amazing crime, Kelley Armstrong for strong heroine supernatural books (before Twilight came along and spawned loads of sappy copycats masquerading as supernatural books). My random thought: why are all my favourite authors female, and why are all the protagonists in those books also female? Am I a militant lesbian man-hater?
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Post by stellar on May 22, 2010 12:28:44 GMT
Am I a militant lesbian man-hater? Yes.
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Post by Chirugal on May 22, 2010 21:56:41 GMT
Cheers.
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Post by belinda on May 23, 2010 5:58:17 GMT
Yes! Love Jacqueline Carey. But then again I love so many female authors, with strong female main characters. I don't think a book with a wimpy woman would cut it for me anymore. Life is too short to lay down and be kicked. MaryJanice Davidson is someone who I wish would write more. Her Mermaid series wasn't long enough in my books, and her undead series is so funny it's not safe to drink and read at the same time. (I don't like tea stains on my books) Another great author is Yasmine Galenorn. Again more strong female leads. Getting my kiddo hooked on Anne M. Martin lately. Start 'em young, breed 'em strong. My random thought... Doctor Who at 7:30pm and Bones with witches in it tonight right after. Woohooo!
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Post by Chirugal on May 25, 2010 7:31:34 GMT
Thanks for the recs, Belinda!
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Post by stellar on Jun 5, 2010 16:35:06 GMT
From this week on Facebook: Parrish Versus Zombies.
Zombie Killing Weapon of choice?
Sidekick?
Survival scenario?
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