Almost one in five say blonds are sexier than other girls, with just under half saying they had more outgoing personalities.

In total, 52 per cent of men said they would rather marry a dark haired woman because blonds brunettes they are more dependable and sensible – whereas only 18 per cent think blonds would make good wives.

Hairdresser Andrew Collinge, whose brand carried out the poll, said: ‘Our research shows just how much men judge a woman by their hair color.

‘It’s always been said that blonds have more fun and men obviously enjoy going out for dates with blonds as well as upgrading them to girlfriend status.

‘But when it comes to marriage, men seem to opt for brunettes as they see them as more dependable and down to earth.

‘This is really surprising when you think we’re in 2008 and the blond vs brunette debate is still rumbling on – I’m surprised as I thought men were more modern than this.’

Pollsters quizzed 3,000 men, of whom 36% said blonds were sexier against 31% for brunettes.

Nearly 37% thought blondes were more fun, compared with just 32% preferring the company of brunettes.

But 53 per cent thought brunettes more reliable and 49% said they were the most loving.

Also in the brunettes’ favor are their abilities as home organizers and mothers, according to 51% of men questioned; and as cooks, according to 48%.

Fifty per cent of men also admitted their wife’s hair color was different to that of most of their girlfriends.

They’re sometimes subtle, but to the initiated man, these changes in physiology are signs of what she’s thinking and feeling.

Pupils
If she’s feeling stimulated by you (not just sexually), her pupils will dilate. that’s because her body is programmed to want to see more of whatever’s exciting her, so her brain tells her irises to let in more light. Bonus: As the inkiness spreads, she’ll start looking better to you, too. Research shows that men rate women with larger pupils as more attractive. time to make your move.

Eyelashes

Hold her gaze for a minute. If she’s blinking more than normal (which is about 15 times a minute), there’s a good chance she’s on the Pill; women on birth control blink 32% more than those who aren’t. Aside from the obvious, what does that mean for you? put on your toughest, most confident mug as you look at her. Because of the shift in hormone levels, research says, women on the Pill are more attracted to men with rugged features, such as strong, wide jaws.

Brain

She’s matching you drink for drink, you’re starting to feel like reenacting Animal House, but she seems like her same old self. What’s the deal? Men and women get different kinds of buzzes: Men lose inhibitions, while women become sedated. If you’re looking to get her into the party spirit, don’t feed her more alcohol. Instead, feed the jukebox. Research shows that mid- to fast-tempo music will make her more social.

Belly

Want to know if it’s a good or bad time to broach a tricky conversation? You can tell if she’s suitably relaxed by her breathing pattern. If her stomach pulls in with each inhala­tion, she’s taking shallow breaths from her chest, which indicates stress. keep your distance. If her abdomen and chest expand with each inhalation, she’s taking deeper, more rhythmic breaths—a sign of relaxation. Go for it.

Nose

Her sense of smell is sharpest first thing in the morning, which, aside from being a good reason to brush your teeth immediately, makes it the best time to impress her with your culinary skills. that’s because 90% of taste is really smell. treat her to a breakfast in bed consisting of warmed banana-nut bread, which has an aroma that, according to one study, increases bloodflow to the vagina. and that may lead to a dif­ferent kind of morning treat.

Chest

Sex flush, a pinkish look to the skin of her chest, occurs during foreplay. It stems from changes in blood pressure and circulation, along with pulse and respiration rates. think of it as her coy way of telling you that if you keep doing what you’re doing, you just might get lucky. another sign that things are working:
A woman’s breasts grow by as much as 25% as things turn hot and heavy.

Small of her back

As she moves toward orgasm during sex, she’ll begin to arch her back. Hold her tight around the small of her back at this point and stay attuned to how much she’s arch­ing. And, for God’s sake, do not let up; maintain the same rhythm and intensity of stimulation until she climaxes. She’ll pay you back for this later, with interest.

Fingernails

Pay attention to her fingers; among the surest signs of anxiety or depres­sion in a woman are body-focused repetitive behaviors, such as skin picking and nail biting. If you see her doing that, don’t nag her to stop; that can send her deeper into a spiral. Instead, gently pull her hand away, give it a squeeze, and hold on to it. Feel the tension ooze right out.

HANDS

If it seems as if she always has cold hands, that’s because she does—almost 3° colder
than yours, possibly more if she’s stressed. Women’s bodies, even more than men’s, are programmed to keep their cores warmer than their extremities. So to warm her hands up, don’t massage them; wrap your arm around her waist. this will warm her core and allow blood to flow back into her hands.

Between her legs

Okay, you know enough about your partner’s menstrual cycle to know when to leave her alone. Now add this to your arsenal: two weeks after her period begins, she will be at her horniest, guaranteed. Female sexual motivation is highest when she’s ovulating. Warning: this is also when she’s most likely to get pregnant.

The risk of premature death is reduced by 11 per cent if men marry a woman seven to nine years younger.

The study at Germany’s Max Planck institute also found that men marrying older women are more likely to die early.

The results suggest that women do not experience the same benefits of marrying a boy toy or a sugar daddy.

Women with husbands older or younger by between seven and nine years increase their chances of dying early by 20 per cent.

This rises to 30 per cent if the age difference is close to 15 and 17 years.

Scientists say the figures for men may be the result of natural selection – that only the healthiest, most successful older men are able to attract younger mates.

“Another theory is that a younger woman will care for a man better and therefore he will live longer,” said institute spokesman Sven Drefahl.

The study examined deaths between 1990 and 2005 for the entire population of Denmark.

On average in Europe, most men marry women around three years younger.