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:

1. 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.
2. You’re like a drug
   Men wanting to get high don’t need to turn to narcotics to do so– All they have to do is find a curvy woman! MSNBC researchers had men rate how attractive they found women. Their brain scans revealed that the men had a neurological response to curvy women in the same areas of the brain that are stimulated during a response to drugs and alcohol.
3. They’d rather look at a curvy woman than a thin one
   The University of Texas did a study on the history of Playboy’s influence on the print media world. During their analysis of magazine sales, they found that it wasn’t social influence that determined when the magazine sold well, but who was displayed on the cover– Magazines that displayed a curvy woman sold nearly 60% better than covers with thin women, even when the thin woman was a celebrity.

If you’re feeling weary of your waste line, take comfort in the fact that men are living for it! Show off your curves and start spicing up your sex life with  your size.