«THERE SHOULD BE COURSE IN FIRST GRADE ON LOVE»

Scientists have now confirmed that the presence of a gorgeous gal can produce a testosterone boost for the boys.With the added bonus of a release of cortisol, the chaps will notice a feeling of alertness and wellbeing whilst chatting to an attractive member of the opposite sex.Psychologists at the University of California discovered that just a five minute chat with an attractive woman raised testosterone levels by 14 per cent and anti-stress hormone cortisol by a whopping 48 per cent.
The same effect in animals is known as the "mating response". Testosterone is linked to the male libido and a general all-round energy boost, while cortisol boosts alertness and calms the nerves.Put the two together and the boys will be feeling on top of the world. And Dr Leslie Knapp, a biological anthropologist at the University of Cambridge, confirmed what the girls were already guessing. She told The Telegraph: "It all boils down to sex. High levels of testosterone are associated with boosting sexual performance whereas cortisol helps focus your energy and helps you deal with anxiety."