Men rate women’s vaginas and reveal which types they find most attractive

Scientists have revealed what men really think about female genitalia.

More than 200 heterosexual men, ranging in age from 19 to 77, were asked to rate the importance of 24 specific features of a woman’s vagina.

The majority cared more about how it felt during sex than how it looked. Smell, taste and sensitivity all scored high, while physical characteristics such as symmetry or labial size scored lower.

This suggests that men’s feelings toward women’s genitals are shaped primarily by functionality and sensation, and not by physical appearance, the researchers concluded.

They were also asked to indicate the extent to which they agreed with several statements, such as “Women’s genitals are beautiful” and “Women should be proud of their genitals.”

The findings showed that although men’s attitudes towards the female genitalia were generally positive, their opinions varied widely from person to person.

About a fifth of participants reported negative views, suggesting that a significant minority of men do not find female genitalia attractive.

Previous research has shown that a woman’s self-perception is influenced by her partner’s attitudes and opinions.

“We had done qualitative research with women on their genital self-image, which showed that even casual negative comments from male partners could have a major impact on women,” said study author E. Sandra Byers, professor emeritus at the University of New Brunswick. UNB).

These consequences can even affect a woman’s health. Feeling bad or self-conscious about one’s own genitals is associated with lower sexual satisfaction, poorer sexual health and a greater likelihood of considering cosmetic surgery.

“Hence the need to investigate men’s attitudes toward female genitalia, as well as the link between those attitudes and genital feedback to partners,” Byers told me. PsyPost.

Byers and her colleague, UNB clinical psychologist Miranda Fudge, published their findings in the journal International Journal of Sexual Health on November 8.

The 24 characteristics that the participants had to rank were divided into three categories: appearance/physical characteristics, smell/taste and function.

Those in the Appearance category include the size, shape, and pubic hair of the clitoris.

The Smell/Taste category contained only two options: aroma and taste.

And in the Function category, the researchers listed characteristics about the feeling of female genitalia, including warmth and sensitivity.

Previous research among women on their genital self-image found that even casual negative comments from male partners could have a big impact, Byers said.

The results suggest that when it comes to what shapes men’s perceptions of female genitalia, functional and sensory aspects are more important than aesthetics, the researchers found.

This conflicts with societal messaging that emphasizes perfect genital appearance – especially in the media and pornography.

But that doesn’t mean that men don’t have aesthetic preferences, or that sociocultural factors don’t influence them.

The survey also found a significant subgroup that has negative attitudes toward female genitalia.

“Having negative views likely reflects societal messages about female genitalia and can affect not only men’s sexual well-being, but also that of their female partners,” Byers said.

The study found that men’s attitudes toward female genitalia affect their own sex lives in several ways.

First, the study found that men with more positive views reported having a greater number of female sexual partners over the course of their lives.

But surprisingly, the researchers found no link between their perceptions and the frequency of specific sexual activities, such as oral sex.

Men with positive views were also more likely to engage in behaviors that promote intimacy and build trust with their female partners, such as giving compliments or positive affirmations about their genitals.

However, those with a negative attitude were more likely to make critical comments. But the study found that the overall frequency of negative feedback was low.

However, the study’s conclusions may not reflect more diverse populations.

The participants were predominantly white and well-educated, and therefore future studies would benefit from examining a more diverse group.

Additionally, the authors note that survey respondents may have been hesitant to be completely honest about their negative attitudes or behavior, and therefore it is possible that the minority group could actually be larger.

The study also relied on self-reported data on the men’s sexual orientation and history, which may have been influenced by “social desirability bias,” or the tendency of survey respondents to answer questions in a way that will be viewed favorably by others assessed.