LEO, BECKHAM, CLOONEY: RICH, POWERFUL, admired. But their appeal goes beyond fame or earning power. Call it charisma, call it confidence. Social scientist Catherine Hakim calls it “erotic capital” and wrote a book with the same title. It’s that certain something, she says – a combo of liveliness, sex appeal, physical beauty, fitness, charm, style and, yes, sexual competence. Oh, is that all? Don’t feel daunted – erotic capital can be learnt. “It’s how these men behave and carry themselves,” says Susan RoAne, the author of How to Work a Room. Out of the way, Clooney.
1 Liveliness
Whether you’re grabbing the mike at karaoke or just cracking jokes all night, your good vibes are contagious, says sex therapist Brandy Engler. “We feel a sense of self-expansion around people who…
