Researchers in the UK have determined that women prefer men with facial stubble, whom they view as “tough, mature, aggressive, dominant and masculine - and as the best romantic partners, either for a fling or a long-term relationship”.

Research Psychologists at Northumbria University used computer technology to alter the photos of men’s faces to reflect different stages of facial hair- clean-shaven, light stubble, heavy stubble, light beard and full beard.

The study goes on to state: “In desirability for a short-term relationship, a female preference for male faces with stubble or light beard was found, with clean-shaven and fully bearded faces being the least preferred.” (Editor’s Note: I do love me a 5 o’clock shadow, except when it leaves me with red, irritated skin after a long, steamy makeout sesh.) Read More »

I don’t know, you guys. It’s not like I hate John Mayer. In fact, I actually really love him.

I mean, to be honest, Room for Squares was the soundtrack to my summer before college. And I may or may not have been lured into a dorm room and serenaded by a lame college freshman who knew Mayer’s entire catalog by heart.

John and I…it was shameless love.

Hell, I even went to see the guy live. Yes, I was 19 and thought going to see John Mayer drone on and on about undying love was a totally good time.

But over the years I’ve gone through some major changes and so has John. We’ve both grown. Except John’s done so awkwardly. So, so awkwardly.

I thought his John Mayer Trio disheveled look was akin to your little brother discovering jazz and completely adopting the look for a year while he “explored”. Awkward.

His stint with Jessica? Yeah sure, he did it because he could. Still awkward.

Don’t get me started on his comedy career (which I actually find funny, but I think Sarah Silverman is the funniest so….yeah, awkward.)

Need more proof? Fine. Check out this hideous gallery. Read More »

Allison Stokke’s dream of becoming the world’s best pole vaulter seems to have been replaced by another dream: to be removed from the sexual spotlight that Internet bloggers have brightly shined on her over the course of the past few weeks.

As we’ve all probably seen by now, the second With Leather introduced Allison to the non-athletic world, the media has stuck to her like glue, painting her the picture of a young, adolescent sex symbol, barely out of high school. Her and her family have grown more and more uneasy with the unwanted attention, and her boyfriend’s douchebagginess has even come into question, thanks to all of her jealous male fans, who wish she’d do something with their poles instead. Ohhh, snap!

This summer is big for Allison, as she is preparing to compete in the Nike Nationals. There are rumors that Nike itself wants to sign her up for an actual marketing deal, although nothing at all has been confirmed.

Even if Nike did come to her, I don’t think she would accept, being that she hates the fact she’s more famous for being hot than an athlete at this point, and the company would more than likely try to bank on her looks and all of the media hubbub than anything else. She definitely does not seem to want any more attention - especially in print ads and on TV - for now at least, and I don’t blame her. (more pics after the jump) Read More »