Just wondering if anyone has done a study or survey on what colors attrack the sex drive/hard on center of the brain for designing a memberhsip site...
Thanks!
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Just wondering if anyone has done a study or survey on what colors attrack the sex drive/hard on center of the brain for designing a memberhsip site...
Thanks!
In school we always used to say you wore green if you were horny. hehe.
I'm sure there's a study out there somewhere - not commissioned by any adult industry agent per se but more the product of some sociologists or psychologists with a lot of time and grant money on their hands.
there are tons of books and articles on this subject... i have found that to some degree, what colors trigger depend on what niche you are marketing.
wonder what orange triggers. You don't see orange too much.
Orange triggers speaking in Dutch
from something that looks like a internet scam ...
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The clothes you wear, your home furnishings and the car you drive all give clues to your sexual personality. The key is the colors you select for your possessions. Most people claim they haven't a favorite color. But look around you, and you'll notice a pattern, especially in your clothing and home decor. The predominant color for you is the one that appears most frequently -- it's the one that mirrors the sexual you. A panel of psychologists, speaking at the 1975 Home Interior Design Forum, explained the association between color and sexual patterns.
But I think it's safe to say, they have a point in that NO ONE COLOR is the end all, be all of sexual drive.Quote:
RED
People who like red tend to be tigers in the sack. They are easily aroused and enjoy sex in every way imaginable. Once the sexual spark is ignited, it may take hours to extinguish. When two reds get together, the ensuing erotica could make Lady Chatterly blush. Lovers of red tend to be aggressors and weaker colors should be aware.
YELLOW
If you tend to favor yellow, your sexual drives are complex and turn toward the adaptable. In most cases the person will consent to the stronger partner's desires in a passive manner. You will never enjoy sex to the fullest, but you will never turn down an invitation from somebody you enjoy or admire.
PINK
Persons who like pink show a reluctance to mature in sexual matters: women tend to tease, to promise more than they intend to deliver. In some cases they flaunt their femininity -- but because they secretly hate men. A great percentage of prostitutes boast entire wardrobes in pink. Men who like pink are the philanderers and flirts. They are the type who will make three dates for the same evening and not keep one, preferring to pick up a dish in some bar instead. Women whose husbands like pink should keep a secret nest egg.
PURPLE
Lovers of purple frequently consider themselves to be too sophisticated for a fun romp in the sack. Women sometimes are the type who hate to mess their hair. Men are business-like in their approach to lovemaking. In both sexes purple partners are more concerned with their fulfillment than anyone else's gratification.
BLACK
Black color preferences point to black sex (not necessarily meaning black partners). These people are the misfits of the sex world and seek out each other in kinship. They tend to prefer perverted sex and are usually masochistic or sadistic in nature. They are moody people and often perform at their peak when under stress or during unhappy times. Police psychiatrists claim that sex offenders prefer the color black. And it is no coincidence that the uniform of mobsters and teenage gangs is black attire.
Green
Those who prefer green are fresh and innocent in their approach to sex. Women who love green will always make love like virgins all their life. And a man may always be a trifle clumsy and awkward but in a charming and endearing sort of way. Green lovers are gentle, but not passionate. If chosen as a mate, one will never need worry about infidelity.
ORANGE
Lovers of the color orange lean toward sexual fantasies. The sex act is regarded as a dramatic one-act play in which they are the star. Foreplay is as important as the act of love. They whisper sweet nothings, meaningless dialogue; they feel it is their image. Orange people often do not experience orgasm -- but they put on a darn good act. Men tend to pull their partner's hair, and women leave red welts on the sex partner's back.
BROWN
If you love brown, you're a real treasure for the right mate. Brown lovers tend to be warm and deep, sensitive to the needs and desires of their partners. Sex is a 24 hour a day thing. Where you can't say "I love you" often enough. Snuggling by the fire, walking in the rain or catching snowflakes on their tongue is a turn-on to a lover of brown. They need lots of time and privacy to make love. But their emotions are such that one harsh word could end the affair.
Gray
The color gray is preferred by people who are indecisive. They can't get excited about anything -- including color -- so they choose a noncommittal shade. Men who prefer gray look at sex as a way of relieving tension -- but nothing more, nothing less. It's wham, bam, thank you ma'am. Women don't make love, they have intercourse. And for one of two reasons only: to accommodate their mate, or to become pregnant. They count the cracks in the bedroom plaster until the sex act is over with and done. But when teamed with another color, the gray spouse considers the other's infidelity a blessing. When a gray marries another gray, the marriage is made in heaven.
BLUE
Lovers of blue are wonderful sex partners. They are affectionate and sensitive to their partner's needs. They consider love making a fine art and their approach is elegant. Men who love blue are like concert pianists, delicately ravaging their partner like they would play a baby grand. Women in the blue category enjoy sex to the fullest. They are exciting partners but their passion may be compared to a tidal wave rather than firery aggression. Both women and men enjoy foreplay and the aftermath of lovemaking, as much as the sex act itself. In marriage a blue person is a wonderful mate -- never seeking outside interests
WHITE
If a person is infatuated with white, sex often seems filthy. These people are puritanical in nature. French kissing is obscene and to make love in the daylight is unheard of. Women who love white will undress beneath the covers. Men will shower before and after the sex act. These people still use pet names for their genitals.
from: http://www.color-wheel-pro.com/color-meaning.htmlQuote:
Originally Posted by SPACE GLIDER
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Red-orange corresponds to desire, sexual passion, pleasure, domination, aggression, and thirst for action.
PLAID
Lovers of plaids are complex fantasy seekers. They push consistently more extravagant fantasies on their partners. While they can be persuasive and reward their partners generously in affection, they are never quite satisfied. No matter the depth of the relationship they'll eventually move on. Although they are loathe to admit it, plaid wearers are attracted to farm animals.
Years ago I remember hearing that orange stimulates appetite, which is why in the 70's so many fast food restaurants used orange in their decor. Apparently orange made you want to eat, but didn't make you want to stick around.
I chose blue as my predominant color because blue is the color of communication.
Black seems to be a color used a lot for gay stuff, from nightclub interiors to bookstores & glory holes, to websites (odd, since we identify so strongly with the rainbow...). I tried black as my predominant color for my pages for about a year, but found it too depressing to work with, so I eventually chose a more colorful pallette with white as my canvas.
Here's some spiritual color psychology:
White/Violet/Gold: White represents all colors of light combined. Protection. Highest spirituality. Violet and Gold represent all elements. All 3 correspond with the crown chakra.
Indigo: Higher awareness, connection with spirit. Corresponds to the head chakra.
Blue: Communication. Corresponds with throat chakra. (hear that, all you cocksuckers? Y'all probably like having your throat chakra stimulated!)
Green: Prosperity, material wealth, love. Corresponds with heart chakra.
Yellow: Spiritual centering, energy. Corresponds to the solar plexus chakra.
Orange: Nurturing. Self-confidence. Corresponds to navel chakra.
Red: Survival. Fight-or-flight. Attention. Sexual heat. Corresponds to root chakra.
Brown: Represents earth, grounding.
Black: Absence of light. Void. Absolute neutrality.
According to my color-intuitive friend, colors tell more about you than you may know:
The colors you like best tell one about where you percieve your strengths to be. The colors you don't like indicate areas of your life that you need to work on.
Hope that helps add a bit more awareness!
Pinks, yellows and blues work best for me
I actually did my first Experimental Psychology assignment on color.
I showed a picture of one guy to about 100 students. But I had three different colors on his shirt, computer modified. Red, Blue, and Green. I had the pictures on 30 computers and sat people at them randomly. I made sure to get an even number of men and women. Then I asked my subjects to assign personality traits to the man in the picture.
Red - Most said he must be pretty cocky, very passionate, more likely to tcheat, or have a temper.
Blue - Laid back, level headed, and more likely to be a good permanent partner.
Green - The moderate zone. He had the most unemotional qualities given to him. Like nice guy, seems nice looking.
Why is that so hillarious to me?Quote:
Originally Posted by BarebackJack
Still i find it odd that most of the people you see wearing orange have been FORCED to wear it. Crossing guards, clean-up crews ... prisoners.
I like grays and blues
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Originally Posted by IdolKnights
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Red-orange corresponds to desire, sexual passion, pleasure, domination, aggression, and thirst for action.
And that's what they put prisoners in?? sheesh
Actually they put prisoners in OSHA orange (safety orange), which is more of a pure orange. There's not too much red in it. It's the red that drives the desire & passion. I'm sure that orange is used for its high visibility.Quote:
Originally Posted by SPACE GLIDER
Of course, if you're incarcerated in Maricopa County, AZ, they put you in bright pink underwear. I think it was intended to be demoralizing but the county boxer shorts have become iconic.
I believe you have to be an "autumn" to wear orange. My roommate looks good in that color, but few others do.
Anybody here know where "oranges poranges" comes from? :playboy:
In straight porn you get these conventions, like using pink for teen, deep reds/purples for MILF's and mature, black for BDSM and fetish. Not sure about gay porn, really. I just design according to the mood I'm at when I Do the design :fool:
I think that if anyone was to come up with anything definitive and significant, we would have heard about it by now. Doesn't really matter, probably.
Wasn't that a song the witch sang on the old H.R. Puff n' Stuff TV show? She was trying to fool that kid with bong flute into believing she and her cohorts were a rock band. And, disguised as a band, they sang that song on stage.Quote:
Originally Posted by BarebackJack
"Oranges poranges ... who says there ain't no rhyme for oranges!"
There was a period when EVERY porn site had a black background. And there was a period were EVERY gay bar had black walls. I think we're finally past that stage.
My color scheme for Lavender Lounge is purple and yellow, simply because no one else would choose that combination! (My slogan is, "It's Porn Different!") A designer once told me when he first saw the colors on my site, his first reaction was, "It looks like it was created by a drag queen!" What can I say, he was right.
Thats officially the best post iv read on this board all month :china:Quote:
Originally Posted by LavenderLounge
This thread was has been very interesting to me. I have tended towards blue since it seems a calm masculine color. A graphic artist I work with suggested with a new site in development using a color that I would describe as "salmon/pumpkin".Quote:
Originally Posted by LavenderLounge
With so many sites out there now, and even though a color like salmon/pumpkin may bother my eyes personally, sometimes one has to listen to those with artistic talents in the Gay community. I may be a Gay Man, but I seem to not have gotten the interior decorator gene that many have.
It really does not really matter what color palete you use I suppose, it only augmenting your text and imagery. Using non-standard color combinations like LavenderLounge makes your site memorable - assuming you are wanting bookmarkers.
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Police psychiatrists claim that sex offenders prefer the color black. And it is no coincidence that the uniform of mobsters and teenage gangs is black attire.
I have yet to see a teenage gang that dresses in black attire. Not unless you count skinheads.