New dating survey

Funny men can laugh women into bed – but the same doesn’t work in reverse.

A new study has found that just over a quarter of straight women  (26 per cent) would sleep with a man they didn’t fancy if they made her laugh.

And 84 per cent said a man’s sense of humour was important when deciding who to sleep with – making it a more important factor than intelligence.

But among men, just under half  (48 per cent) expected a lover to make them laugh. But 70 per cent admitted they found a woman more attractive if she laughed at their jokes - so stoking their ego.

The study was conducted by IllicitEncounters.com,  a dating website designed for married people seeking affairs.

Its spokeswoman, Jessica Leoni, said: ‘Laughter naturally creates chemistry with the opposite sex. There’s nothing like a rush of endorphins and oxytocin, rewarding the brain and making you feel more connected to somebody.

‘After all, isn’t it a connection that we crave? Making us feel more bonded to someone, and thus more attracted to them. It’s no surprise that men prefer to take on the role of a jester, rather than an audience.

‘Good news for women though - just act like a giggling cackle of hyenas and you’re bound to snatch your man-prey.’

Published: 7 Mar 2021