6 New Rules Of Sex Appeal
Leo, Beckham, Clooney: Rich, powerful, admired. But their appeal goes beyond fame or earning power. Call it charisma, call it confidence. Social scientist Catherine Hakim, Ph.D., calls it "erotic capital" and wrote a book with the same title. It's that certain something, she says—a combo of liveliness, sex appeal, physical beauty, fitness, charm, style, and yes, sexual competence. Oh, is that all? Don't feel daunted—erotic capital can be learned. "It's how these men behave and carry themselves," says Susan RoAne, the author ofHow to Work a Room. Out of the way, Clooney. Liveliness Whether you're grabbing the mike at karaoke or just cracking jokes all night, your good vibes are contagious, says sex therapist Brandy Engler, Psy.D. "We feel a sense of self-expansion around people who are enthusiastic about life." Flaunt Your Wit Funny guys get laid: In a study in the journalIntelligence, men with a solid sense of humor reported having more cas...