The 10 Sexiest Hobbies Women Can Have, According to Men

Dating site eHarmony tried to answer that by looking at communications between its UK members. In an analysis published in 2018 , eHarmony found that women with certain hobbies received the most interactions from men. Check out the top ones below. Exercise Exercise took the top spot, and are we even surprised? Men want fit and beautiful women. But believe it or not, men aren’t all looking for a Pilates princess. When it came to specific workouts, they showed the most interest in women who listed soccer, swimming, or military-style boot camps. Maybe the appeal is seeing a woman get competitive, commit to a sport, and have fun with it. Men may also be drawn to sports they play themselves, giving them something to enjoy together. Photography Photography ranked second. It is an easy interest to talk about because it gives someone more to say than “I like taking pictures.” Maybe she shoots film, takes portraits of her friends or never comes home from a walk without a photo of something the rest of us missed. Perhaps she sees the beauty in the mundane. The hobby says a little about what holds her attention, and her photos can do the talking before a first date. Travel Travel came third , but rest assured, that does not mean collecting passport stamps. Someone who spends a Saturday exploring a nearby town can be as fun to talk to as someone who has lived overseas. What’s more attractive than a woman who loves adventure? The best part is she gets to tell her stories, whether that's the place she went back to twice, the meal she still thinks about, or the trip that went wrong and became funny later. The site's analysis also found that living or working abroad was associated with more attention from other members. Dancing Like exercise, dancing shows she enjoys being active, but the kind of dancing she loves tells you more about her. Is she taking ballet classes, going salsa dancing on weekends, or learning choreography in her living room? Art Art can be just as revealing. The paintings she makes or the exhibits she keeps going back to give someone a better sense of her tastes and what catches her eye. She likely appreciates culture and history, or has high regard for the skill and imagination that go into making something beautiful. Politics Politics ranked sixth. That may sound like a risky first-date topic, but it can reveal what someone cares about and how she sees the world . Couples don’t have to agree on every single issue, obviously, but being on the same page about the values that matter most to them can make a real difference when they’re building a life together. The Outdoors Outdoor interests followed at seventh. Hiking, camping or simply knowing a favorite trail can suggest a good way to spend a weekend together. For men who feel happiest outside, a woman who enjoys nature may also share something they value, whether that means a long hike or just slowing down to take in the scenery. Cooking You know what they say: the way to a man’s heart is through his stomach . Who wouldn’t love coming home to a home-cooked meal or finding a batch of fresh cookies in the kitchen? For a man who enjoys cooking too, it’s also something they can do together, whether they’re trying a new recipe or making dinner for friends. Learning A woman who loves learning is unlikely to run out of things she wants to talk about. Whether she’s taking a language class, reading everything she can about a period in history , or teaching herself to fix something around the house, her interests can lead a conversation somewhere unexpected. For a man who likes learning too, there’s the pleasure of trading knowledge, introducing each other to new things, and being curious together. Music Music came in tenth, and it’s easy to see why it might draw someone in. If she sings or plays an instrument, he gets to see a side of her that takes practice and nerve to share. If she’s more of a listener, her taste can still tell him plenty, like which songs she knows by heart, what she puts on when she cooks, and whether they’d have fun going to a show together. Ever wonder what your favorite hobby says about you? Click here to find out.