Arch Sex Behav June 2010 PMID 19139985

Human physique and sexual attractiveness in men and women: a New Zealand-U.S. comparative study.

Barnaby J Dixson, Alan F Dixson, Phil J Bishop, Amy Parish

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What people are saying

The discussions reflect a balanced curiosity and agreement with the study, with examples like mentions of preferred physiques ('muscular but not bodybuilder-like') and body proportions ('hip-to-waist ratio'), and comparisons of physical traits such as hair removal and shoulder width, demonstrating that the participants find the topic relatable and somewhat impactful due to its relevance to societal standards.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most discussions agree with the study's findings on physical attractiveness preferences, referencing traits such as muscular physiques and body proportions.

InterestModerate interest

Participants show moderate interest by commenting on specific preferences and details like body type and hair removal, indicating curiosity about the topic.

EngagementModerate engagement

Responses include mentions of the study's implications and explanations of physical features, suggesting a moderate level of thoughtful engagement.

ImpactModerate impact

The discussions highlight some societal relevance, such as attractiveness standards and mating preferences, implying a moderate impact on perceptions about beauty standards.

Abstract in brief

  • The study found that women in both New Zealand and California prefer mesomorphic and average male body types, and they find men with little or no chest and abdominal hair most attractive.
  • Men rated female body images with a waist-to-hip ratio of 0.7 as most attractive in New Zealand and 0.6 in California, indicating preferences for certain body proportions.
  • Overall, both men and women in these diverse environments showed similar preferences for physical traits, such as body shape and skin color, highlighting shared standards of sexual attractiveness among people of European descent.]

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Chris Shugart
@ChrisShugart · X

STUDY: Woman prefer muscular (but not bodybuilder-ish) physiques on men. Too skinny still ranked higher than too fat, which was last place. Same study: medium penis sizes were preferred over small and XL. Hmm, there's a theme here. #extramedium https://t.co/AjtWQ5KwWO

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RT @ChrisShugart: STUDY: Woman prefer muscular (but not bodybuilder-ish) physiques on men. Too skinny still ranked higher than too fat, whi…

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@Leila_jan1 @tuppesgadse https://t.co/jlaDk23hTe

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william thatcher
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@Jaxrev @firexgasoline_n El atractivo en machos de nuestra especie está en la proporción , hombros cintura, ( forma de pirámide invertida) https://t.co/mISYm72mS0

Mar 30, 2020 · 1,245 followers View post →
Kelly Neill
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notPlancha
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@saltysauerkraut it kinda is https://t.co/xSjg4N5EoZ https://t.co/ugaoXnLOCw

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Chris_'OH-58D/F-14'-SIMP
@Chris_OH58D · X

@Leila_jan1 @tuppesgadse https://t.co/jlaDk23hTe

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notPlancha
@notPlanchaa · X

@saltysauerkraut it kinda is https://t.co/xSjg4N5EoZ https://t.co/ugaoXnLOCw

Jan 11, 2024 · 69 followers View post →
Kelly Neill
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https://t.co/Otmzvx1qHp

May 16, 2022 · 587 followers View post →
Meni
@vipstrippers · X

RT @ChrisShugart: STUDY: Woman prefer muscular (but not bodybuilder-ish) physiques on men. Too skinny still ranked higher than too fat, whi…

Aug 30, 2021 · 1 share · 3,863 followers View post →
Chris Shugart
@ChrisShugart · X

STUDY: Woman prefer muscular (but not bodybuilder-ish) physiques on men. Too skinny still ranked higher than too fat, which was last place. Same study: medium penis sizes were preferred over small and XL. Hmm, there's a theme here. #extramedium https://t.co/AjtWQ5KwWO

Aug 30, 2021 · 4 likes · 1 share · 12,513 followers View post →
william thatcher
@1williamn · X

@Jaxrev @firexgasoline_n El atractivo en machos de nuestra especie está en la proporción , hombros cintura, ( forma de pirámide invertida) https://t.co/mISYm72mS0

Mar 30, 2020 · 1,245 followers View post →
Atomic Attraction - Türkçe (Güzel Kitap) | PDF
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doi:10.1007/s10508-008-9441-y 22. Zaman İçinde Erkek Çekiciliği. (n.d.). http://socionist.blogspot.com/2011/11/male- attractiveness- over-time.html ...

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doi:10.1007/s10508-008-9441-y 22. Male Attractiveness Over Time. (n.d.). Retrieved from http://socionist.blogspot.com/2011/11/male- attractiveness-over-time ...

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