Words: The Gentleman
It’s easy to make assumptions about what women find attractive and what they don’t – the rumour mill is a dreadful thing. But when it comes to actual and legitimate science, what are the key traits that women are clinically proven to love about you?
It’s no secret that the majority of women would actually rather be with a man taller than them then vice versa. But why? According to social psychologists, most women are psychologically geared towards finding taller men more attractive because, as a result of their height, they are regarded as much more masculine. But if you’re vertically challenged, fear not – apparently it’s not the actual height that women find attractive, more the importance of having a partner who’s taller than them.
But if you're vertically challenged, fear not – apparently it's not the actual height that women find attractive, more the importance of having a partner who's taller than them
A decent sense of humour is typically viewed as a sign of social intelligence and general intellect, something that women are evolutionarily geared to respond to when it comes to attractiveness in the opposite sex. Almost every woman out there is looking for an amusing and socially aware partner, so it’s inevitable that sense of humour is of the utmost importance.
While full facial hair is still very much subjective, there are arguments from scientists all over the world that show that women tend to prefer a little but of stubble over a totally clean-shaven face. Studies in human psychology suggest that from an evolutionary standpoint, men with stubble would have been considered as not only more masculine, but also more socially mature.
It doesn’t take a rocket scientist to figure out that women are much more likely to go for a strong, gym-honed body then a bit of dad bod, but incase you need it backed up by science, here goes: researchers have found that womenprefer a well-defined, strong, muscly (but not overly so) body. So if you’re in need, it’s time to start working on that six-pack…
Researchers have found that women prefer a well-defined, strong, muscly (but not overly so) body
If you’re blessed in the voice box, lucky you. According to research conducted at UCL, women perceive deeper voices as a sign of stronger physicality which is therefore linked to masculinity and ultimately attractiveness.
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