Which Men Care About a Woman’s Breast Size?
Previous studies have shown that men who are interested in casual sexual experiences evaluate women’s external characteristics differently than men who are more interested in stable relationships.
The first category of men evaluates attractive external appearance, low weight, and a small waist ratio more positively compared to those in the second category.
A recent study aimed to determine whether the attractiveness of a woman’s breast size is influenced by men’s desire for casual or stable relationships.
The majority of men preferred medium or large breasts and rated small breasts less positively. However, very large breasts were less attractive than medium/large ones.
Additionally, men interested in casual relationships rated medium/large breasts more positively than those interested in stable relationships. Perhaps those looking for a stable relationship settle for a less physically attractive appearance and emphasize other characteristics.
What Does a Woman’s Breast Size Symbolize for Men?
Breast features, including size, shape, symmetry, and nipple size and color, are important to men when evaluating a woman’s attractiveness. Size is rated as the most important for men because it symbolizes a woman’s age and fertility. However, studies have shown inconsistent results regarding specific breast characteristics associated with fertility, indicating that social, cultural, and individual factors play a role.
Reference: Zelazniewicz A, Pawlowski B (2011) Female breast size attractiveness for men as a function of sociosexual orientation (restricted vs. unrestricted). Arch Sex Behav 40:1129-1135.
