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Before a date, we all have little rituals or preparations we do: I like to deep condition my hair, spritz on perfume, listen to Beyonce–and guys are no exception. In fact, some guys spend more time and money before a date than girls do–especially if they think they’ll get laid that night.

Guys spend about $70 on average before a date to get ready, and they go through a lot: waxing, facials, haircuts, the works. It’s kinda cute in a way that they’re so out to impress us (but then again, they should be, because we–especially you–are adorable and gorgeous and brilliant, and deserve it).

Here’s what dudes do, in order from most to least common, to get ready before a date: 28 percent of guys buy new undies (it’s easier than laundry, apparently), 27 percent groom their pubic hair (here’s hoping they’re careful!) and 15 percent change their sheets–they sound pretty optimistic.

As for when they’re most likely to blow all that cash before a date? Guys in the survey think that the third date is enough to get in bed together, while we’re more likely to want to wait til the fifth date or later. (Sorry fellas! And we don’t have to tell you this because you already know, but if a dude pressures you into anything on any date, he doesn’t deserve another one. Period.)

For all that money dudes plunk down, you figure they’re pretty invested in you–but there are a few things that turn them off and make them feel like it was a waste of their allowance. The biggest turnoffs included facial or body hair and dirty sheets, followed by dirty nails. (They seemed to be most concerned that we were simply doing the same stuff they did to get ready. Interesting!)

Here’s something we dug, though. Their biggest turn on? Confidence. If you want them to like you, it doesn’t matter if you have a fierce mani or the smoothest legs on the planet if you’re a bummer. You have to like you–so own it!

How much cash do you blow before a date? Do you do anything special when you’re getting ready before a date? Do you think guys or girls spend more time getting ready for dates? Tell us in the comments!

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