Get her attention! Six things women find sexy

Plenty of movies and men's magazines trade on the idea that the hypermasculine "manly man" is what makes women swoon. But when you ask actual women what they find attractive, you'll find a lot of unlikely, cute or weird answers that veer away from what's traditionally considered sexy in a man. We present you with the most unlikely things that women find hot in men:

Paying attention to how you're dressed

There's a stale trope that men can throw on any old thing that's vaguely clean and be good to go. That it's an affront to a man's masculinity to care too much about how he looks. However, women are turned on by the very opposite: Men who know their suit measurements, launder their white T-shirts, and wear shorts that come above the knee or tight jeans that "manly men" might shy away from. Women are firm on this one: Men who pay careful attention to their presentation are devastatingly sexy.

Acknowledging other goodlooking guys

This one comes up often when you ask women what qualities they find attractive in men: Men who can talk about other men being attractive without squirming like a sunburnt worm about it. There's something appealing about a man secure enough in who he is that he can recognise when another man has it going on.

Being good in the kitchen

The frequency with which women report cooking as a turn on has been underreported. Some women like a man who can whip up a fancy signature dish, and others are happy with smaller gestures, like a simple breakfast or great cup of coffee. One thing's for sure, though — an apron is a good look on you.

Reading. (Seriously. Reading.)

What's not to love about a man with a healthy intellectual curiosity and interest in the inner lives of other people? Nothing.

Dancing (even if it's kind of goofy)

A lot of men are scared to dance because they know they're no Usher or Ranbir Kapoor. But those who can be playful and light-hearted without taking themselves too seriously consistently find favour with women. Don't be a stranger to the dance f loor even if you don't rate your own moves. If that's still a little scary, see point 2 and let loose in the comfort of your kitchen.

Loving animals (and talking to them in a funny voice)

Speaking to an animal in a funny voice ("Nyawww, you're a widdle puppy!") may strike you as bizarre. But it's true that men who are goofy and gentle with pets immediately increase their attractiveness levels.