"Leaping on her back, he begins to mate. And quite often, she tears off his head."

The Dance
Sexual cannibalism.
Have truer words ever been written?

Read the NYTimes article here.

Now science has actually begun to examine what the basis for such behavior may be.
Arousing and fearful in the same sentence, this may very well sum up the intensities any relationship may experience.

awww yeah... bug sex is hot

Except I gotta admit it is kinda cool to watch the female bite off the male's head and eat him.

Hello Officer? Yeah, ummm, this crazy bitch ate my head. Yes. That's right, my head. Umm, ok, sure I'll hold.

Except when it's me of course. Then i will beseech you all for the care and understanding my fragile male gourmet self deserves.

Aiutame, ayudame, help, eep

For all the ladies out there, think of it as some insight into that dark part of yourselves that you don't want to acknowledge.

For all the gents, think of it as fair warning.

And she won't even call you the next morning.

(these photos are property of Catherine Chalmers/NY Times, but the witty quips are all mine.)