It seems like every week that goes by there is a new book out with tips to attract women. Many of the "gurus" responsible for these books claim to be seduction experts or "playas," but often they just come across as being sleazy, and their tips amount to little more than trying to trick or manipulate girls into liking you. It's actually pretty sad when you think about it.

But the good news is, you don't need to be a sleaze in order to get some romantic action; regular guys can do very well with the ladies too. In this article, we will outline five powerful tips to attract women -- without resorting to desperate tactics or sleazy tricks.

1. Show Your Intelligence. It is a well-known fact that women are attracted to intelligent men. In questionnaires, women consistently say that intelligence is more importance than looks when choosing a mate. This doesn't mean you have to be a Mensa member, or a chess club geek (though there's nothing wrong with that if you are); it just means you need to be able to converse intelligently on topics she will be interested in. Many guys tend to "dumb it down" when they talk to their male friends in order to seem like "just one of the guys." But it's a good idea to "smart it up" a bit when you talk to the ladies. Show them your best side, intellectually speaking.

2. Walk and Talk with Confidence. Both men and women are attracted to confident people. It's not fun to be around someone who is insecure and has a poor self image. While building confidence is a complicated subject, you can make a big improvement in this area simply by practicing confident body language. This means holding your head up high, and moving slowly and deliberately. Your voice also says a lot about how confident you are. Speak slowly and clearly to project a confident, well-adjusted personality.

3. Don't Be Afraid to Smile. Smiling indicates confidence. Although many guys think they look tougher and more macho when they frown, the truth is, they usually come across as just insecure. Even average looking guys can appear very attractive when they smile with their eyes. Give it a try -- you will naturally appear more confident and charming to the ladies.

4. Enjoy a Good Laugh. The number one quality most women look for in a man is -- you guessed it -- a good sense of humor. Guys who laugh easily, and keep the conversation light seem charming and confident to women. While it is true that the brooding, serious look can work for some men, generally speaking, you're only going to attract brooding and serious women with that attitude -- and is that really what you're looking for?

5. Take Rejection in Stride. Even if you are Brad Pitt, you're going to get rejected from time to time. George Clooney recently told a story about approaching a woman in an Italian bar, and getting blown off before he could even start up a conversation. The moral of the story? All men get rejected-- no matter who you are. Confident men understand this is all part of the game, and take it in stride. Whatever you do, don't let a rejection get under your skin. Remember, it happens to everyone, and it usually just means the woman you approached wasn't worth your time anyway. Have a good laugh about it, and then move on. You can be sure that's what Brad Pitt or George Clooney would do.

So there you have five important tips to attract women, without resorting to sleazy tactics or manipulative tricks. Some people think that "nice guys finish last," but the truth is, nice guys who are confident always finish first -- they are true alpha males, and in the end, they always come out ahead of the second rate sleaze-merchants. I'll leave you with one of the best tips to attract women I ever heard: "be yourself -- only more confident."