LOS ANGELES: John Mayer claims his reputation as a ladies man is unfounded because he is actually shy when it comes to dating.

Despite his womanising reputation, the 32-year-old singer claims he finds dating difficult. He said, “I’d make dates on Monday for Friday and come Thursday, I’d be so wracked with nerves. Or I would try to do it and get so sick to my stomach that we’d circle the block and then I’d come home.”

Although he attracts a lot of female attention Mayer insists he doesn’t sleep with his fans.

Mayer, 32, also claims he is too uptight to enjoy his fame, success and heartthrob status.

He said, “It would be great to be John Mayer if only I lightened up.”

“I would like to enjoy the ride a little more because I feel like the china shop and my career is the bull.”