The Most Attractive Female Features according to Science
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When we men see a woman, we know after a few seconds whether we find her attractive or not. The assessments of different men are often very similar. There seem to be certain features that are attractive to almost all men. I find this particularly exciting from an evolutionary point of view. After all, reproduction is the main goal and at the same time the basis of attraction.
Characteristics that we find attractive are usually markers for good genes, health, and thus good chances to have healthy offspring with the person.
According to science, the following characteristics are particularly attractive in women:
A High Pitched Voice
University College London researchers found out that men prefer women with a high-pitched voice, which represents a small body and youthfulness.
A Low Waist to Hip Ratio
Researchers at the University of California in Santa Barbara led by William D. Lassek investigated which female body type men find most attractive.
The so-called hourglass figure proved to be the ideal.
Women with a narrow waist and wider hips proved to be the most attractive. The perfect waist to hip ratio (WHR) is probably about 0.7.
For example a waist size of about 70cm and a hip size of 100cm.
According to Lassek, the reason for this lies in our evolution. Men are programmed to find women with high reproductive potential. A low WHR is probably the most important indicator for this. It shows physical and sexual maturity but at the same time a certain degree of youthfulness and fitness. The researchers also found that lower WHRs usually come with higher omega-3 docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) levels. A nutrient that is important for pregnancy and breastfeeding.
Long and Healthy Hair
Long and healthy hair is especially very attractive, as it is very feminine. Besides, they show fertility, youth, and that the woman cares about her appearance. Furthermore, healthy hair is a marker of good health and good genes, which makes men subconsciously perceive the woman as a suitable partner.
Smiling
In a study by Jessica Tracy and Alec Beall, the influence of the expression of various emotions on sexual attractiveness was investigated.
For this purpose, pictures with various facial expressions happiness (smile), pride, sadness, moodiness, strength, self-confidence, etc. were shown, and the participants had to rate the attractiveness of the persons of the opposite sex.
The study found that smiling women appear more attractive to men, as smiling was perceived as a sign of flirting. The women thus appear more available and therefore more attractive.
Even though it doesn’t really fit the topic of this article, here is a little fun fact: for men, it’s exactly the opposite. For men, it seems to be more attractive to show fewer emotions.
Less Makeup
This study found that women with less makeup are more attractive because they look more natural. Men and women were shown pictures of women wearing different amounts of makeup.
Participants found the women in the pictures wearing 30–40% less makeup than normal the most attractive.
Ladies, dare to go a bit more natural!
Summary
According to science, these features are extremely attractive in women:
- a high pitched voice
- an hourglass figure
- nice hair
- smiling a lot
- wearing not too much makeup
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