Comments on: Physical Attraction, Sexiness and Health…The Female Edition

By: namastelove

namastelove — Fri, 26 Dec 2008 17:07:53 +0000

I think a person who lives healthy is way more attractive, and usually good health shows on the outside. I look forward to your male-oriented post. I also concur with attractiveness varying from culture to culture, and time period to time period. I prefer a thin, lean man over a fat guy. But if he doesn’t also have a great sense of humor, a high level of intelligence, and compassion, then I’m not going to like him anyway. But that doesn’t mean I’d date a guy who’s totally physically let himself go JUST because he has a good personality. It has to be the whole package to work for me

By: DR

DR — Wed, 24 Dec 2008 16:10:20 +0000

Great point Chris,

None of these physical characteristics are absolutes. Preference for WHR varies between cultures. Same for breast size, muscle tone, etc…

In low income countries, men are more likely to prefer heavier women…as extra weight is a sign of relative affluence. In high income countries, lean bodies are generally preferred.

I think where this list is most accurate is in the characteristics that best represent health & virility

By: DR

DR — Wed, 24 Dec 2008 16:04:03 +0000

Right as usual Dr. Hubbard.

There are a lot of non-physical character traits that make a woman sexy.

By: Dr Dan

Dr Dan — Wed, 24 Dec 2008 09:48:53 +0000

You will be getting lots of hits on this series Im sure!!

By: James Hubbard, M.D., M.P.H.

James Hubbard, M.D., M.P.H. — Tue, 23 Dec 2008 18:43:49 +0000

You forgot sense of humor.

By: Chris

Chris — Tue, 23 Dec 2008 14:48:07 +0000

As Kelly pointed out above, symmetry appears to be a universally attractive feature, as does skin clarity.

These both make sense in evolutionary terms as they’re markers of good health. However I think beyond that you’ll find tremendous variation in what people find attractive across the other features.
While the waist to hip ratio is fairly consistent, the preference for a thinner look is a recent thing.

Look at playboy models from the 60-present. You’ll find the older ones look positively chubby by today’s standards, and that they get progressively thinner with each decade.

That said, personally I can’t stand the model look and am rather unimpressed with the airbrushed people above – I think they look like they could use some muscle on their arms and legs and perhaps a sound meal. While I like breasts as much as the next guy, I’m still confused how anyone can actually like the huge silicon enhanced ones.

Now serious female athletes on the other hand….

By: LisaNewton

LisaNewton — Tue, 23 Dec 2008 06:39:08 +0000

During the course of my days, I tutor, in reading and writing, two 9th grade boys who happen to homeschool. I’m always looking for interesting books that they’ll enjoy but have substance, character, plot, and of course, a theme.

The book we are currently reading is called, “Uglies” by Scott Westerfeld. Interestingly enough, it’s based on the future. Society as we know it is gone, and somehow, the current society now “makes” everyone “pretty” as soon as they turn 16.

The idea of an entire society based on everyone being pretty is fairly novel. Who determines what pretty is? I haven’t finished the book yet, but it’s definitely worth a look.

By: Kelly Turner

Kelly Turner — Tue, 23 Dec 2008 04:44:43 +0000

i read an article about the facial symmetry defining attractiveness- now i look for it a lot more in people I find attractive. it kind of ruins it when you can get it down to a science.

Kelly Turner
http://www.everygymsnightmare.com