Think you could beat a lie detector? If you answer yes, you might just be overly confident—and maybe a man under 30.
1 in 12 people think they could.
A poll by YouGov found 8% of Americans are confident they could trick a polygraph into thinking they were telling the truth.
Men under 30 are the most confident they could beat a polygraph.
Men and people between 18 and 29 were the most likely to say they’re a good enough liar to outsmart those tests –– 11% of guys compared to just 6% of women, and 13% of people under 30 think they could do it too.
But here’s the twist: a lot of people don’t trust lie detectors in the first place.
Around 1 in 8 think polygraphs consistently identify truthful people as liars, and 3 in 4 think that kind of mistake happens at least occassionally. And it goes both ways. Roughly the same numnber think polygraphs let liars off the hook.
So, are we lying to ourselves about how good we are at lying? Or, were the people surveyed just lying about lying?
Wait… is lying there silent and motionless not a turn-on? Hmm, might have to adjust my technique.
A survey by the dating (err, hook-up) site SaucyDates.com asked men and women to rank some of the most common noises people make during sex.
If you’re not sure what your signature sound should be in the bedroom, here’s a handy guide to what people actually like, and what makes them want to fake a headache.
How Popular Are These Sex Sounds?
1. Moaning
91% of men like it
77% of women like it
Verdict: The universal go-to. Moaning is the gold standard of bedroom sounds.
2. Talking Dirty
77% of men
74% of women
Verdict: Verbal flirting works. If you’ve got a sexy voice and/or a decent imagination, you’re in business.
3. Heavy Breathing
60% of men
46% of women
Verdict: Totally acceptable. Sounds of exertion = still hot… just maybe don’t sound like you’re running a marathon.
4. Screaming
51% of men
36% of women
Verdict: It’s polarizing. Some like it wild, others prefer their neighbors not call the cops.
5. Swearing
39% of men
31% of women
Verdict: High risk, high reward. When done right, it’s hot. When done wrong, it’s…awkward.
6. Squeaking
28% of men
15% of women
Verdict: Is this you, or the bed? Either way, it’s not topping anyone’s fantasy list.
7. Silence
8% of men
13% of women
Verdict: So, 1 in 12 men and 1 in 8 women actually do like the silent treatment. Maybe I don’t need to change my technique after all.
Bonus: The Worst Phrases to Say in Bed
They also polled people to find the worst lines to blurt out in the sack. Whether you’re getting it on with a man or a woman, #1 is the same for both. But then things get interesting.
Top Lines Men Don’t Want to Hear
1. The wrong name 2. “I need to poop.” 3. “What time is it?” 4. “That’s it?” 5. “Get it over with.”
Top Lines Women Don’t Want to Hear
1. The wrong name 2. “I can’t do it.” 3. “I’m going soft.” 4. “Did you do this with your ex?” 5. Any mention of the woman’s sister
Apparently, Halloween isn’t just spooky for kids… it’s also terrifying for single adults?
A new survey from Dating.com found that 59% of single people say Halloween is one of the hardest days of the year… and 57% say it’s actually worse to be alone on Halloween than on Valentine’s Day. Which is wild, considering Valentine’s Day was literally invented to make single people feel awkward.
Almost 80% admit they feel lonely on October 31st, and more than half have even cried after opening the door to trick-or-treaters. (“No, I’m not crying… you’re crying. Now take your Snickers and leave me to my pumpkin spice despair.”)
So why does Halloween hit so hard? For one, it’s a very group holiday.
There are couples costumes, family parties, and squads of friends all pretending to be vampires together. And, if you show up solo, you may think you look like you wandered out of a haunted house looking for emotional support.
And even staying home isn’t exactly a win. Watching horror movies or baking festive treats alone sounds cozy in theory, but in practice it’s a lot more fun when shared with someone (anyone) else.
77% of singles admit they’ve pretended to have plans on Halloween, and 73% say social media makes it worse.
It’s tough scrolling past photos of matching “Barbie & Ken” costumes when you’re dressed as “Person Eating Candy Alone, Again.”
So if you’re flying solo this Halloween, remember: you’re not alone in being alone. Just think of it as the one night you can wear a mask and emotionally hide behind it.
Some couples seem like they were separated at birth. Others make you wonder if one of them just lost a bet.
A new survey from the adult toy site LELO found 26% of people in relationships think they and their partner are polar opposites. But a solid 73% of us still believe opposites attract.
We’re talking the usual yin-and-yang combos: introvert meets extrovert, planner meets free spirit, dreamer meets spreadsheet warrior. When it works, each person brings something the other one lacks. You get balance, growth, and someone to blame when your “spontaneous weekend trip” costs $800.
But most people don’t go out looking for someone who hates all the same stuff they love. According to the people in the survey, the sweet spot for a successful relationship is 54% similar. That’s just enough overlap to share a Netflix account without fighting over every show.
You just need to match up on these core things
The things couples really need to match on are big ones: core values, family goals, and what counts as cheating (on a diet or each other). The least important things? Career ambitions, fitness routines, and hobbies. So, you might still make it even if one of you runs marathons while the other spends weekends on the couch binge-watching whatever Peacock is shoving down our throats that month.
You might not stay opposites forever
The good news: opposites may attract, but they don’t usually stay opposites. Over time, most couples say they’ve grown more alike than different. So, maybe love doesn’t just find a way… it finds the middle.
When it comes to fashion, Lainey Wilson has one unmistakable signature: bell bottoms. But will she even feature them in her nuptials?
Whether she’s on stage, at an award show, or just walking through an airport, she’s almost never seen without them. So naturally, fans are wondering — will she wear bell bottoms on her wedding day?
According to Lainey herself, maybe… but not down the aisle. She recently joked that she might save the bell bottoms for theafterparty or thereception, hinting that even though she loves her flared look, she might go a little more traditional for the actual ceremony.
What’s on her wedding day playlist?
Lainey and her fiancé, former NFL player Duck Hodges, haven’t picked a wedding song yet either, but she says it’ll probably be something by Eric Church. In her words, “Eric Church is the artist we kind of bonded over,” which sounds like a pretty sweet full-circle moment for the country star couple.
If you’re keeping track, that means the odds are high that their first dance will be to something from Church’s catalog — maybe “Like Jesus Does” or “You Make It Look So Easy”? Either way, it’s bound to fit the vibe: country, heartfelt, and just a little rock and roll.
As for the dress code, fans might still want to keep their eyes open. Knowing Lainey’s love for bell bottoms, it wouldn’t be shocking if she finds a way to sneak them into her wedding weekend — maybe as part of a sparkly afterparty jumpsuit, or even a reception outfit that lets her move a little easier on the dance floor.
We all know what cheating is in a relationship… or do we?
Would it be cheating if you watched the next episode of “The Great British Baking Show” without your partner… but with someone else… who you previously dated, and are now just friends with… after having dinner together… but before having sex? (Kidding!)
Thousands of people took an online poll that asked if different things count as cheating or not.
1. Does kissing someone on the cheek count as cheating?
Only 15% say yes. 77% think kissing on the lips is definitely cheating. 3% even think it’s cheating when two actors have to kiss.
2. Scrolling through Tinder when you’re bored, but not messaging anyone?
51% say yes, that’s cheating. If you do message someone, 88% say it’s cheating.
3. Hugging someone very closely and slowly?
21% think that’s cheating.
4. Sending someone else revealing photos?
Yes, 93% say it’s cheating.
5. Giving someone a massage?
25% say it’s cheating no matter the context.
6. Flirting with that cute barista at Starbucks?
35% think it’s cheating.
7. Hooking up with someone else when you’re on a “break”?
38% say it’s cheating. Another 30% think it’s a gray area, so it depends.
8. Sharing a bed, but you don’t do anything?
23% say it’s cheating.
9. Holding hands with someone else?
32% say it’s cheating. Another 39% say it depends.
10. Telling someone, “I’d totally hook up with you if I was single”?
45% say it counts as cheating.
11. Hanging out with an ex without telling your significant other?
Only 44% think that’s definitely cheating.
12. Watching porn?
Only 12% say it’s cheating.
13. Sliding into someone else’s DMs?
63% say it’s cheating.
14. Having sex with someone else?
2% say that’s not cheating.
15. Your partner has been in a coma for months and might not wake up. You sleep with someone else. Is that cheating?
If your man has gone from “dud” to “stud” during your relationship, it might be time to jump on TikTok’s latest trend.
“Boyfriend glow-ups” are booming on social media, and the trend is exactly what it sounds like – women posting then-and-now comparisons of their partners before and after they got their hands on them.
The “before” shots usually show guys looking like they just rolled out of a college dorm room. Then cut to present day: tailored haircuts, upgraded fits, and a vibe straight out of “Esquire.”
The transformations we’ve seen range from full-blown rebrands to subtle tweaks to “wait, what changed?” (The “Is this a glow-down?” videos are also fun.) But the best of the best are less “fixer-upper” and more “HGTV-level renovation.” Common upgrades include cooler wardrobes, trimmed facial hair, and the kind of confidence that comes with being loved and styled by someone who knows what they’re doing.
Because they’ve been working on you for years, and they finally get to brag. Sure, it’s about growth, partnership, love. But more than that, it’s about the joy of watching them go from “graphic tee and flip-flops” to “knows how to layer.” If your boyfriend used to dress like a background character in a 2005 sitcom and now turns heads at brunch, go ahead and flex.
Choose the right soundtrack
If your guy has gone from “not” to “hot” during your tenure and you’ve got the receipts, then“When Did You Get Hot?” by Sabrina Carpenter is everyone’s song of choice. It’s become the unofficial soundtrack of the glow-up movement. (Like, if you’re not using it, are you even doing the trend right?)
A new dating term takes inspiration from one of the most popular movie franchises of all time. But did the person who came up with it do our boy dirty? Here’s what the hot new dating term “Shrekking” is all about.
Have you ever gone out with someone you weren’t attracted to because you figured, “Hey, at least they’ll treat me nice”… only to find out they were also a total bastard?
Congratulations, you’ve been Shrekked!
“Shrekking” is the new term for a delightfully savage concept. It’s when you “date down” (aka, go out with someone who’s not up to your normal standards) under the assumption that they’ll be kind, loyal, or emotionally available. But instead of a sweet and self-aware Prince Charming, you get an ogre who’s just as bad (if not worse) than the hottie who ghosted you last summer. Basically, you gambled on inner beauty and lost hard.
The term takes its inspiration from the “Shrek” movies, where Princess Fiona looks past appearances and falls for a literal ogre. But if you’re a little peeved Shrek got looped into this at all, you’re not alone. In the films, he’s a lovable grump with a heart of gold. So naming a trend after him when there’s so much negativity surrounding it isn’t really fair. But here we are.
Yes, it’s mostly about d-bag dudes
While the term technically applies to anyone, it’s mostly being used in reference to men. Which, let’s be honest, kinda tracks. Half of all sitcoms involve a hot wife being low-key Shrekked by her pudgy husband who knows his favorite NFL team’s schedule by heart, but can’t remember his anniversary. (“King of Queens,” “Everybody Loves Raymond,” “According to Jim,” “The Simpsons,” “The Flintstones,” “Family Guy,” “Curb Your Enthusiasm,” “Married… with Children”… to name a few.)
A new term for an old trend
Dating coach Amy Chan – author of “Breakup Bootcamp: The Science of Rewiring Your Heart” – told “USA Today“ it’s a trendy term for something she’s seen many times before. Lots of folks (often women) have taken a chance on someone who wasn’t their type, hoping that physical attraction would grow or that personality would win the day. And being open-minded like that can totally pay off… unless it backfires.
The term might be new, but the behavior isn’t. Plenty of people have put looks lower on the list or hoped attraction would grow over time, and that in itself isn’t a bad thing. Where it backfires is when someone assumes that just because they’re dating ‘down’ in looks, they’ll automatically be treated better.”
Check yourself before you Shrek yourself
The point is that being “less attractive” (whatever that means to you) doesn’t automatically make someone nicer, more mature, or better at relationships. That dumpy guy with one ear two inches higher than the other could be just as likely to ghost you, cheat, or pick fights about pineapple on pizza.
So what’s the takeaway? Don’t go into any relationship – whether hot, not, or even medium cute – with the expectation that their looks say something about their personality, or that you’re owed better treatment just because you’ve “lowered your standards.” People are people, no matter what they look like, and jerks come in every shape and size.
If you and your partner love bonding over a little tea-spilling about other people, you’re not toxic—you might just be building a better relationship.
A new study out of UC Riverside found that couples who gossip together tend to be happier together. According to researchers, trading hot takes about friends, coworkers, and that one couple from the party last weekend can actually be good for your love life.
The research involved 76 couples, each wearing devices that recorded snippets of their conversations throughout the day—around 14% of their total talk time.
On average, people spent 38 minutes a day gossiping, and about 29 of those minutes were with their significant other. So yes, your partner is officially your gossip BFF.
The researchers think this behavior helps strengthen romantic relationships because it creates emotional intimacy and a sense of “us versus the world.” Whether the gossip is lighthearted or a little more savage, the key is that you’re doing it together.
And it doesn’t have to be mean-spirited. Positive gossip can extend the fun of shared experiences (“I love how funny your coworker is!”), while negative gossip can affirm that you’re on the same page about the people in your orbit. For example, griping about a mutual friend on the ride home from a get-together might reinforce your bond more than pretending everything was great.
The takeaway? Venting, judging, or laughing about other people might actually be one of the secret ingredients to a solid relationship—as long as you’re doing it as a team.
So the next time you and your significant other are on the couch dissecting someone’s awkward toast at a wedding, just remember: it’s not petty, it’s partnership.
