Ladies, do you like seeing men naked?

[Anonymous]

Normally I'd have assumed the answer would certainly be yes, as long as the guy had handsome proportions and was in shape. But I've gone back to art school and in my sculpting class a couple of girls were disappointed we had a male still-life model pose naked. They wanted a female model instead. They whined that "men are ugly." It got me wondering if every woman shared that view, there'd be no hope for our species to pass our genes on. The model we had was a young skinny guy in his mid 20s. So he wasn't hideous. In the past I've had to draw and sculpt old and overweight models who weren't easy on the eye, but over time I've become desensitized. It is interesting because I've had a previous girlfriend who wouldn't let me go down on her unless I was completely undressed; she liked seeing me completely undressed. I understand male and female genitals can be ugly for some people when they're not in the right mind set. Unless of course they're horny and in love. But is the male body really that bad of an eyesore to you ladies?

[Anonymous]

No its not an eyesore at all, it's very attractive. A man's body looks so strong, built for purpose. And if a guy has a nice chest and arms I think he looks like a good source of protection :P and some great hugs.

I studied arts and had some life drawing classes...we had young men models and older fat females. Interestingly, we never had just normal sized females or old men come to pose.

For that purpose, I think the fat ladies are easier to draw because (from a drawing perspective) you can see whole shapes more easily in the whole form when you're looking at her body as the subject to draw. Women have more fat and overall look softer and smoother. I think we are the fairer sex to be honest. I think it has something to do with keeping men desiring women to continue the human species!

men look different. you're straight up and down, strong legs compared to us ladies, butt is usually small in comparison too, and then there's the chest. I actually do think there's a lot of variety in men's bodies, but less noticeable in your clothing than what you can see of women's bodies.

as far as genitals are concerned, when I'm aroused, it's true I am attracted to a man's parts! But otherwise, I just think..."um, how strange." :)

I don't know about all that stuff about ancient sculpture etc. Societies have generally been male dominated and men have been known to admire themselves...:P and some older cultures didn't feel it was appropriate to show off a woman...There are many civilizations however that favour women a lot in artwork... and in today's world I would say so too.

So overall, I very much like the male body...as long as a guy doesn't have a beer belly and a butt that is fat so it looks like a woman's. Other than that, I'm quite fascinated because its so different to mine and that is the whole basis of the attraction.

[RedThread78]

fantastic answer.

[Opinion Owner]

Its also understandable that your ex wanted you undressed! If she is going to expose herself like that, it makes sense that she'd want you to show off your stuff too. more comfortable that way, more like a common experience, rather than you seeming like you're ready to go as soon as you're done...

[Opinion Owner]

thanks redthread :)

[Minxxe]

you're right, genitals are ugly across the board. men's bodies are nice as you say, in-shape but personally I get bored very easily looking at men's bodies. The one's I'm subjected to seeing in a state of undress on TV or in magazines all look the same to me: either tall and overly muscular or the weedy-average guy next door. sorry there just isn't a lot to look at on a man's body.

I too would prefer to look at or draw a woman's body, big or small I think they're more beautiful, there are more contours to focus on and there are more than one "taboo" body part to draw or to conceal making the whole package much more sensual and alluring.

Dont get me wrong, men are beautiful too but a bit boring in comparison. All in-shape men look the same, all skinny men look the same in that they generally do not have any other characteristics that vary, whereas women have breasts and hips and shapes vary greatly no matter the actual weight of her.

[RedThread78]

I agree but I always thought it was because I'm a guy.

[Minxxe]

it always makes me wonder how people can down-vote a personal opinion - like it's going to make anyone change their persy pref if a nobody on GaG doesn't agree, lol. some people have nothing better to do!

[Katie1964]

My husband is virtually a nudist. He is nude at home all the time and when we plan a vacation we always go to clothing optional place so he can be nude, but I can stay dress. One thing about these places is that probably 90% of the men are fully nude at all times and maybe 25% of the women are fully nude, 25% topless and the rest are pretty much covered.

Can't speak for all the ladies, but I love him being nude and seeing all the other men nude is wonderful eye candy. So definitely not an eyesore for me. I think men look sexier either really dressed up or completely naked. Women look sexier with a little mystery about their bodies.

[Anonymous]

if both physiques are fit and at their best, then the male body will ALWAYS be much more interesting and attractive, why? because men have more definition to our body, more lines that attract the eyes. This is why all ancient sculptures are majorly men and not women

but an average girl's body will be more attractive than the average guy's body because fat looks worse on men than women

[Asker]

Ever since I got more involved with art and human form, I can somewhat agree with you. Before this I was all about the beauty of the female form. But I can see how the muscular complexions of the male form are visually striking. I'm a strait guy and I feel that the female body will always be more attractive. Unless she's a body building girl who looks stronger than most guys. That's just wrong.

[Opinion Owner]

men just have more detailed bodies, somen are plain and smooth down arrow all you want, it's true

[Opinion Owner]

women* not somen

[ekimx3]

I can definately see why your ex would want you to be fully naked because its a lot more intimate that way. And as for your question I, personally get turned on by a naked guy but only if he's erect (and in shape of course). I'm not too sure why but I'm completely indifferent when I see a naked guy in his natural state. And sometimes a male's genitalia could look kind of agressive but if he's erect then its a completely different story.

[Asker]

So the difference between flaccid and erect makes all the difference in visual stimulation? I realize women aren't as visually aroused as men; they're wired differently. But it's rather obvious women are somewhat visual in this regard.

[ekimx3]

I mean, I can't speak for every woman but that's just how I respond to it personally.

[Smilegirl]

i am bi and I love the body of a women but men... they have never done it for me. mens bodies are weird. the only body I have wanted to see of a mans is my boyfriend.. I don't know why but if he's not naked I'm thinking about him naked :)

[ZenQueen]

If its my man, I love every bit of him, head to toe! need I say more?

[RebeccaSJ]

Mmmm hmmm.

[JennieF]

Yeah.

[Anonymous]

I definitely love the look of a guy's body, if he's in shape it's not an eyesore at all. Aesthetically speaking I think both the male and female bodies each have their strengths. They're beautiful, but in different ways. The curves on an attractive woman's body are stunning. There's a feminine, soft, quality to it that makes it visually appealing. Guys are masculine, of course, and their attractiveness lies in the strength of their bodies, the cut and defined look. Quite the opposite of the curves on a woman's body, but equally nice to look at for sure.

[Anonymous]

Not all naked men are equal.

There is a lot less to look at on a naked man. I enjoy it if he's in good shape, erect,and all that. Even more so if he's my boyfriend. Its hotter when that body belongs to a man I lust for.

I much prefer a woman's body though- the curves, the skin, all of it. Women are just pretty. I'm not a lesbian but I really appreciate a woman's body.

Men are sexy, but its more about the man himself than his body. Like, if I saw a nude pic of a hot male celeb, vs this dude I'm lusting after, I would be more turned on by the dude I'm lusting after. I don't feel turned on as much by just a random naked man.

[AliceMcKay]

Well said :)

[Anonymous]

i Love it <3