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Can a Parasite Make Me Sexy?

By Robert Lamb, HowStuffWorks.com
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INTRODUCTION

Let's face it, ladies: If at all possible, you'd like to have it going on this weekend. Yet as effortless as some gals make it look, there's an art to being sexy. Sometimes that carefree smile requires the inner confidence that only a certain something (or somethings) from La Perla or Belabumbum can offer. Other times it's a matter of applying just the right lip color (NARS "Manhunt" or "Promiscuous" might do) and slipping into your favorite outfit — be it your Nicole Miller maxi or your Paige bootcuts and a simple white T.

But what if there was a way to bring sexy back into your life that didn't involve pairing pricey lingerie with just the right cosmetics, clothes and cocktails? Yep, according to some studies, you could be just one parasite away from securing your swagger.

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