What body type do men like best?

[central]

In answer to the original question, I like the body type of whichever woman I'm having sex with currently. (If I didn't, I wouldn't be having sex with her.)

 

Yes, I do have preferences: slender, under 5'8", and large breasts. Bonus for shapely legs (i.e., not toothpick thin).

[Harold of Andraste]

I'm 6' so you must be pulling your pants up to your chin.

 

Women actually have longer legs than men do.

 

If you have a man and a woman of the same height, odds are she would have longer legs than him, but a shorter torso.

[Naturalbeautyisbest]

To the OP- Seriously, why start these threads? I agree there is a pot for every lid. Look around, there are couples of all different body types with each other. Typically, (unfortunately) the handsomest or higher-class men ARE with slender girls. I think it is cultural, because of what society dictates and so men want the arm candy that fits their image.

 

Well there are over 1,000 people who are viewing this question, and a lot of people are answering as well. it seems like body image, and body shape in general is a huge topic. There is so much pressure out their to be a specific size, in order to feel valuable in society, and feel loved and admired by men, as a woman. You even stated, how rich men, prefer thin woman, as that is what's acceptable as a trophy wife or gf, around the man's arm. So you kind of contradicted yourself a bit. I'm not attacking you at all, im just pointing out, my question is not ridiculous at all. There are many men on here, that stated they like petit women as well. I am not a big woman, I can't fit into plus size clothes, but I also find it hard to find jeans at the regular stores as well. in fact, I many stores I got into, seem to only put out size 4-10, and that really pisses me off, b/c these clothes are tiny as it is, made in china, so less materal = less cost, and of course the cheap labor costs associated to importing clothes from china, and india, etc.

 

 

it's really hard to keep a small shape actually, unless your naturally thin. I remember when I worked out 2x per day for 3 hours each time I went, who has time for that now? and I was in school and working. I was exhausted. I prepped my meals, and I spent way too much on groceries. id did not do it to feel attraction from men, I did it because I felt amazing, but now I don't have 6 hours a day to spend at the gym plus 300 a month for food, and another 100 for a personal trainer, or gym...plus I was on anti depressants and that got me heavy, oh boy, I went off of them a while ago, and I've struggling since to get back to my natural shape, well. anyways, that's why I like being a vegetarian, food costs are low, and I feel more energy.

 

 

I just don't feel accepted by society's cultural norms and standards. and as a woman, it's important to feel beautiful and accepted, isn't it? wouldn't you want to feel loved too? I know we should love ourselves, but really, its' hard to love myself if I feel I am unloved by people. it's tough to explain.

[Fhsjkfjrhsdh3646]

Men (well at least men like myself) like Women who take care of their body. That means that you're not overweight, and you lead an active lifestyle. Doesn't mean you NEED to go to the gym nonstop, but at least go outside a lot and stay in motion.

[xxoo]

No one shape is preferred by all men. What if you could magically change your shape to be the shape approved by culture (which changes frequently, btw), but you were no longer the preferred shape of the man you love?

 

Chances are, the man who loves you will prefer your shape and wouldn't want you to be different. We'll never make everyone happy, and isn't our job to do so anyway

[Davey L]

Female bodies, for me.

[bebe23]

OP...but, why do you care about being loved by 'society?' All you need is one guy! Screw society.

 

 

 

 

It kind of stings the way you talk about yourself, because I'm the same size. My husband loves my body, and I also look young for 44 so I get smiles and compliments from male strangers. Do you accept all types of guys? My husband and I are from working class rural backgrounds. Rich men ARE usually image-focused but there are even exceptions to that. I was reading about the actor Pierce Brosnan who played James Bond, who has been married for a long time. His wife put on weight and she's probably our size too, but he hasn't left her for some young waif who looks like Natalie Portman or Emma Watson, which makes him an awesome person as well as an awesome actor in my book.

[Naturalbeautyisbest]

OP...but, why do you care about being loved by 'society?' All you need is one guy! Screw society.

 

 

It's not really that I care to be loved by society. it's that, I wish society was more inclusive towards everyone. Our environment does shape our belifes and behaviours, attitudes and values. So if im surrounded by subliminal messages telling me, im an outcast, even if I work out, which I do, and eat clean, (im a vegetarian), and still have a hard time, keeping my body lean, what more can I do? Isn't it only natural that I feel unaccepted by society, and what is more so, that I actually do care about that?

 

 

 

 

It kind of stings the way you talk about yourself, because I'm the same size. My husband loves my body, and I also look young for 44 so I get smiles and compliments from male strangers. Do you accept all types of guys? My husband and I are from working class rural backgrounds. Rich men ARE usually image-focused but there are even exceptions to that. I was reading about the actor Pierce Brosnan who played James Bond, who has been married for a long time. His wife put on weight and she's probably our size too, but he hasn't left her for some young waif who looks like Natalie Portman or Emma Watson, which makes him an awesome person as well as an awesome actor in my book.

 

 

Thanks for that inspiration. Trust me, I love my shape, I wouldn't want to have a straight figure, or resemble a mans physic. I'm very sexy, and men do find me sexy as well, but I feel they like to play it safe, and marry the petit women, or carry on long term relationships with them, maybe they're afraid I will put on even more weight, and end up no so attractive, so they just don't bother, I don't know.

 

 

If I ever have a son, I will teach that kid, that for some people who carry extra weight, and im not talking about obese people (size 18-40+), im talking about the in between 12/16, that those people are healthy, and were born with those genes, but they look healthy. it's just a matter that society doesn't show women desirable at size 12/16, they are shown as the fat chick, or the woman who needs to loose a bit of weight. Magazines don't show young women this size, in television programs, these women are shown in shows like "ugly betty", or rarely shown if ever on tv.

 

 

I really don't even see a man on here backing me up at all on this?

[Naturalbeautyisbest]

OP...but, why do you care about being loved by 'society?' All you need is one guy! Screw society.

 

 

 

I was reading about the actor Pierce Brosnan who played James Bond, who has been married for a long time. His wife put on weight and she's probably our size too, but he hasn't left her for some young waif who looks like Natalie Portman or Emma Watson, which makes him an awesome person as well as an awesome actor in my book.

 

Wow!! I just looked up Pierce Brosnan, and his wife. I kid you not, that I look like his wife, even my face, resembles her too! And, Pierce Brosnan is one of the most handsome men out there. This really made me feel better thank you. Actually, I should confess. I went shopping for something to wear to a party, with a friend. My friend is taller than I, and is straight and narrow. To her, I have a huge butt, and not in a good way, why? B/c her ass, is non existent. And the 19 year old sales girl, who had no boobs or ass, also looked at me as if what the hell am I thinking wearing that. I felt like crap. I didn't end up going to the party after all, and come to think of it, perhaps these girls, just didn't like me looking too sexy, sexier than them. I was pissed off today, thinking about that situation, you can't trust anyone these days.

[alphamale]

What body type do men prefer?

i'm definitely into the 36C cups, long blonde hair, fair skin, around 5'5". Nice smile/teeth. She should have a nice body that is a bit curvy, by that I mean maybe 10 to 15 lbs overweight. Nice legs and feet with cute toes. The rest is all good.

[Naturalbeautyisbest]

just to add, I am about 30-40 pounds less than she is at her biggest. She is still beautiful, although im my OP doesn't look healthy in some of the photos I see.

[bebe23]

i'm definitely into the 36C cups, long blonde hair, fair skin, around 5'5". Nice smile/teeth. She should have a nice body that is a bit curvy, by that I mean maybe 10 to 15 lbs overweight. Nice legs and feet with cute toes. The rest is all good.

 

 

That pretty much describes me when I was in my 20's and most of my 30's! Until baby#3 gave me wobbly parts that haven't budged much since then. I'm motivated to work out more to get at least closer to that weight again. 150 pounds I looked nice, not slim but decently healthy. Thanks.

 

 

Natural Beauty- I think Keely Smith (Brosnan) is very lovely and I'd think prettier than those Hollywood actresses that look emaciated. If you look like her you shouldn't have problems with men. On the other hand I have friends who are thin, very thin and naturally that way and I know they find it hurtful when they get called skinny. They have insecurities too, and doesn't the media just love to do that all in the name of the mighty $? There is the 'large derriere' or booty look that is also a standard of beauty that is more mainstream in recent years. It's a way for the tiny-framed girls to feel bad and spend $ on products, so marketing has all of us covered.

[Donate]

I like thin women with small round titts and butt....thin to very thin.

[Naturalbeautyisbest]

Thank you. I'm mad at my "friend", should I be?

[Toodaloo]

I'm 6' so you must be pulling your pants up to your chin.

 

Nope I am just short backed and long legged...

 

My ex was 6ft 2 and his trousers were too short for me. They only came down to the tops of my ankles...

 

<- That horse was brought from a chap who was 6ft5 and we didn't change the stirrup lengths between each of us riding...

[stillafool]

There's a commercial out now by Lane Bryant that shows 6 women who are plus size in their bras and panties. I saw it twice yesterday so OP times are a changing. Society does accept plus size women because to tell the truth they are the norm. There are far more women who are plus size here in the U.S. than there are naturally thin women. As far as what body type do men like best that can never be answered because every man is different. Just find a man who likes your body type.

[blueskyday]

I am a petite woman and range between a size 0 and a 4. I feel much better at a 4 than a 0!

 

I agree that there is intense pressure to be thin. When I was a zero, many men I dated told me they only dated slim fit women like me. What a turn off! These were the guys who wanted to dress me a certain sexy way all the time.

I felt very objectified and unspecial.

 

When I gained a bit of weight, it was hard for me. I was worried I was letting myself go. I do blame the media for that! What surprised me, though, was the different caliber of men I suddenly attracted! These men loved my bigger boobs and butt! I got cat calls and whistles a whole lot more than I ever did before.

 

The best part was the new guys I dated were into the whole me, not just my body. It was an eye opener. I really don't think we give guys enough credit. They generally appreciate women who are "real." We women might just need to be comfortable in our own feminine skin, and enjoy sex. That's maybe what guys appreciate most!

Edited April 14, 2015 by blueskyday

[Imported]

. There are far more women who are plus size here in the U.S. than there are naturally thin women. .

 

Norms are changing all the time. As much as over-weight has become the new average, I see far more people at the gym and far far more gyms. I rememeber when I had one, maybe two choices for gyms and it was rarely packed with that many (compared to now). Now in my local area, I can think of 7 different ones off the top of my head and that is not counting cross-fit, yoga, all womens and the country clubs. Not to mention the gyms that are chains and have multiple clubs all around me. And still, everytime I go at sane 'I got a 9-5' job, it's jammed with people.

 

Seriously, when I was growing up, there were 2 or 3 gyms I could drive to, now there are 20+ easily in reach. I use to stand out in the gym. Muscular, lean. There actually wasn't that many of us when I first started hitting the gym. Now the gyms are packed with muscular and lean guys. And girls.

 

I think there is a divide happening. People around the world think 'merica has a lot of overweight people....and that is true, we do. But I think we also lead the world in the other direction as well. Or maybe I just think this because I grew up in California and Hawaii.

Edited April 14, 2015 by Imported

[stillafool]

I hear you. I spent my 20's and 30's in L.A. and people there are far more body conscious than alot of America. I remember those early health club days and you are right they weren't that crowded. I've always been naturally thin but still worked out for muscle tone though I have to admit I can be lazy in this area. I hate working out.

[Naturalbeautyisbest]

I am a petite woman and range between a size 0 and a 4. I feel much better at a 4 than a 0!

 

I agree that there is intense pressure to be thin. When I was a zero, many men I dated told me they only dated slim fit women like me. What a turn off! These were the guys who wanted to dress me a certain sexy way all the time.

I felt very objectified and unspecial.

 

When I gained a bit of weight, it was hard for me. I was worried I was letting myself go. I do blame the media for that! What surprised me, though, was the different caliber of men I suddenly attracted! These men loved my bigger boobs and butt! I got cat calls and whistles a whole lot more than I ever did before.

 

The best part was the new guys I dated were into the whole me, not just my body. It was an eye opener. I really don't think we give guys enough credit. They generally appreciate women who are "real." We women might just need to be comfortable in our own feminine skin, and enjoy sex. That's maybe what guys appreciate most!

 

Thanks for your OP, I also find that there is ALOT of pressure from thin women, to be super slim. As far as the U.S goes, obesity is a problem, and not so much of a problem where I live. If I lived in the U.S I would not be considered heavy at all, I would be considered average size. However, where I live people automatically assume im not healthy, that I eat crap food, and don't exercise. Which is not the case at all. In fact, I eat healthier than anyone I know. I follow a 90% raw vegan diet, with the exception of incorporating a small amount of diary in my meals. However, this is just been a recent change.

 

 

Before, I was told that paleo is the way to go, and that just left me puffy, and depressed b/c of the lack of sugar I was having. Now, I have a lot more energy, and im happy. Vegan, is not the NORM why? B/c many of the people who control the discourse about diet and exercise are in it for the money making purposes, leaving people to believe that carbs are bad, and questioning why we're not seeing real changes, and feeling low energy, and depressed with dark circles under our the eyes. While all our money goes to huge corporations, selling fish with mercury in it to the public, and chickens with hormones, which ****s up our bodies, mean while, these animals are fed grass, and grains in order to grow strong, and be able to feed us.

 

 

So really, im happy to switch right to the source, and eat the grass and grains myself, rather than eating the hormone injected animal, filled with fear and anxiety, then wonder why I am not losing weight, and im filled with fear and anxiety myself, and broke for that matter b/c I spent all my money on meat which can be expensive.

 

 

I know this was off topic, a little bit. however it's important to share, and I state it again, there is a lot of pressure from other women to be a size 4 as well. However, it's nice to know your OP. Thanks.

[Weezy1973]

There's quite a bit of research on this actually. Men cross culturally prefer women with a small waist (.7 hip to waist ratio) on average. Cultures were divided between slim (think Kristen Stewart) and curvy (think Scarlet Johansson).

 

Women cross culturally preferred men with an inverted triangle body type (I.e broad shoulders tapering to a narrow waist).

 

No cultures showed a preference for overweight men or women.

[d0nnivain]

There's a commercial out now by Lane Bryant that shows 6 women who are plus size in their bras and panties.

 

It's a campaign called "I'm no Angel". It's kind of opposition to the Victoria's Secret angel thing because these models are voluptuous not skinny-minis with fake boobs and big wings.

[stillafool]

Thanks for your OP, I also find that there is ALOT of pressure from thin women, to be super slim.

 

 

Are you saying that thin women pressure you to lose weight where you live? I'm surprised that women would care what another woman weighs. Usually the pressure comes from men not women; at least where I've lived.

[stillafool]

It's a campaign called "I'm no Angel". It's kind of opposition to the Victoria's Secret angel thing because these models are voluptuous not skinny-minis with fake boobs and big wings.

 

Oh, well it's a great campaign.

[thefooloftheyear]

I belong to two gyms and occasionally go to a third...people aren't in better shape now...Heck, back in the 80's there wasn't a single guy in the gym I trained at that didn't have at least a 300 lb bench..Now? These guys pop corks when they can do 200..

 

Stats show we are a heavier and more out of shape society than we ever were....lets face it, most of the people of my generation spent their entire youth and young adulthood outside from sun up to sun down...Technology has made people become more sedentary, and then they wind up in jobs where there is no activity, and the cycle just continues..

 

About the only thing I can say is that it seems as though older women are looking better, probably more to do with advances in surgical procedures, bio-identical hormone treatments, and a more increased awareness among women to the benefits of weight training rather than the usual cardio/pilates/etc..

 

Interesting...and funny piece about the direction of most gyms today...

 

 

TFY