From Rapunzel to Venus, women have been depicted as having long, silky hair for centuries.
Now, a study has found a surprising link between women’s hair and their sex lives.
Researchers from Yonsei University in South Korea say that married women with long, high quality hair, have sex more often than ladies with shorter crops.
The team suggests that long hair may heighten husbands’ perception of their wives’ attractiveness and intensify their sexual desire towards them.
However, it’s bad new for men with flowing locks – men’s hair length does not influence the frequency of sex.
Researchers from Yonsei University in South Korea say that married women with long, high quality hair, have sex more often than ladies with shorter crops (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 as having long hair, fluttering in the wind.
However, until now, little research has focused on how hair influences romantic relationships.
‘With no studies investigating the link between women’s hair and sexual frequency or desire, whether women’s hair may affect their sex lives remains unknown,’ 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 from South Korea.
The couples were surveyed on their hair quality, hair length, attractiveness, sexual desire, sexual frequency, 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 as having long hair, fluttering in the wind
The results revealed a significant correlation between the wife’s hair quality and sexual frequency.
‘Men found women with longer hair to be more attractive, which consequently resulted in heightened sexual desire among men,’ the team explained.
‘This heightened sexual desire was again associated with a higher likelihood of more frequent sexual intercourse within the couples.’
Based on the findings, the researchers are encouraging women to invest in hair care if they want to improve their sex lives.
‘Our study implies that the investment women make in their hair care and grooming could be indicative of their importance in attracting and maintaining romantic partners,’ the team added.
‘Understanding the interplay between physical attractiveness, sexual desire, and sexual activity contributes to a more comprehensive understanding of human behavior and relationships.’
