What's the sex appeal behind a dirty man? ELLE finds out!
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So what's the attraction? Why do women like it dirty? For me, it basically comes down to a man looking like a man. Sure, it's a bit archaic, but I like a manly, rough and tumble guy who doesn't spend more time primping than I do, and frankly, isn't prettier than me. And, when a man is sweaty and dirty, typically it's because he's hard-working or hard-playing, or even better, both. I like a man who works his body for a purpose. Admit it; you like checking out that guy who delivers your new sofa or the guy who's just finished landscaping your yard. They didn't get their muscles standing in front of a weight-room mirror, pumping iron and admiring themselves. No, these fellows genuinely work hard for their hard bodies.
Now all of this is not to say I'm opposed to guys cleaning up nice, but there's just something seductive about a guy who looks a bit untamed. Take your typical suit-guy. You can't argue with the fact that he's oh-so-much sexier when you catch him looking kind of scruffy -- sporting an old t-shirt, tattered jeans and a week's worth of facial hair.
My husband, for example, used to keep his hair short and shave frequently. Last summer, he bought a Harley, and since then, he's been growing his hair and shaving rarely. Now, when he comes home from the construction site with his five o'clock shadow, hockey hair and dirty clothes, I get weak in the knees. (It's important to note that amidst all this dirt, a man can never stink. That kills any sort of sexy vibe.)
At the end of the day, women like men who aren't afraid to roll up their sleeves and get their hands dirty. In fact, I prefer it. Yum.
Image of Collin Farrell courtesy of WireImage.com
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