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What makes women attracted to men
Hello! Thanks for your question regarding what women find attractive in men. The short version is that most women are attracted to certain physical factors and personality factors in men. Below you will find a deep dive of my research and findings.
METHODOLOGY
To answer your request, I read through a number of sources and selected the top factors that were common among each of the sources. I also provided research-based support and information for each of my findings.
BACKGROUND
Attraction is more than just appearance. There are specific factors that most women tend to agree on in terms of what they find attractive in men. These attractive factors are shared among women largely because they have been formed over time. Attraction is influenced by human biology, personality, the way people communicate, and much more. Evolution plays a crucial role in determining some of these factors, for example, women often look for distinct traits that relate to men's ability to provide.
PHYSICAL FACTORS
Facial Hair. Most women are attracted to some degree of facial hair. A 2016 study found that women were more attracted to stubble facial hair for short-term context, but when considering a man in the long-run they preferred those with fuller beards. Also, beards have been shown to be correlated with perceived behavioral characteristics, such as maturity, masculinity, dominance, and aggression.
Wearing Red. The color red is symbolic for various powerful meanings, such as passionate love, fire, blood, energy, etc. A study that was conducted on participants from China, England, Germany, and the US found that women were more attracted to men who were pictured in front of a red background compared to those who were not in front of a red background.
Higher Status. Numerous findings have suggested that women prefer men who appear to be of higher status. Past studies have looked at how women rate men in attractiveness just from looking at a picture. Results showed that women were more attracted to men who were pictured as having a more opulent lifestyle, such as in an luxurious apartment or next to an expensive car.
Smell. The way a man smells (both naturally and artificially) can influence his perceived attractiveness. Women can be sensitive to natural bodily smells known as pheromones, which may affect the level attractiveness. In addition, a study found that women were more attracted to men who used scented products, such as sprays or deodorant.
PERSONALITY FACTORS
Confidence. Women value confidence because it often relates to other positive traits, such as self-awareness and humility.
Sense of Humor. Evidence shows that women are attracted to men who can make them laugh and have a good time. Men who express humor have been shown to be more desirable and thus, attractive.
Passion. Women are attracted to men with some level of passion in their lives, which also makes them more interesting, motivated, and have a better outlook on life.
Risk-taker. One study makes the distinction between two types of risks, involving hunter-gatherer risks and more modern risks. This study found that women were more attracted to men who participated in hunter-gatherer risks, such as mountain biking or scuba diving.
CONCLUSION
In conclusion there is a wide range of factors that women are attracted to in men, but there are a few prominent factors that the majority of women are attracted to. Some of the main factors include physical characteristics such as facial hair, appearance of higher status, smell, and wearing the color red. Main factors also include personality characteristics such as confidence, sense of humor, passion, and riskiness.
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