Attractiveness

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...

Most find intelligence attractive, peaking at IQ 120; some are specifically aroused by intelligence alone (sapiosexuals).

New research suggests eating vegetables gives you a healthy tan. The study, led by Dr Ian Stephen at The University of Nottingham, showed that eating a healthy diet rich in fruit and vegetables gives you a more healthy golden glow...