Sex Appeal

What is Sex Appeal ?

It refers to an individual's ability to attract the sexual or erotic interest of another person. The attraction can be to the physical or other qualities or traits of a person, or to such qualities in the context in which they appear. The attraction may be to a person's looks or movements or to their voice or smell, besides other factors. The attraction may be enhanced by a person's adornments, clothing, perfume, hair style, and anything else which can attract the sexual interest of another person. It can also be influenced by individual genetic, psychological, or cultural factors, or to other, more amorphous qualities of the person. It is also a response to another person that depends on a combination of the person possessing the traits and also on the criteria of the person who is attracted.

A person's physical appearance has a critical impact on their sexual attractiveness. This involves the impact one's appearance has on the senses, especially in the beginning of a relationship:

    * Visual perception (how the other looks and acts);

    * Audition (how the other's voice and movements sound);

    * Olfaction (how the other smells, naturally or artificially; the wrong smell may be repellent).

Enhancing sexual attractiveness

People consciously or subconsciously enhance their sexual attractiveness or sex appeal for a number of reasons. It may be to attract someone with whom they can form a deeper relationship, for companionship, procreation, or an intimate relationship, besides other possible purposes. It can be part of a courtship process. This can involve physical aspects or interactive processes whereby people find and attract potential partners, and maintain a relationship. These processes, which involve attracting a partner and maintaining sexual interest, can include flirting, which can be used to attract the sexual attention of another in order to encourage romance or sexual relations, and can involve body language, conversation, joking, or brief physical contact.

Tips for Enhancing Sex Appeal

CLOTHING

Personality and sex appeal are reflected in one's attire, but that doesn't mean that you must be dressed in expensive designer fashions to look good. Quality and good taste are key factors here; versatility and color are also important. Yes, red is still the "hot" color, but its magig works in a conservative suit as well as in a form-fitting knit dress. Women should also consider violets and pinks. And, of course, black is always seductive when coupled with the right body, the right style, and the right attitude.

However, it takes more than color to make you unforgettable. Update your wardrobe, but be careful to select clothing to accent your best features and camouflage your flaws. If you have fat knees or bowed legs, no short skirts, please. Try longer skirts or a fashionable pants suit. Shapely legs are indeed an asset, and with today's wide range of fashionable clothing, there are plenty of opportunities to show them off.

Sexy men don't wear bell-bottoms, ill-fitting suits, and lint-covered sweaters. Yes, flattering attire is just as important to a man's appeal as it is to a woman's. If you have a broad chest, then show it off during your leisure hours. And business suits can be a big turn-on for many women, especially if the suits are well-tailored from quality fabrics.

Both men and women should take care with how they look during their leisure time and when retiring in the evening. Get rid of those tattered bathrobes and frayed gym pants. Invest a little time and money in silky lingerie and take not of how your sex life improves.

SKIN CARE

The skin can be one of your most sexually appealing assets, and both men and women should take great pains to ensure that their skin stays soft, beautiful and healthy. On a regular basis, exfoliate the skin on the entire body with a cream or loofah sponge. Use creams and lotions to help your skin retain its natural moisture. Use a good facial cleanser keyed to your skin type, followed by an astringent for oily skin and toner for dry skin, and then a moisturizer.

For women, makeup should be natural looking to accent their best features rather than an attempt to create a new face. Too much makeup can leave you looking cheap and unattractive. Both men and women should take extra care with their lips, which can be a very appealing asset. Keep them moisturized to prevent chapping and splitting.

PERSONAL HYGIENE

It's the little things in life that matter and that holds true for your love life as well. Shower or bathe and then splash on perfume before retiring in the evening. Take the extra time to give yourself a manicure and pedicure on a regular basis. Rough feet, hands, knees and elbows are turn-offs, so make yours more appealing with proper care. And halitosis is a proven killer of sexual desire, so keep your breath fresh with proper brushing and flossing. Rinse with a mouthwash frequently, and always keep chewing gum and mints handy.

YOUR BODY

A trim, physically fit physique is an essential ingredient of sex appeal, for not even the most beautiful and expensive suit or dress looks good on a fat, out-of-shape body. Even if you aren't obese, it is wise to exercise regularly and keep your weight down. Start by spending 15-to-30 minutes a day doing calisthenics and aerobics. If you have a bulging waistline, try some sit-ups and leg lifts to tighten those stomach muscles. Get out and enjoy the great outdoors by jogging, bicycling, fitness walking, swimming or playing tennis. In addition, modify your eating habits and cut out excessive fats, sugars and unhealthy foods. A well-balanced diet with lots of fresh fruits, vegetables and grains will help you look and feel better. As the pounds and inches melt away, you'll feel better physically and mentally. And when you feel good about yourself, you'll naturally be more sexually appealing.

HAIR CARE

Without a doubt, your hairstyle is the crown of your personality as well as your sex appeal. It attests to how you feel about yourself. Hair should be washed and conditioned at least once a week, but see a professional stylist or barber for a cut and style that is flattering to your facial features.

Also, take care to get rid of unwanted hair on other parts of your body. Hair protruding from the nose and ears is repulsive, not sexy. Women should go to extra pains to get rid of "mustaches" and "whiskers" and other unwanted hair. Men should make sure their mustaches and beards are trimmed neatly.