About Amy Alkon

Amy Alkon

Amy Alkon

Amy Alkon is a "science-help" author and speaker based in Los Angeles. Her award-winning science-based syndicated advice column, "The Science Advice Goddess," ran in over 100 papers across North America. Her most recent book is the science-based Unf*ckology: A Field Guide to Living with Guts and Confidence. She is also a mediator. Alkon has appeared on Good Morning America, The Today Show, NPR, CNN, MTV, and podcasts by Adam Carolla, Joe Rogan, Michael Shermer, Robert Wright, and Scott Barry Kaufman. Follow her on Twitter: @amyalkon.

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Prance Charming Jun 28, 2022

My friend is obsessed with dating models. Of course, because he's dating mostly based on looks, these relationships rarely last. He says that he's trying to move up in the business world and that being seen with a beautiful woman makes a differen... Read More

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Paint And Suffering Jun 21, 2022

I'm doing some work on my landlady's house. She just CANNOT figure out what color to paint it. Now, when a man paints his house, he goes to Home Depot, grabs a few cans of paint, and starts right in. Simple. Git 'er done. Not so with a woman. She... Read More

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Ambivalence Actually Jun 14, 2022

My boyfriend of two years read my diary and found out that I had expressed feelings for another guy while we were together. I never acted on them (and I wouldn't have), and I probably shouldn't have told the guy I liked him. But my boyfriend shou... Read More

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The Arf Of Reading People Jun 07, 2022

I'm a woman who judges potential boyfriends by whether dogs like them. My friends think I'm crazy, but I'm convinced that my dog picks up on who a person really is. Is there any research on whom animals are drawn to? — Muttperson Dogs... Read More