Maserati as an Aphrodisiac, And Formula 1 as a Cure For Sadness
We all know that a roaring Maserati engine is sexy and sensual. But did you know it can actually make you more aroused? One research has shown that women (and men) are sexually aroused by the sound of a Maserati V8 engine.
The sound of the Maserati engine really turns women on?
Participants in the clinical study were exposed to recordings of various supercar engines being revved (Maserati, Lamborghini, a Ferrari, and VW Polo to ensure a representation of an everyday car). After 20 minutes, their response was measured by levels of the hormone testosterone secreted in their saliva, which indicates sexual arousal.
The study found the following:
- Maserati had the most significant impact on women, with 100% of the female participants showing a significant increase in testosterone secretion.
- 100% of female participants showed a significant decrease in testosterone in reaction to the Volkswagen Polo.
Ouch for the Polo owners! 😬
David Moxon, the psychologist who conducted the study, said: “We saw significant peaks in the amount of testosterone in the body, particularly in women. Testosterone is indicative of positive arousal in the human body, so we can confidently conclude from the results today that the roar of a luxury car engine actually does cause a primeval physiological response.”
Unfortunately, I couldn’t find the original study, so I can’t say whether this statement is true or false. Maybe it’s because I spend only two hours going through the sea of articles on Google and probably should have invested more, or maybe it’s just a fact that it’s really old, so it’s gone.
If it’s that old (2008), why am I talking about it now, and can it be relevant? Well, for me, whether it is true or false, it was not the most important part. For me, this is just fun info (note that I’m not saying fun fact) that got me thinking — has watching Formula 1 (now, in 2021) when I was down helped me feel better?
But, before we answer that question, another one came to me, so I’ll quickly go over that.
What about EV’s?
If the wild roaring engine turns women on, does this mean that EV owners with their car’s soft breathing stand no chance?
Hmm… according to a different study, it looks like they are doing pretty good.
Allegedly, a survey by General Motors found nearly nine in ten women would rather talk to a guy in a Prius than a Porsche. I’m saying “allegedly” because that survey is now just another 404 page.
But, to be fair to Porsche, this study was conducted back in 2008 — long before the German giant introduced their electric beauty.
Of course, this has nothing to do with sound, but it’s still interesting.
Now, let’s talk about Formula 1 and how it helped me feel better recently.
I was heartbroken recently for the reasons I’m not gonna go into here. Ok, I’m dramatic here for creative/writing purposes, but I did feel sad for a bit. Luckily for me, it was a few days before the race. And you know when it’s a race week (or rawe ceek, whatever you like), there’s plenty of content.
Side note: To all of those complaining about F1 becoming “too mainstream” and “different” and “it was better before,” — what’s wrong with having more content on social media and enjoying it throughout the entire week, and not just on weekends?
Anyhow, back to the point. I felt a bit down, and every time I saw something F1-related on social media, or anytime I listened to a podcast or watched a YouTube video, I felt better. And when the race week came, I was almost cured. And after the race, I felt even better.
Man, that was a good race.
So, has my sadness gone just because time has passed, or has Formula 1 actually helped?
I remember reading somewhere the study about people fighting terminal diseases and how watching comedy shows affects their psychological condition, and thus chances of getting better. That made me search for some information and find out if watching something you like, e.g., Formula 1 races, helps you with depression or heartbreak.
Unfortunately, I couldn’t find what I was looking for, so I guess the answer to the question above would be: maybe it could work for you.
However, I learned that researchers have found that watching nature shows on television can “cure sadness.”
Not relevant for this article, but it is interesting. 😃
But you know what, now that I’m thinking — I’m not really a “being-in-the-nature” kind of person, so if we swap trees for the racetrack and the sound of birds for the sound of a V6 with a turbocharged electric-hybrid system, this research could make sense for me.
Also, research done by Ramon Mora-Ripoll, medical-scientific director at Organizacién Mundial de la Risa in Barcelona, showed that laughter releases physical and emotional tension, elevates mood, enhances cognitive functioning, and increases friendliness.
Maybe it was all the Monza memes, maybe it was shoey finally happening again, or maybe it was just good old racing, but I was laughing, so it worked.
Now, does all of this make sense, or it’s just bull***t marketing?
I don’t know, and honestly, I don’t care.
But I do know that when I heard a sound of an F1 car in person for the first time, I felt it in my stomach, and in my heart, and… actually, I felt it in my entire body. It was not sexual arousal; it was just pure happiness. I remember smiling from ear to ear — you know, Danny Ricc style!
So, to conclude — if you’re sad, watch Formula 1. 😁
Disclaimer: This article was based on some articles I found online, purely for fun. I’m not saying, by any means, that having any type of car should be or can be important in finding a romantic partner.
