London - Losing weight is most likely to get a woman in the mood for passion, a new study has found.
The research revealed that slimming, winning money and fresh bed sheets are the biggest turn-ons for the female sex.
In contrast, men are most likely to be up for fun between the sheets after a night out with the boys. Winning a sum of money and a sports team win will also put them “in the mood”.
Bizarrely, “cleaning the house” also made it into the men’s top 10 in a survey of 2 000 Brits, along with driving a sports car and closing a major deal at work.
Psychologist and sex expert Tracey Cox said winning causes a rush of adrenalin which can make people more aroused.
She said: “Winning is a common theme for both sexes when it comes to driving sexual desire.
“Whether it be a sports team win or a casino win, they both provide personal gain which induces happiness. Wanting to win is a basic human instinct – it’s what kept our species alive.
“From a more modern day perspective, an individual who competes and wins, achieves a higher social status, generally has more money, attracts more mates and enjoys a higher social ranking.”
She added: “Winning causes our brain to flood with excitatory neurotransmitters which are also released during sex, so it feels more intense. Excitatory neurotransmitters tell the brain to be excited, resulting in tummy flip-flops, a fast beating heart and an adrenalin rush of excitement.
“These continue to release during the actual win which keeps us aroused.”
Cox said people should not be surprised that cleaning made it into the men’s top 10 list of turn-ons.
“Because the majority of men do not see it as their ‘job’, they feel a level of achievement,” she said.
“They probably think their chances of getting sex are higher because their partner will be happy with them and more inclined to provide them with a ‘reward’ like sex.”
TOP TEN ‘TURN-ONS’ FOR WOMEN
1. Losing weight.
2. Fresh bed sheets.
3. Winning a sum of money.
4. Night out with the girls.
5. Hot bath.
6. Work night out or work Christmas party.
7. A new hair do.
8. Having makeup applied.
9. Workout at the gym.
10. Closing a deal or completing a major task at work.
TOP TEN ‘TURN-ONS’ FOR MEN
1. Night out with the boys.
2. Fresh bed sheets.
3. Hot bath.
4. Winning a sum of money.
5. Sports team win.
6. Losing weight.
7. Work out at the gym.
8. Driving a sports car.
9. Closing a deal or completing a major task at work.
10. Cleaning the house. – Daily Mail