New Study Brings Good Cheer To Cheaters Everywhere

Great news for Tiger Woods, Jesse James and Eliot Spitzer: a new study suggests that cheating may have more to do with your biology than your greedy penis. Justin Garcia, a researcher from SUNY Binghamton, recently took DNA samples from 181 college students for his study. He examined the DRD4 gene, and found a variable of a person’s D4 gene makes them prone to one-night stands, infidelity and uncommitted sex. Garcia plans on doing a larger study to back up the research, but he doesn't think this lets cheaters off the hook: “It is not an excuse. There is never an excuse for bad behavior in terms of relying on our biology." Pshaw, the First Wives Club may agree with that, but they're fictional. Try telling that to the Cheaters' Club.

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By Ben Yakas in News on December 4, 2010 6:30 PM

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adventureben

or we can recognize that we are not a monogamous species and learn to break free of the religious programing as it influences our behavior and became part of our culture over time. recognize that fucking someone else doesn't mean that you don't love your partner, and learn to deal with it in a healthy, respectful, and ethical way.

Guest

i thought it had more to do with the digestive system... y'know, when you look at a sexy hot woman, you feel it first in your guts -- not with your penis.

eh, what do i know. i know shit and nothing... actually i know all about excretion and nothingness.

Andrew

My cheating ex-wife didn't have a greedy penis, she didn't have any penis except for the one she couldn't stay away from. Before I left her though, I came home and found her watching "Unfaithful" in bed (alone). I just had to laugh.

Stevennnn

Wonderful news!

langleycollyer

"C'mon, baby. You think I WANTED to nail my secretary?"

Dead Himmler

This is great news. I'm going to print this study out and send it to my ex-girlfriends. I will also send one to my ex-wife. I will not show it to my current girlfriend but I will however have it where I can access it immediately if it so requires.