Let’s face it: For most women in America, the thinner they are, the better they feel about themselves. Between constantly seeing new-generation sex symbols as stick-thin women and having only a handful of popular ‘overweight’ celebrities showcased in movies and television shows, it’s no wonder that women of today have a complex that leaves them feeling frumpy when fat.
But we have good news for women carrying a few extra pounds: Men don’t only mind when you’re carrying a little junk in the trunk– They prefer it!
In a scientific study conducted by Men’s Health Magazine (and we’re using the term ‘scientific‘ loosely here), a group of 80 men were shown three photos of women wearing the same outfits with both the same hairstyles and makeup– One of a women considered underweight by the Body Mass Index, one considered to be in the healthy BMI weight range, and one considered overweight. Of the 80 men, less than 5% of them choose the underweight woman as the most attractive. 42% of them chose the woman of healthy weight, but a surprising 53% of men said that the woman above the healthy BMI range was the sexiest.
Instead of covering your curves, start to flaunt them! Here are three reasons our Sexperts think you should get the most bang for your belly:
- You’ll be a more desired wife
Since the dawn of time men have been subconsciously choosing wives based on the size of their hips– and the bigger is the better! Bigger hips and thighs are linked to fertility and overall health, which evolution has proved to be a big attraction factor for men seeking a life-long mate. Continue reading
