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Toronto Sun
11-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Toronto Sun
More women digging Mr. Clean look on men, study says
A growing number of women are more attracted to bald men, according to a new study commissioned by infidelity networking site Illicit Encounters. Photo by iStock / GETTY IMAGES Reviews and recommendations are unbiased and products are independently selected. Postmedia may earn an affiliate commission from purchases made through links on this page. Bald is back, baby! This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists. Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword. SUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists. Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword. REGISTER / SIGN IN TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account. Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments. Enjoy additional articles per month. Get email updates from your favourite authors. THIS ARTICLE IS FREE TO READ REGISTER TO UNLOCK. Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments Enjoy additional articles per month Get email updates from your favourite authors Don't have an account? Create Account A growing number of women are more attracted to bald men, according to a new study commissioned by infidelity networking site Illicit Encounters, the Daily Mail reported, according to the New York Post . The company, which advertises itself as a place for married people in search of an affair, surveyed 2,000 women to distinguish the physical attributes they found most attractive in men. A bald head was the second most desired feature in men — more than dark, curly or blond hair. The top attribute was a muscular physique, so being bald alone might not always do the trick for men hoping to attract a partner, unfortunately. But the chrome dome has its place. Think Channing Tatum, Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson, Bruce Willis, Jason Statham and other bald celebrity sex symbols. 'Bald men are among the sexiest looking chaps out there,' Illicit Encounters spokesperson Jessica Leoni said, according to the Post, while also admitting that beauty is 'in the eye of the beholder.' This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Next to a sculpted body and bald head were blue eyes and a beard, the study revealed, adding that dark hair, curling hair, high cheekbones and blond hair were also on the list of most desired features. Recommended video Green eyes, chest hair, tattoos and piercings rounded out the lineup. Hair loss affects nearly all men by the time they hit age 50. While some men are taking trips to Turkey for hair transplants or trying Botox treatments to regrow their hair, the results of this new study suggest that maybe it's time for men to own the bald look with pride. Read More Sports Toronto Maple Leafs Sunshine Girls World Relationships
New York Post
07-05-2025
- Lifestyle
- New York Post
Women prefer this low-maintenance man amongst other attributes, surprising survey shows
Forget receding hairlines — women these days want it all gone. Women are more attracted to bald men, according to a new study commissioned by infidelity networking site Illicit Encounters, per the Daily Mail. The company, which proudly advertises itself as a place for married people wanting to have an affair, surveyed 2,000 women to distinguish the physical attributes they found most attractive in men. Advertisement 3 A bald head is the second most desired feature in men, according to a new survey, beating out dark, curly and blonde-haired men. Getty Images Surprisingly, researchers found that a bald head was the second most desired feature in men, beating out dark, curly and blonde hair — which all fell much lower down on the list. It might be because baldness was associated with positive traits like maturity, intelligence, honesty, education, as well as a non-threatening form of social dominance. Advertisement The only thing that came before a bald head was a muscular physique — sorry, dad bods. Think Channing Tatum, Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson, Jesse Williams, Bruce Willis, Jason Statham, Terry Crews …The list of hairless hunks goes on. 3 The only thing that came before a bald head was a muscular physique — sorry, dad bods. Getty Images Jessica Leoni, a spokesperson for Illicit Encounters, claimed that 'Bald men are among the sexiest looking chaps out there.' Advertisement But also admitted that beauty is 'in the eye of the beholder.' However, according to the study, other than a ripped bod and shining head, beauty also means blue eyes and a beard. 3 Jessica Leoni, a spokesperson for Illicit Encounters, claimed that 'Bald men are among the sexiest looking chaps out there.' Semachkovsky – Ranking the rest of the physical attributes, dark hair, curly hair, high cheekbones and then blonde hair were next. Advertisement Green eyes, chest hair, tattoos and piercings rounded out the lineup. From trips to Turkey for hair transplants to new Botox treatments, men are increasingly seeking new ways to regrow their hair — but, considering the results of this new study, maybe they shouldn't. Especially as some treatments can have serious and even deadly consequences.
Daily Mail
06-05-2025
- Health
- Daily Mail
Study reveals why balding men should embrace the hairless look
A new study has revealed that men who worry about losing their hair shouldn't panic as bald men are actually seen as more attractive compared to hairy ones. In the study, experts asked 2,000 women about the features they find most attractive in men. While a muscular physique was found to be the most desirable attribute, a bald head was second on the list. The findings could explain the appeal of stars like Jason Statham, Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson, and Vin Diesel. Jessica Leoni, spokeswoman for Illicit Encounters, which commissioned the study, said that attractiveness was 'in the eye of the beholder'. She added: 'Bald men are among the sexiest looking chaps out there.' While many men worry about losing their hair, baldness could be linked to a range of beneficial traits. Studies have shown that baldness in men is seen as a non-threatening form of social dominance. Bald men are also thought to be more socially mature, intelligent, educated and honest compared to chaps who have a full head of hair. Other attractive features listed by women in the study were blue eyes (38 per cent), a beard (36 per cent), dark hair (31 per cent), and curly hair (30 per cent). Other popular attributes included high cheekbones (26 per cent), blonde hair (22 per cent), green eyes (21 per cent), and a hairy chest (18 per cent). Meanwhile, 10 per cent of respondents said they like men with tattoos, and seven per cent were fans of piercings. The findings suggest that instead of spending hundreds of dollars each year on trying to reverse or cure their hair loss, men experiencing male pattern baldness could simply embrace it, and shave their heads. Tom Simons, 45, from Kent, England said he started losing his hair when he was in his mid-30s - and hasn't looked back since. He said: 'At first I was horrified and started wearing hats and even considered a wig. 'But in the end a female friend told me to just "be bald and proud", so I did - and I've not looked back. 'There is a certain confidence being bald gives you - I can't say why, but I definitely get chatted up more since I got rid of the hat.'
Daily Mirror
24-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
'Cheating happens after too many beers - but I paid ultimate price'
As Nottingham is declared the cheating capital of Britain, Mirror reporter Sanjeeta Bains hit the streets of Notts to ask locals their thoughts on the new city status and whether it's all true Famous as the home of Robin Hood, Nottingham has now earned a new crown sure to make even the outlaw's beloved Maid Marian blush … as cheating capital of the UK. Forty one per cent of people in the city admit to doing the dirty on their other half, according to a new survey. Least surprised are adultery experts at Illicit Encounters, the website for extramarital relationships, which reports a huge 17% rise in active users of the site in Nottingham already this year. 'Between January 1 2025 and March 31 we saw a 17% rise in sign-ups in Nottingham, compared to the same period last year, which is huge,' reveals spokeswoman Jessica Leoni. 'We've seen consistent numbers from Nottingham on over the years – people here are some of our most active users.' When I drive down Maid Marian Way and enter the city's buzzing Old Market Square to find out what locals think of their city being dubbed a hotbed of adultery, one woman enjoying a drink in the Slug and Lettuce pub tells me: 'There's an old saying that there are three women to every man in Nottingham. But have you heard the one about it being known as 'Bed and Breakfast?' 'Used to be what the city was called, because if blokes came to Nottingham, they were guaranteed a bed for the night - a girl would always put them up. Blokes knew their luck was in when they came here.' The Mirror investigation into sex in the city comes after a Netflix-commissioned survey of 2,000 adults, ahead of its new show Cheat: Unfinished Business, which starts on Wednesday. A revealing 33% of Brits admitted to getting away with adultery, with Nottingham rating highest in the infidelity stakes, as 41% of those surveyed confessed to cheating - compared to loyal locals in Sunderland, where 83% of people said they had never strayed. Tony Tilley, 59, told The Mirror he has been happily married for 24 years - but that his previous relationship ended after his cheating. He said, thoughtfully: 'Cheating happens when you've had too many beers.' Filled with regret concerning his own adultery, he continued: 'It was heartbreaking, because I lost my family. I couldn't see my son after we split up. I didn't see him for 20 years.' Thankfully, they were eventually reunited, thanks to a bizarre coincidence. 'I was going on holiday to Greece and it turns out he was on the same flight,' said Tony. 'Someone told me he was on the flight—I wouldn't have recognised him otherwise. 'We met for the first time in 20 years in Greece. Luckily, he was keen to catch up, so we did a lot on holiday. 'I'm grateful for that, but I lost that time with him - because I betrayed his mother and our relationship ended. "I think cheating is very common. It happens everywhere - not just in Nottingham.' Reiterating his initial words of wisdom, he added: 'It happens when you've had too many beers. Clear thinking and having a clear conscience goes out the window.' Curtis Russell, 39, confessed that in the past, like Tony, he was a Nottingham love rat. Curtis, who spoke to me during his lunch break, said: 'We're in the cheating capital of the country, so I have experience of that. I've experienced a lot by this age. 'I've been the cheater when I was younger - and I've been the cheated on. "When I cheated, my girlfriend was able to forgive me and we tried, initially, to make it work - but our relationship was different afterwards and we broke up. 'These days it's very easy to cheat. Social media means we all have a lot of options at our fingertips. " But, for anyone who decides to start a Facebook fling, or have a DM dalliance, remember, it could all end in tears. Despite his own betrayal, Curtis was 'devastated' when someone cheated on him. 'I was heartbroken,' he admitted. 'In all relationships, whether they are going great or not, you have expectations and my expectation was not met. 'I forgave the person, but as far as the relationship goes, it was more just recognising how I am (after infidelity). It wasn't going to work. The trust has gone. 'Love and trust are two different things. You have to have some empathy and understanding. But cheating is a choice.' Back in the Slug and Lettuce, Suzanne Gilbert, 45, took a break from her lunch, to tell me about how she was betrayed by a previous partner. They had been together eight years, when he cheated on her with a policewoman. Suzanne who is in now happy ten year relationship says: "I found out later. He wouldn't admit it to me. 'She was a policewoman who had pulled him over for speeding. They had exchanged numbers. I heard they had a thing later on, but it didn't last. We were living together at the time and I was heartbroken. We split, but it was good riddance. "The signs were there. You just come to the realisation later on." Relate sex and relationship therapist Ammanda Major says infidelity is a very common reason for couples seeking counselling. "Sometimes the adultery is the sole reason they have come to me - or sometimes there are long-term problems in the relationship, which has ultimately led one or both of them to seek support, love and affection from someone else. 'Couples do survive affairs but it can take a long time for the trust to rebuild and for the sense of betrayal to diminish." But cheating doesn't always mean there are big problems in the relationship, according to Ammanda. "Sometimes it can be a one-off drunken one night stand,' she says. 'Having one too many drinks can make people behave in a way that they would not ordinarily do. 'What is very real though is the devastation and upset and sense of betrayal and loss that come with finding out your partner has cheated - whether it was a one-off or something that has gone for months or years. "And the definition of cheating can be different for different people. 'For example, somebody on social media contacting other people might be seen by one partner as breaking the trust and almost like an affair. But that's not how the other person sees it - because it doesn't involve sex.' At the other extreme, however, Ammanda says cheating can revitalise a relationship. She says: 'The wake up call of an affair sometimes does mean that they're able to resume their relationship further down the line and make changes - so their relationship is happier and stronger than it was before." Outside in the pretty Old Market Square, with its fountains and majestic council houses, flanked by lion statues, I spotted couples strolling hand-in-hand and couldn't help wondering if any of them were love cheats. But one couple who would never stray are Garry Hendrie, 62, and his wife Stephanie, 61, who are heading towards their sapphire wedding anniversary. Speaking in The Joseph Else pub, Stephanie told me: 'We've been married for 42 years, together for 45 years and neither of us has had any experience of playing away.' So, what is the secret to marital happiness? 'A relationship is about making time for each other,' says Garry. 'We make sure we go out once a week for dinner or a drink together.' But Jessica, of Illicit Encounters, says of the city with a world famous outlaw: 'There's certainly something about Nottingham's energy that seems to fuel romantic risk-taking. It's a city full of confidence, charm and a decent dose of rebellion. 'We're talking about the home of Robin Hood, after all.'
