12 things that can make you less attractive, according to science

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Only some of them have to do with your physical appearance.

There are lots of easy ways to boost your sex appeal. Walk a dog; play good music; tell a joke.

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There are, unfortunately, at least as many easy ways to sabotage your sex appeal. Think slouching or crossing your arms in your online dating photo. Swipe left!

Below, we've rounded up some all-too-common traits and behaviors that can make it harder to score a date - only some of which have to do with your physical appearance.