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4 strange things that turn him on: sometimes you incite a man's desire ... without even trying.(his point of view)

Cosmopolitan

| January 01, 2004 | Connolly, Chris | COPYRIGHT 2004 Hearst Communications, reprinted with permission of Hearst. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan.  All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group. (Hide copyright information)Copyright

* As any chick who's ever worn a pair of low-riders knows, it doesn't take much to drive a man to distraction. A flash of skin, a flirty one-liner--hell, even a split-second smile as you blow past us on the freeway is enough to spark a riot in our shorts. But what you may not realize is that guys get worked up over some random things. Don't believe me? Check your man's pulse next time he encounters the following:

your sweat smell

After a workout, you ladies always run to the shower to scrub away any trace of perspiration, which is a crying shame, since that salty aroma has a Viagra-like effect on us. "As soon as my girlfriend comes home all sweaty from her weekly soccer game, I get the urge to jump her," says Carlos *, 30. "But she always says she feels too gross and ducks into the bathroom." Another reason a dude craves your post-fitness funk: It's the same odor you emit when you're hot and bothered in bed. One sniff and we can't wait to make you sweat some more ... in the sack. So once in a while, suppress your inner hygiene queen.

your take-charge 'tude

"I worked with this girl who wasn't afraid to pipe up in meetings or stand up to an arrogant coworker," recalls Tony, 29. "The fact that she wasn't some mousy girl hiding away in her cube was just so sexy." Why do guys go wild for gutsy babes who like to wield a little power? A chick who isn't scared to hold her own is ...

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