Women stated that their favorite part of the male physique was their chest at 24%. This was closely followed by hair 22% and arms at 19%. For the ab crowd, 13% prefer defined upper abs and 9% prefer the v-cut. Eyes, face, and legs came in at 3%, 2%, and 1%, respectively.
Winner: Torso
That's a whopping 37 percent of women who consider the torso the sexiest part of a man's body.
Abs were rated the sexiest male body part by women. Having a shredded midsection certainly adds to the overall aesthetics of your physique. They are so much more important if you're planning to hit the beach with your lady love. While abs are the sexiest muscle on a man, they aren't easy to obtain.
Studies show that men are most attracted to faces, followed closely by women's rear ends. The same study tells us that women like a man's chest and his hair.
While men seem to be genetically predisposed to be attracted to women in their mid-to-late-20s, women tend to be attracted to men around their ages, if not older; this means men in their 30s have the best of both worlds. Men in their 30s are attractive to a wide range of women, from 20-somethings to women in their 40s.
Height and weight are right on top of the list of things women notice. “Too much or too little of either immediately classifies the man as unattractive to women, and closes the door before less physically obviously features (such as confidence) can be determined,” says Dr Patzer.
"The shoulder muscles are really the muscles of love and war," says Nancy Etcoff, Ph. D., author of Survival of the Prettiest. They also make the whole look when combined with a broad back. Strong shoulders literally sweep women off their feet.
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Women tend to prefer men with fit, athletic bodies.
They prefer men who are in much better shape than average but not as lean and strong as most men wish to be. Certainly not as muscular as most bodybuilders.
Finally, an additional study found that in terms of gauging facial attractiveness, instead of rating men with strong jaws and “macho” features as more appealing, women were more drawn to men with skinnier faces.
Physical Traits That Make Men Irresistible
Research from Penn State indicates that men with symmetrical faces are often considered more attractive than those with asymmetrical faces. A defined jawline and prominent cheekbones are also attractive features that can give some men a more chiseled or defined look.
The study found that the first thing women notice upon passing a man on the street is the eyes.
Women desire a man who is honorable, fair, and ethical. In terms of relationships, having integrity can help strengthen the bond a man has with a woman, as his moral principles will guide his behavior and help him to be the best partner that he can be.
Some girls may like shy guys, while others may not, just as some women may prefer outgoing men to those who are more reserved. Moreover, some women may like certain shy men and dislike others, choosing to focus on a person as a whole rather than a small sliver of someone's personality.
For example: If a guy has long hair and he is confident, charismatic and funny, most women (those who have an Open Type) will be attracted to him and open to being with him. However, if a guy has long hair and is nervous, self-doubting and insecure around women, then most women aren't going to be attracted to him.
Males generally have more muscle mass than females. As a result, it is easier for them to build more visible abs. Males are also not at risk of problems with menstruation. However, males and females still face the same challenge of sticking to the diet and exercise habits that are necessary for well-defined abs.
And based on the responses, most women prefer the built/brawny look over the skinny physique. So, it appears that men with muscles are the clear winner here. But wait, there's more! Things get interesting when we break down body type preference by age range.
That being said, men (and women) that work out tend to be more sexually satisfying because they can thrust harder, last longer, and have an athletic ability that unfit people do not have. So I would say that a muscular and athletic person has a better chance of being great at sex.
They write, “women were more willing to have short-term relations with muscular men without the requirement that they demonstrate characteristics particularly desired in long-term mates (trustworthiness, emotional closeness, etc.), possibly because these men possessed physical indicators of genetic fitness.”
One of the main qualities a woman wants in a man is honesty and reliability. She would want someone who can support her, be there for her and who means what he says. A dishonest and unreliable man will keep disappointing his partner and show that they don't value the relationship at all.