Men with bellies are more attractive than muscular athletes

July 4, 2025

Men with bellies are more attractive to women than muscular athletes, Chinese scientists have found. 283 female participants from different countries were shown 15 black-and-white photos of men with various body types and asked to rank them by attractiveness. The conclusion: the most attractive body type for women had a body mass index from 23 to 37. Women associate body fat with high testosterone levels, which symbolizes masculinity.