Dr. Helen Fisher

Chemistry’s Chief Scientific Advisor

She’s a world-renowned biological anthropologist, author and expert in the science of human attraction. She spent the last 3 decades figuring out why love makes us go weak in the knees and causes our hearts to skip a beat. Her research has shown that we are searching for someone to complement us. And, that’s why we recruited her as the brains behind our personality profile.

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Helen's Viewpoint

Blog

What is "pathological" about being in love?
June 30

The Psychiatric University Clinics in Basel, Switzerland did a study in which scientists asked 113 teenagers (around the age of 17) to keep a diary of their sleep patterns; they were studying mood and behavior. Read More»

Interview

Curious to know why the sex and brain expert decided to work with Chemistry.com? Read her interview and find out. Read More»

Dr. Fisher's Videos

We sat down with Dr. Fisher to learn about her unique research and how it helps Chemistry.com members find enduring relationships.

    Can you explain your research about love and chemistry in the brain?
    When you talk about chemistry of love, how is that different from the chemistry of infatuation?
    What makes something romantic? How do you define romantic?
    Can chemistry be created?
    How much does our upbringing and surroundings influence who we will have chemistry with?
    Does age really matter? (men dating younger women, women dating younger men)
    Is there only one true love for anyone?
    Is Chemistry different when you're talking about same sex relationships?
 
 
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