A new study conducted by the UK's leading married dating site IllicitEncounters.com has revealed the male professions that women find the most attractive, and those more likely to find success when it comes to looking for romance online.

The study asked over 2,000 female members (of the UK's largest married dating website) what they thought the sexiest profession was for a prospective partner, and why.

Chef's steamed to the top of the poll with 27% of the votes; a profession that proves that the way to a woman’s heart is also through her stomach. With fine examples such as Gordon Ramsey, Jamie Oliver and Paul Hollywood, it's no wonder these guys have cooked up a feast in women's minds.

The second sexiest profession for men was working as a Doctor with 23% of the vote; the study described them as caring, intelligent and motived.

According to the study, the least attractive profession was being a Member of Parliament; women viewed them as boring, over-confident, self-absorbed and as well as having a bad reputation.

IllicitEncounters.com spokesperson Rosie Freeman-Jones commented: "I think the media has played a massive part in what women see as attractive qualities in men - they look for passion, creativity, ambition and drive. Women like men who can spoil them in the kitchen and make them feel special, they also want men who are caring.

"Unfortunately where the media may have helped lift the profile of Chef's to women, it has had the opposite effect for MP's - even Boris Johnson couldn't save them from being last after previously being voted the sexist politician by Illicit Encounters members.

Other professions that made the 'sexiest' list include lawyers, firemen and farmers.

Rachel, 42, from Somerset, who uses IllicitEncounters.com to meet married men commented: "I love a man who knows his way around a kitchen, who can be creative and knows how to impress a lady, I am also looking for stimulating conversation and an emotional connection. I don't want to date someone who is arrogant or has an oversized ego”.

Women also found firemen attractive, describing them as heroic, attentive and handsome. So despite dedicating a lot of time trying to win votes, MP's have polled last and may have to consider taking a cookery class to help them get a date.

Top 5 Sexiest Professions:

Chef 27%

Doctor 23%

Lawyer 15%

Fireman 12%

Farmer 6%

Least Sexy:

Member of Parliament 0.5%

Let us know which you think is the sexiest profession?