Sometimes it’s hard to know exactly what will get a woman going. It varies, obviously, from woman to woman. As a guy, you can only do so much, but there are a number of time-tested and universally agreed upon things you can do to turn a woman on, and many of them may actually surprise you.

You don’t need to come on in some heavy-handed fashion. You don’t need to go out and buy yourself an entirely new wardrobe. You don’t need to change your personality.

But by integrating the following list of surprising things that turn women on into your routine, you’ll be amazed at the response you’ll get from the women in your life. So let’s briefly discuss a short list of things you might not think would turn a woman on, but which are surprisingly effective at doing so.

1. Love Letters

I know, I know. It sounds cheesy. But studies have found that a hand-written letter from a man expressing his feelings for a woman is one of the most effective ways to turn a woman on.

There’s something very personal and intimate about a hand-written letter, and in today’s climate of digital media and abbreviated text replies, receiving a thoughtful, correctly spelled, and punctuated letter in the mail is extremely rare.

2. A Bit Of Stubble

That’s right, guys. Men with facial hair are inherently more attractive to girls. A recent study found that most women dislike a completely clean-shaven man. They prefer a bit of stubble.

It seems that right about the 10-day mark is the perfect amount of facial hair. It indicates a manliness, and also a rugged professionalism that women seem to crave.

Men with full on beards are not as attractive to women, as it indicates a lack of good hygiene, subconsciously. So let a little bit of hair grow out on that chin of yours. It’s another surprising way to turn women on.

3. Scent Of A Man

Most women are subconsciously aroused by things they most clearly associate with masculinity. And the things they most clearly associate with masculinity usually stem in some way from their experiences with their fathers when they were young.

For example, if Dad smoked a pipe, they might associate the smell of burning tobacco with masculinity. If Dad wore a particular kind of cologne, that might actually make them weak in the knees without them being aware of it in their adult years.

So try to determine what scent your woman associates most with masculinity and strength, and wear it accordingly. It’ll pay off in the long run.

4. Sense Of Humor

One of the biggest turn-ons for women is a sense of humor. If you want to make her yours, make her laugh. And be able to make her laugh more than anyone else in her life.

When it comes to surprising things that turn women on, don’t forget to bring the funny. If you can achieve this, then you’ve got her for good.