Chapter
The Science behind Male Attraction and Securing Sexual Partners
17:21 - 26:19 (08:57)
Studies have found that men with muscular bodies and high status tend to have more sexual partners. These secondary male characteristics could have evolved to not only attract women but also signal dominance to other men.
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Women prefer men with more muscles than less muscular men.
17:21 - 20:22 (03:01)
Summary
Women prefer men with more muscles than less muscular men. Men with muscular bodies use their appearance to appear more intimidating and dominant to other males.
ChapterThe Science behind Male Attraction and Securing Sexual Partners
Episode#161 - Rob Henderson - Evolution & The Modern Dating Market
PodcastModern Wisdom
A study was conducted where researchers recorded videos of men and showed them to various groups of participants, asking them to rate the men's physical attractiveness and likelihood of winning a physical fight with another man.
20:22 - 22:26 (02:04)
Summary
A study was conducted where researchers recorded videos of men and showed them to various groups of participants, asking them to rate the men's physical attractiveness and likelihood of winning a physical fight with another man. The men in the videos were later tracked and asked about their sexual activity over the next 18 months.
ChapterThe Science behind Male Attraction and Securing Sexual Partners
Episode#161 - Rob Henderson - Evolution & The Modern Dating Market
PodcastModern Wisdom
Straight men and women tend to report four to six sexual partners as median in the US.
22:26 - 26:19 (03:52)
Summary
Straight men and women tend to report four to six sexual partners as median in the US. While men have far smaller investment in sex, gay men report around 16 to 20 sexual partners.