Women from Venus, Men from Mars

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Gray, John. Mars and Venus on a Date: A Guide for Navigating the 5 Stages of Dating to Create a Loving and Lasting Relationship. Harper Perennial, NY, 2005. 

Men and women: More similar than different

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McGuirl, K.E. and M.W. Wiederman. “Characteristics of the Ideal Sex Partner: Gender Differences and Perceptions of the Preferences of the Other Gender,” Journal of Sex and Marital Therapy (2000) 26:153.

Oliver, M.B. and J.S. Hyde. “Gender Differences in Sexuality: A Meta-Analysis,” Psychological Bulletin (1993) 114:29.

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Women know best

Miller, A.S. and E.S. Byers. “Actual and Desired Duration of Foreplay and Intercourse: Discordance and Misperceptions in Heterosexual Couples,” Journal of Sex Research (2004) 41:301.

Mohn, T. “The Spa Experience as Tune-up: Reports Discover That Men and Women See Massage Differently,” New York Times, 5-31-2005.

NewScientist.com. “Scientists Reveal the Secret of Cuddles.” July 28, 2002.