One Direction heartthrob Harry Styles has admitted that he could probably learn something from erotic novel 50 Shades of Grey.

The book, which is written by British author E.L. James, has seemingly captured the minds of women across the globe with its engaging prose and saucy nature.

Speaking to The Sun, Styles - who has managed to generate something of a ladies' man reputation since joining the band in 2010 - said that he could probably pick up a few tips from the raunchy novel. He said:

"I haven't bought it, but a female friend of mine was forcing me to read it out to her the other day. They were like, 'Just borrow this', and I was like, 'Hmmm'. It seems interesting. I could probably learn from it, I don't know. I feel like it's an educational and interesting read."

In the same interview, however, the 'One Thing' singer said that he doesn't want to be known as a womaniser.

He said: "'I'm not quite as I'm made out to be. I have friends who are girls and sometimes even if I give them a lift home I'm 'dating them', or whatever."