Shilpi Madan gives you a checklist on what men DON'T want to see on women...

As far as we're concerned, inner beauty is still the strongest pre-requisite. But just like you have a list of things that you would never want to see on men (make-up, pot-bellies, etc), men have their own list. Things that make them squirm. Maybe sloppy and unshaven works for him on him, but it might not work for him on you. The question is, do you care? It's not like he'll suddenly start loving you less just 'cause you've sprouted a few facial hair. But he obviously doesn't like it. And he's entitled to his opinion, which is precisely what we asked for in this piece. Here's what a few guys said...

Facial Hair

"I dislike facial hair on women, it looks so un-feminine," says ace lensman Dabboo Ratnani. "It's in-your-face and looks unclean. My only recourse is to clean up the close-up shots with Photoshop." But what does he do in real life? "Look the other way."

If you care: Pluck 'em off. Bushy eyebrows? Tweeze, bleach, wax, singe - do whatever it takes to get rid of furry facial growth. If you don't care, tell him to go soak his head.

Molar Malaise

"Oral hygiene is priority No 1 for me," says painter Aakarsh Singh. "Women, especially smokers, with bad breath and yellow teeth make me run far, far away. Inner beauty notwithstanding."

If you care: Don't ignore dental hygiene. But hey, you should be super careful about this in any case. Dental floss, whitening toothpastes and dental visits are a must. Flashing your pearlies won't work with tartar-riddled teeth. For that matter, lipstick-coated dentures are a criminal folly, on or off the camera.

At the end of all this... ask yourself what your best assets are. We did ask them what they think, but ultimately, it's your will that rules you. And hey, no one's perfect....not you, not him.

Body Odour

"I like my woman smelling of flowers and fresh lime," says marketing guru Vishal Dhume. "Freshly shampooed hair, a tangy talcum, body lotions and creams. That's what gives a woman that edge. And an entire industry thrives on and caters to women care, so there's no reason why a woman shouldn't smell good."

If you care: Sweat-slicked bodies after you've just made out may get him going, but smelly underarms are equivalent to farting, digging your nose and belching. Probably puts him off completely. So, keep misty sprays and deo roll-on sticks handy. And while you're at it, tell him to do the same.