Handsome and sensitive may snag you a girlfriend. But when it comes to short-term hookups, women dig dominant dudes, suggests new research from Penn State.
Men whose physical appearances and voices were rated highest for fighting ability (when judged by other guys) tended to have more casual sex than dudes who ranked highest in attractiveness (when judged by women). Specifically, alpha-male traits like a tall, muscular frame and a low voice boosted a man’s odds of landing a one-nighter by 16 to 19 percent, the research shows.
Look, we’d never tell you to fight other guys for the best-looking women at the bar. But being a little aggressive increases your odds of successfully snaring a hottie, says study coauthor David Puts, Ph.D. Several studies have also indicated that women—without realizing it—are sexually attracted to men who display dominance by the way they sit and gesture.
Luckily, there are ways to appear more dominant without raising a fist. For example, the right facial stubble, a little time in the weight room, and even a red-colored shirt are among more than a dozen tricks that will optimize your alpha-male persona, research shows. And when it comes to picking up women, studies suggest to strike early and not shy away from girls in groups. (That’s how a-holes score more hookups.)
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