11 qualities in men that women find attractive

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Be honest, straight men: You all want to know what women want.

Luckily, a bunch of scientists have wondered the same thing.

These types of studies are often small, and frequently rely on self-reported feelings in a lab, which may be different from how women truly react in real life. And the participants are often Western college students, who are not an especially a diverse group. So take the results with a grain of salt.

But hey, whatever helps, right?

Here are 11 science-supported traits that women find irresistible.

Good looks can be a factor, but they're not as important as you may think. In studies, women typically choose better looking guys for short term flings, not long-term relationships.

Sources: Evolutionary Psychology, Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, Personal Relationships

A sense of humor is important to women, and scientists have found it makes the man seem more intelligent.

Sources: Psychological Reports, Intelligence, Personal Relationships

For long-term relationships, women tend to prefer altruistic men who are kind and do good deeds.

Sources: The Journal of Social Psychology, Social Psychological and Personality Science, Evolutionary Psychology