Loveology is an exhilarating but surprisingly practical journey through romantic and sexual science. Stefan Gates brings his usual wit and good humour, striking a delicate balance between bald, bold scientific research and luscious, romantic, unknowable expert opinion.

What are the most statistically-effective flirting techniques? Is there any such thing as an aphrodisiac? And why does everyone on earth fancy George Clooney?

In Loveology, science writer and TV presenter Stefan Gates (author of Rude Science) combines evidence-based research by psychologists, biochemists and neuroscientists to take you on an enlightening journey through some very sticky subjects in his usual humorous style.

Packed with surprising facts, flirting techniques and answers to life’s big questions, this is the perfect book for Valentine's Day. Chapters include:

The Biochemistry of Love
The Science of Chat-Up Lines
Lustology
Snogology
Sexology
Is Break-Up Sex Ever a Good Idea?
10 Things Every Sex Therapist Wants You To Know
When Love Goes Wrong
…And Then What?

Loveology is an exhilarating but surprisingly practical journey through romantic and sexual science. Stefan Gates separates agony-aunt wisdom from scientific data with wit and good humour, striking a delicate balance between bald, bold scientific research and luscious, romantic, unknowable expert opinion.