New research from the University of Queensland suggests that individuals are subconsciously attracted to opposite-sex individuals with similar facial features. This challenges the traditional belief that "opposites attract," highlighting the role of facial similarity in perceptions of beauty during real-life...
Men tend to find women's faces more attractive when they are near ovulation, suggesting an unconscious preference for fertility cues, according to a study published in Adaptive Human Behavior and Physiology. While some men, especially those preferring long-term relationships, showed...
Recent research sheds light on how the shoulder-to-hip ratio influences perceptions of attractiveness at the neural level. The study, published in the Archives of Sexual Behavior, uncovered pronounced brain activity variations related to male upper body size, but less pronounced...
A series of four studies looked into how women evaluate humor in men, finding that women prefer funny men, particularly physically attractive ones, viewing humor as a signal of investment potential, especially in the context of long-term mating. This research...
A recent study in the Scandinavian Journal of Psychology discovered that men with larger trapezius muscles are perceived as more protective of offspring but less nurturing and less inclined towards long-term relationships. The study, conducted by Mitch Brown and Ryan...
How interested women are in short-term relationships and how much they value themselves as partners don't directly affect whether they prefer masculine facial features in men, according to new research published in the Archives of Sexual Behavior. However, these factors...
A study published in the American Journal of Human Biology found that individuals rated as above-average in physical attractiveness tended to have better health compared to those considered average-looking after a 10-year follow-up assessment. The research supports the notion that...
New research published in Frontiers in Sports and Active Living provides insights into the biomechanical strategies used by women to enhance the perceived attractiveness of their gait. The findings suggest that changes in energy, flexibility, and body movements can convey...
In a new study published in Frontiers in Psychology, researchers found that students are more open to participate in school activities and expect to earn higher grades when they view their teacher as attractive. The findings provide evidence that children's...
A new study has found that men prefer shorter women for short-term than for long-term relationships. In contrast to this, women’s preferences for men’s height did not differ by the type of relationship. The study was published in Frontiers in...
New research suggests that upper pole fullness, the volume and roundness of the upper portion of the breast, plays a key role in the perceived attractiveness of female breasts. The study was published in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery - Global...
When we look at human faces, our brain has different responses depending on how attractive we find them, according to new research published in Biological Psychology. However, these responses were only observed when participants looked at faces of the gender...
New research provides evidence that women consider a "lordotic" posture (in which the lower spine is curved towards the belly) in other women as a signal of heightened sexual receptivity, and perceive women exhibiting this posture as a potential threat...
A series of experiments in China found that athletes with better performance in sports were considered to have more attractive faces. The effect was dependent on gender and the sport discipline. Additionally, participants were able to distinguish between athletes competing...
In a new study published in Scientific Reports, researchers found that men who spoke more clearly were seen as more attractive by women for long-term relationships, but not necessarily for short-term relationships. They were also seen by other men as...