Do Jerks Get Laid More?

Good news for psycho-narcissists.

by Jessica Wakeman

man in mirrorGood news for assholes everywhere!

A new study shows a ‘dark triad’ of Spencer Pratt-ian personality traits — a narcissist’s self-obsession, a Machiavellian’s deceit and a psychopath’s callous behavior — are just the lust-cocktail some guys serve up get ladies in the sack, says New Scientist magazine.

Two hundred college students took personality tests and were also asked about their number of sexual partners. Only the young men showed a direct correlation between ‘dark’ traits,’ like narcissism, and notches on the bed post. Another study of 35,000 people across 57 countries found a similar correlation ‘between the dark triad and reproductive success in men.’ This data says little about whether these guys are also capable of long-term, lasting relationships, though; it simply what bad boy behaviors will allegedly woo someone into bed.

We’d love to see more studies before we call this a bonafide ‘trend’ but it’s certainly food for thought. What gives, ladies? We thought that old saying “women love assholes” was just a stereotype. What is it about a guy who lies you and only cares about himself that screams “sleep with me!”?

Tell us in the comments section below.

 
 
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4 responses so far

  • 1 Robert // Jun 23, 2008 at 4:00 pm

    Or does it just show that narcissists are more willing to lie about the number of sex partners?

  • 2 Tom // Jun 20, 2008 at 5:05 pm

    Maybe it’s just that aggressive (sometimes asshole) men put much more effort out there in regards to bedding women. A nice church-going-boy isn’t going to be the one to use every possible scheme to get someone to sleep with him. What I mean is people looking for sex find it.

  • 3 Jess // Jun 20, 2008 at 2:29 pm

    Then again, my boyfriend has had his fair share of sexual partners… sometimes, a guy who is a “bad boy” with some woman is the “good guy/settle down” type with the right woman. Sometimes those tendencies can exist in the same guy.

  • 4 Jess // Jun 20, 2008 at 2:28 pm

    Hell if I know! I date/sleep with nice guys ONLY, and that’s a fact.
 
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