- Married women with long hair have sex more often than those with short hair.
- Long hair can increase perceptions of attractiveness and intensify sexual desire
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From Rapunzel to Venus, women have been depicted with long, silky hair for centuries.
A study has discovered a surprising link between women’s hair and their sex lives.
Researchers at Yonsei University in South Korea say married women with long, high-quality hair have sex more often than women with shorter hair.
The team suggests that long hair may increase husbands’ perceptions of their wives’ attractiveness and intensify their sexual desire for them.
However, it’s bad news for men with flowing locks: Men’s hair length does not influence the frequency of sex.
Researchers at Yonsei University in South Korea say married women with long, high-quality hair have sex more often than women with shorter hair (stock image)
Previous studies have suggested that women’s hair is a symbolic expression of femininity.
For example, Botticelli’s famous painting, The Birth of Venus, depicts the goddess of love and beauty with long hair flowing in the wind.
However, until now, little research has focused on the influence of hair on romantic relationships.
“With no studies examining the link between women’s hair and sexual frequency or desire, it is unknown whether women’s hair can affect their sex lives,” the team led by Jeong Eun Cheon wrote in their study, published in Evolutionary psychology.
To answer this question, the team recruited 204 married couples in South Korea.
Couples were asked about the quality and length of their hair, attractiveness, sexual desire, frequency of sex, perceived partner commitment, relationship satisfaction, and sexual satisfaction.
Previous studies have suggested that women’s hair is a symbolic expression of femininity. For example, Botticelli’s famous painting, The Birth of Venus, depicts the goddess of love and beauty with long hair flowing in the wind.
The results revealed a significant correlation between the quality of a woman’s hair and the frequency of sexual intercourse.
“Men found women with longer hair more attractive, which consequently led to increased sexual desire in men,” the team explained.
“This increased sexual desire was again associated with a higher likelihood of more frequent sex within couples.”
Based on their findings, the researchers encourage women to invest in hair care if they want to improve their sex lives.
“Our study implies that women’s investment in their hair care and styling could be indicative of their importance in attracting and retaining romantic partners,” the team added.
“Understanding the interplay between physical attractiveness, sexual desire, and sexual activity contributes to a more complete understanding of human behavior and relationships.”