Here’s a pickup tip: After catching her eye, go in for her mind. British researchers found that women aren’t attracted to men who initiate eye contact and then quickly break it. An averted gaze sends the signal that you’re more interested in something (or somebody) else, say the study authors. Of course, there’s a fine line between a come-hither look and a creepy stare. Keep it friendly by focusing on women who are close by—you’ll be able to lock eyes and then immediately step up to start a conversation.
Yoga can increase your endurance between the sheets, according to a study in the Journal of Sexual Medicine. Men with premature ejaculation who practiced an hour of yoga a day for 12 weeks were able to triple the length of time they lasted during intercourse. In fact, they had more staying power than men who took Prozac, which is prescribed off-label to treat PE. “Yoga breathing teaches men to control anxiety, while the movements strengthen their pelvic muscles,” says study author Vikas Dhikav, M.D.