From his use of emojis to how he writes the letter Y – the telltale signs that reveal just how good your man will be in bed
BLOKES who take big strides will be walking with an extra swagger this week, after experts found they're much less likely to flop in bed than fellas with tiny steps.
But the size of a man's stride isn't the only thing which could give a clue to how he performs between the sheets - if they bite their nails, whether or not they like cycling and how they write the letter 'y' can all reveal a man's prowess, or lack of it.
This week, experts revealed fellas with a short stride, who lift their foot less, are 40 per cent more likely to struggle with impotence. They think weak pelvic muscles may be to blame.
Here, we reveal the telltale signs that your man will be a stud between the sheets.
Signs he'll be a great lover...
He writes the letter 'y' with a loop
If you want a clue about your man's ability in bed, check his handwriting (yes, really).
Handwriting specialists claim fellas who sign a lowercase 'y' with long, wide loops have strong sex drives and a lot of imagination and creativity.
And the same can be said for men who sign off their 'ys' with a flourish...
He loves an emoji... or 50
If your bloke is constantly on his phone sending emojis to his mates, there might be a good reason not to get annoyed.
People who frequently use emojis have more sex because they're better at communicating desire, research suggests.
She also suggests fellas are more adventurous as lovers the further their thumbs can bend away from their palms.
However, if you're after a more thoughtful lover who will quietly strategise every sexual move, you should probably go for someone who enjoys strawberry ice cream.
Or for a fella who doesn't mind indulging in a PDA, go for vanilla.
The study found that, in most cases, having a favourite ice cream flavour that differs from your lover's is best for a blissful romance.
Researchers in Norway also found one in five men who participated in a 335-mile bike tour suffered from penile numbness afterwards. In some cases, it lasted more than a week.
However, some experts have disputed claims of a link between cycling and impotence - with a US study last year finding the sport does not negatively impact on men's sexual health.
He devours his food... and loves sweets
How a man eats can give you a clue as to how good he'll be in bed.
So if your date wolfs down a burger in seconds or messily slurps his soup in a restaurant, you might want to think twice about jumping into bed with him.
In contrast, someone who takes his time with his meal - enjoying every single bite - and orders adventurous dishes could be a great sexual partner.
Another thing to look out for is whether the fella opposite you has a sweet tooth.
Nutritionist Lisa Davis, the author of Clean Eating, Dirty Sex, describes how sugar interferes with blood flow by causing "inflammation" in capillaries.
This swelling, , reduces the "blood flow to sexual organs, impacting libido and performance in bed".
So if your date suggests dessert, don't get too excited...