90| How Women Compete for Men - Maryanne Fisher

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In this episode Maryanne Fisher gives advice on: - How Maryanne became involved in studying female intrasexual competition: how women compete for each other for men, or to retain the men they have (02:47) - Synchronizing menstrual cycles when women are around each other (e.g., living together, working together) and its indirect course into social dominance (05:00) - The types of things women compete for: access to good men or retaining the men they have (07:00) - Variations in the definition of a "good man" (09:00) - Research showing that people are more focused on genetics when they are younger (09:28) - Important traits women use to attract the men they want: their competition tools (10:13) - The influencers of competition (e.g. gossip) (13:00) - The correlation between changes in facial expressions and unappealing behavior, and how that diminishes attractiveness (15:23) - The cycles of a woman's competitiveness (16:47) - Comparison of competitive trends based on geographical locations, and your local environment (18:05) - Measures of quality of resources in figuring out the competition and the market (20:10) - Is there increased competition as a result of women (generally) peaking sexually in their thirties? (22:00) - Waist to hip ratio (WHR - compares the size of your waist to your hips) in order to identify the "ideal" measure: the attraction of men towards women based on this measure (body mass, physical attractiveness, and the Marilyn Monroe comparison) (24:20) - Data related to men offering women sex and differences in receptivity (Clark and Hatfield study, see show notes below) (26:40) - What competition among women means for men in terms of how a man approaches a woman he is attracted to (30:45) - Best way to connect with Maryanne and learn more about her work (32:26) - Recommendations for high quality advice (32:45) - Research regarding women and sexual responses, in terms of their physiology, and the book GET MORE: Show Notes & Resources , Interview Transcript and Comments . HELP ME SPREAD THE WORD! Think this episode was Kick-Ass? An iTunes review would be SO appreciated! This is what helps me stand out so I can help more men like you. Click here to review the show . FEEDBACK Hit me up with your comments and guest suggestions. I read EVERYTHING. • Email: [email protected] • Get my newsletter: Click here to get my Newsletter • Got a question? Drop it in our voicemail to get it answered: 323.747.5006 MORE FREE STUFF: • Get the Fast Track Dating System • Get Monster Brain Dump from our Editorial Team on Top Advice of All Time

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