London: For those who believed that a romantic evening is the best aphrodisiac, think again as a new study has found that bedtime story makes sparks fly.
The survey of 1,000 people carried out by a coffee brand, found that romantic classics, travel guides and restaurant reviews are apparently bedtime favourites with the ladies.
The study also found that seven in ten men regularly read to their wives and girlfriends to help them relax before going to sleep.
Two in every three women surveyed said they were more affectionate to a partner who reads aloud in bed, the Daily Mail reported.
According to the survey, 81 per cent Scottish men regularly read to the women in their lives, whereas only 64 per cent in the South-West of England do so.
"The lack of brain-effort required to produce a response is in itself relaxing, while the softer and more intimate tones used while reading out loud is both seductive and relaxing," said Judi James, a Behavioural expert.
She added: "Men who read to a partner will improve the quality time" they spent together.
PTI
First Published: Thursday, April 22, 2010, 18:41
