Hehe, not what you think π
A newΒ studyΒ has examined male preferences regarding female genitalia. And this focusing on what they find most appealing.
As reported by the Daily Mail, the study involved 200 heterosexual men. From ages 19 to 77 and was conducted by E. Sandra Byers.
A professor emerita at the University of New Brunswick (UNB), alongside UNB clinical psychologist Miranda Fudge.
Participants were asked to evaluate 24 characteristics divided into three categories.
Appearance/Physical Characteristics, Smell/Taste, and Function.
The βAppearanceβ category included aspects like clitoris size, shape, and pubic hair.
While βSmell/Tasteβ focused on aroma and taste.
The βFunctionβ category assessed qualities such as warmth, sensitivity, and overall sensation.
The study revealed that most participants valued the sensory experience of sex. Qualities like smell, taste, and sensitivityβover visual aspects such as symmetry or labial size.
A new study has examined male preferences regarding female genitalia, focusing on what they find most appealing.
As reported by the Daily Mail, the study involved 200 heterosexual men aged 19 to 77 and was conducted by E. Sandra Byers, professor emerita at the University of New Brunswick (UNB), alongside UNB clinical psychologist Miranda Fudge.
Participants were asked to evaluate 24 characteristics divided into three categories: Appearance/Physical Characteristics, Smell/Taste, and Function. The βAppearanceβ category included aspects like clitoris size, shape, and pubic hair, while βSmell/Tasteβ focused on aroma and taste. The βFunctionβ category assessed qualities such as warmth, sensitivity, and overall sensation. The findings were published on November 8 in the International Journal of Sexual Health.
The study revealed that most participants valued the sensory experience of sexβqualities like smell, taste, and sensitivityβover visual aspects such as symmetry or labial size. This suggests that menβs perceptions of vaginas are primarily shaped by how they feel and function rather than their appearance.
Research has previously shown that a womanβs self-esteem can be influenced by her partnerβs perceptions.
βWe had done qualitative research with women about their genital self-image and found that even casual negative remarks from male partners could have a big impact on women,β Byers told PsyPost.
βThis underscores the importance of investigating menβs attitudes towards female genitals and their link to genital-related feedback given to partners,β she added.
The study found that men with positive attitudes were more likely to engage in behaviors that promote intimacy and boost their partnersβ self-esteem, such as offering compliments and positive affirmations. Conversely, men with negative views were more likely to make critical comments, though overall, negative feedback was relatively low.
βHolding negative views likely reflects societal messages about female genitals and may influence not only menβs perspectives but also their female partnersβ sexual well-being,β Byers explained.
However, it is worth noting that the studyβs participants were predominantly white and educated, meaning the findings may not fully represent more diverse populations.