If you're fed up of being 'just friends', or simply want some action, Nina Seale can help.

After sitting for too long in my room waiting for a prince to ride by on a white horse and throw pebbles at my window, I’ve finally decided to stop being passive in my dating life... and stop listening to Taylor Swift. I am going to take matters into my own hands and seduce the man I want. What turns his head? How do you make your intentions clear without misrepresenting yourself? I started asking all the boys I know how I could seduce them. I’ve taken and trimmed their advice into ten nifty tricks that should help reel in some of Edinburgh’s finest catches.

1. Be mysterious
Dance on the line between being unattainable and actually rejecting them. He isn’t going to chase you if you seem completely disinterested, especially if he’s just planting seeds. You need to seem interested, but at the same time have lots of other things going on. One piece of advice was texting: don’t text back straight away, but when you do, make it worth the wait.

2. Take an interest in his interests
Okay, so I’m not really into sports either, but if you at least listen to what Rooney did last Sunday, you make him feel interesting. This will make him happy, and he will associate being happy with being with you. Bingo.

3. Eye contact
Focused attention makes him feel special. I’m not saying gawk at a stranger, apparently some people find that creepy, but when you are with him keep your attention on his face, especially when he is talking- that's just good manners.

4. Physical contact
Five of us debated what parts of the body were acceptable. We decided upper arm and knees were a good place to start and the further down the back or up the leg your hand goes, the sluttier you seem, although rumour has it that men do like a little bit of slut in their paramour.

5. Have a secret weapon
Okay, this one is mine, so keep it quiet. Have a sexy smile or eyelash flutter-glance that you know shows off your best feature and unleash it at opportune moments.

6. Establish an emotional connection
Talk about something personal, so all your touching doesn’t have him only thinking of you physically (if that’s all you’re after- just skip this bit!) The guy I spoke to suggested asking about family or pets, and then went on to talk about his dead childhood hamsters.

7. Party tricks
So those of you who skipped number 6, this one is for you. If you want a party trick to get him into bed, whip out the time-tested classic of taking your bra off without removing your top. Strangely enough, when this was suggested by a female editor at a paper social, all the boys listening were shocked that such an incredible feat was possible. We left it to their imagination- see tip 1.

8. Get him on his own
Though this seems obvious, only talking to him in a tutorial or when you’re out with friends doesn’t put the idea of the two of you together in his mind. Suggest grabbing a coffee or working on a project together.

9. Be direct
The poll showed that some guys find confidence super-sexy and some find it intimidating. Asking a guy out directly can give you a quick answer while also boosting their ego. Efficient.

10. Naked with beer
Last ditch effort: I’m told a guy will rarely reject sex when it is offered on a plate. I’ve never tried standing on a plate, but maybe it will work.

Happy hunting!