Why do men love small waist?

Men consistently find women the most attractive when they have a low waist-to-hip ratio — commonly referred to as an hourglass figure. New research provides evidence that men have this preference because it is a reliable signal of physical and sexual maturity in young women who have not been pregnant.
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Are small waists more attractive?

An American researcher has found that waist size has been a major indicator of female beauty over the centuries, at least according to analysis of literature: … while the most-often mentioned feature was the breasts, waistlines were mentioned 66 times, with a slim waist predominantly linked to attractiveness.
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What is considered a small waist on a woman?

What should your waist measurement be? For men, a waist circumference below 94cm (37in) is 'low risk', 94–102cm (37-40in) is 'high risk' and more than 102cm (40in) is 'very high'. For women, below 80cm (31.5in) is low risk, 80–88cm (31.5-34.6in) is high risk and more than 88cm (34.6in) is very high.
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Do guys prefer wide or narrow hips?

Men find wider hips more attractive because once again, they signal fertility and good genes for mating. Psychologist Devendra Singh conducted a study of people's waist-to-hip ratio (WHR) and found that men were most attracted to women with a WHR of 0.7.
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Why do men like curves?

Without knowing it, it appears that men are attracted to a woman's curvy figure because it signals an abundance of DHA supply. In addition, a smaller waist signals that she is less likely to be a mother so her potential to bear children is completely untapped.
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Why do guys find hips attractive?

Research across a variety of cultures has demonstrated that men typically find the curvaceous female form sexually attractive. Other studies have shown that wide hips in women are associated with health and reproductive potential, so the attraction makes evolutionary sense.
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What waist size is attractive?

However, studies show that the ideal waist size for women is less than 35 inches and that for men is less than 40 inches.
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What is the beautiful waist size?

For your best health, your waist should be less than 40 inches around for men, and less than 35 inches for women, although it may vary depending on race or ethnicity.
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What is the skinniest waist size?

The smallest waist of a person with normal stature was 33 cm (13 in) and was recorded on Ethel Granger (UK) (1905–82). She reduced from a natural 56 cm (22 in) to 33 cm (13 in) over the period 1929–39.
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What is the perfect woman body size?

The specific proportions of 36–24–36 inches (90-60-90 centimeters) have frequently been given as the "ideal", or "hourglass" proportions for women since at least the 1960s (these measurements are, for example, the title of a hit instrumental by The Shadows).
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Why are thin bodies more attractive?

Men and women both find thinness in females attractive because they equate it with youth, fertility and a lower risk of diseases, a new study has found.
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Is having a tiny waist healthy?

To have your best chance at maintaining good health, you should aim for: Men should have a waist circumference of 40 inches or less. Women should have a waist circumference of 35 inches or less.
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Do guys like hourglass figure?

If, like many men, an 'hourglass figure' is your golden ticket, then you're not alone. A new study, published in the journal Evolution and Human Behavior, has claimed men think women with a 'low waist-to-hip ratio (WHRs)' – or 'hourglass' figures to the layman – have the most attractive bodies.
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What size girl is most attractive?

What is the most desirable size for a woman? Researchers found that the ideal female body has a height of 1.68 meters (5 feet, 5 inches) and has a bust, weight, and waist to hip ratio that measures 99 x 63 x 91 cm (39 x 24 x 36 in), which is an almost exact match to Brook's own measurements.
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What is the most attractive female BMI?

Ahern et al. (28) found that a BMI of 20 was considered the most attractive, while Swami et al. (29), and MacNeill and Best (30), found that an underweight body was most frequently selected.
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What is the most attractive female waist to hip ratio?

Waist to hip ratios

Healthy women have ratios of 0.67 to 0.80 while healthy men have 0.80 to 0.95. For attractiveness, ideal for men is 0.90 and female ideal is 0.7 (for Western populations only).
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Is a 27 inch waist skinny?

Is a 27 inch waist good for a woman? For women, a 27-inch waist is roughly 9″ smaller than the average female's. And even among fit women, a 27-inch waist is on the small side. So it's a good target for overall health and fitness.
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Is waist 27 a size 8?

US 8 - either UK 10 (Waist 27”/28" and Bust 35”/36") or UK 12 (Waist 29”/30" and Bust 37”/38") US 10 - either UK 12 (Waist 29”/30" and Bust 37”/38") or UK 14 (Waist 31”/32" and Bust 39”/40") US 12 - approximately UK 14 (Waist 31”/32" and Bust 39”/40") US 14 - approximately UK 16 (Waist 33"/34" and Bust 41"/42")
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What body part do men find attractive?

10 Physical Features That Attract Men The MOST
  • Booty.
  • Breasts.
  • Legs.
  • Eyes.
  • Lips.
  • Clear skin.
  • Hair.
  • Well-kept nails, hands, and feet.
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What are guys favorite body parts?

Felix's team took a survey for the most attractive body parts of men and women and here's what they found: Men cited women's faces as being their most attractive attribute by 46%. In second place, women's butts came in at 18% followed by hair at 11%. Legs, breasts, eyes, and others composed the remaining 26%.
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What kind of body do guys like best?

Men prefer a woman who has less body fat and more muscle than that. She'll still weigh a fairly regular amount, but she'll be significantly fitter and more muscular than average, with a leaner waist, stronger hips, and broader shoulders.
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Do guys not like curvy girls?

Men Are Totally Hardwired by Evolution to Prefer Curvy Women, Study Finds. A new University of Texas study has found that men express a clear preference for women who have a pronounced back-to-buttock curve.
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