Older adults share 19 things they no longer want to deal with as they age, including theme parks, disappointment, uncomfortable shoes, being talked down to, and the hassle of finding parking. Other things on the list include Daylight Saving Time, complicated trips on public transportation, trying to be "cool," staying in cheap accommodations, caring about one-sided relationships, keeping up with fashion trends, partying and clubbing, bars without food, sitting on the floor, having roommates, camping, trying certain new activities, and seeking out new music.
Rapper Jack Harlow opened up about his sex life and declared his preference for the missionary position during an appearance on the Call Her Daddy podcast. He defended his vanilla preferences, stating that people have become over-sexualized and that there is nothing better than intimate connection. Harlow also discussed his preference for sweet and non-toxic partners and shared a personal story about a pregnancy scare in middle school. The rapper has been romantically linked to celebrities such as Saweetie, Addison Rae, and Dua Lipa.
A study published in the Archives of Sexual Behavior suggests that a person's gender has a greater influence on their preferences for a long-term partner than their sexual orientation. The research, which included a diverse sample of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and heterosexual individuals, found that certain attributes such as wealth, physical attractiveness, enlightenment, and caring were universally valued across sexual orientations. However, gender emerged as the most critical factor shaping partner preferences. Women showed a higher preference for partners who are caring, enlightened, wealthy, generous, adventurous, cultivated, comedic, and like-minded, while men showed a higher preference for a physically attractive partner and a domestic partner. The study highlights the need for more comprehensive research on mate selection preferences across different sexual orientations.
People are sharing the outdated or obsolete technology they still use regularly because it suits their wants and lives. From burning CDs to using physical maps, individuals have various reasons for sticking with older tech, including convenience, familiarity, and personal preference. Some examples include using car keys instead of keyless start, handwriting shopping lists, owning tabletop radios, budgeting with envelopes, and wearing regular watches.
Despite the rise of new technology, there are still people who prefer to use outdated or obsolete items. A Reddit thread garnered over 16,000 responses, with some of the most common preferences including wired earphones, calculators, Nintendo GameCube, notepads and pens, and watches that only tell the time. Other outdated items mentioned were iPod Classics, film cameras, CDs, wired internet connections, printers without subscriptions, physical address books, and landline phones. People cited reasons such as reliability, convenience, personal ownership, and access to content not available on streaming platforms.
Pinkbike conducted a poll to determine whether people prefer using the metric or imperial system for measuring bikes. While the metric system is considered more logical and consistent, the use of imperial units is still prevalent, particularly in the US and the UK. The bike industry is gradually shifting towards metric measurements, but a mix of both systems is still commonly used. Pinkbike seeks to include both units in their reviews, but the poll aims to gauge user preferences.
A recent study examined the impact of COVID-19 vaccination status on dating preferences in romantic relationships. The research found that individuals' vaccination decisions influenced their preferences for potential partners, with a significant portion prioritizing vaccination status. Factors such as race, gender, sexual identity, and political affiliation also played a role in openness to a partner's vaccination status. The study, based on data from the Singles in America survey, revealed that 49.9% of participants definitely wanted their dating partners to be vaccinated, while 6.1% did not. The findings highlight the influence of vaccination status on dating behavior and the need for further research on how these attitudes translate into actual dating choices.
Researchers studied locusts to understand why certain smells are appealing while others are not. They found that locusts innately preferred scents resembling grass and banana, while rejecting almond and citrus-like smells. The study provides insights into how an organism's preferences can constrain its learning ability, particularly in relation to the timing of rewards. The researchers also discovered that the timing of reward delivery during training was crucial for the locusts' association of scents with rewards. This research sheds light on how sensory signals are processed in the brain and how preferences are encoded.
Gamers often immediately change certain settings in games to suit their preferences and enhance their gaming experience. These settings include adjusting brightness in horror games, choosing between subs and dubs for language options, selecting the desired difficulty level, disabling motion blur and chromatic aberration, opting for performance mode over quality mode, turning off V-Sync to reduce input lag, lowering audio levels, disabling mouse smoothing, and changing the default inverted Y-axis in first-person shooters.
Members of the USWNT shared their preferences for who they would like to sit next to during their 13-hour flight to New Zealand for the World Cup. Some players mentioned wanting to sit next to friends, while others preferred to have their own space to sleep. They also discussed their travel must-haves, including headphones, books, sunscreen, hair-care products, and even hair dye.
In a Reddit thread, gay men shared their turn-offs when it comes to behaviors they find unsexy. Some of the listed turn-offs included assuming someone's sexual role based on their behavior, sending explicit photos too soon, twerking, using offensive language, excessive cosmetic enhancements, flirting with partnered individuals, and acting macho or pretending to be straight. Other turn-offs mentioned were specific clothing choices, certain facial expressions, and narcissistic behavior.
Kim Kardashian revealed on an episode of The Kardashians that she prefers to have the lights off during intimate moments, but has no inhibitions during photoshoots. She also discussed the difficulties of dating in the public eye and her desire to "sneak around" a little bit. Kardashian recently ended a nine-month relationship with Pete Davidson and expressed her reluctance to date just one person. New episodes of The Kardashians are available on Hulu.
A man on TikTok asked women why height matters to them in relationships while staying body positive. Thousands of women responded, with reasons ranging from wanting to wear heels to being able to reach high shelves. Studies show that both men and women care about height in relationships, with women preferring partners at least 8 inches taller and men preferring partners at least 3 inches shorter. While it's okay to have a preference, it's not okay to completely turn someone away because of something they can't control.
Reddit users shared things they are starting to dislike more as they get older, including functioning on low sleep, bullshit pricing structures, managing their body like a Tamagotchi, memories of themselves, and the fear of losing their parents. Other dislikes include the expectation of being contactable 24/7, getting sick, driving at night, migraines, and politics. Some users also mentioned changes in their preferences, such as preferring instrumental music over music with vocals and savory flavors over chocolate.
