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Why do women like muscular guys?

I know this sounds like a ridiculous question.. but aren't most of the strongest guys not slim and muscular, but "big"/fat AND muscular? They must like them because of the curves on a guy?
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  • In my experience, muscular guys are actually not well liked by women. I would know, being one myself. Girls want a guy with a nice bod, that's true. However, with women they want a guy with muscle but not TOO much muscle. Of course, what too much is is defined by the woman herself.

    The problem with big guys like me (6'2", 210lbs, built but with 18% Body fat) is that we are scary looking. Guys who are big and strong could easily hurt a woman (the irony being that most of us are actually the gentle ones towards women). Another issue is that all guys who are muscular are assumed to be douche bags and meatheads. Meaning all they care about is their bodies and they treat others like sh*t and are vain because of it.

    Now, I lucked out and managed to find a girl who WASN'T turned off by my size. However, finding girls like her are very difficult.

    • ^ This is true.

  • don't think it has to do as much the curves ... although to some extent it is the aesthetic of the physique that may be attractive

    i think the appearance triggers a chemical response that attracts women, if they are attracted to that certain thing... but it indicates a

    -concern for physical fitness and one's well being

    -from a darwinian standpoint it shows that they work out and thus in the old "survival of the fittest" they shold have a leg up

    -from a sexual standpoint the notion that they can be dominate

    -from the old hunter/gatherer ideal a muscular dude is more able to complete and exceed at tasks that require physical prowess

    I think all these innate things factor into the mental attraction to the physically fit body

Most Helpful Girls

  • We like to feel protected. Seeing muscular guys means that they're strong and protect you if needed. It's also just nice to know that a guy works out, because it shows dedication, etc.

  • I like BIG and muscular. Slim doesn't so it for me. I want lots of muscle and if some day comes along with that hey whatever I'm not perfect either.

    • Fat not day ): auto correct

    • big as in tall and thick? defined muscles or just big ones

    • Yep big as in talk and thick. Defined muscles or big ones. Preferably big. Don't care about defined really.

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  • Because muscles are associated with physical fitness.

  • That kind of gals actually like to get a body guard, musculer body is not a surety of real love. even such man can press you often using his power and gals have to bear a lot they always feel frightened of their muscular boy friends because other friends even cannot help her in that case. But yes , they look robust strong and ready to face tough circumstances but they are with advantages and disadvantages. So if you are slim gal it is not necessary you choose of muscle man only. YOur muscles should be toned in shape rather being fatty guy..

  • I like a guy who's bigger and stronger than me I like to feel protected. scrawny just doesn't do it for me I don't want to feel like ill break him

  • only like nicely toned muscles not like steroids big though, its not about strength it just looks and feels sexy

  • Western culture, especially the US

    This is the American society obsession, there is no muscle preference gene in women , there is social manipulation, in fact we can all see this in high school and college , where female peers accept and admire other females that have a muscular boyfriend or husband I have always liked thin men and female peers thought me weird, that is their problem , I don't do something to please peer groups

    Men should never be pressured to have muscles, in fact that can be dangerous

    The muscle culture is harmful, both physically and psychologically for men

    Men are individuals not clones

  • They like muscular, not necessarily "strong".

  • Like another poster said, I find very muscular men to be very intimidating. The strength is attractive on some very primal levels, but also frightening.

  • Um... your question presumes that physical strength is a major attraction for women. It rarely ever comes up in my experience.

    And on top of that, assuming you're talking about built guys and not just fit and toned guys, I see a lot more women say that muscular men are a turn off rather than a turn on.

  • Depends on how muscular they are, I don't like body building type

  • Ew uh no I don't. Those big beefy muscle heads I see in the gym *scuffs* TURN OFF.

    • what weight and height of muscle would you say is perfect

    • They turn me off too The muscle obsession is very based in the US

  • i don't know I never have found them interesting

  • A lot of girls CLAIM they don't, in reality they do. Perhaps they won't think so in a picture but in person they'd be all over it

  • Evolution, women get turned on by them more because sure they look good but it represents strength.

    • There is no muscle gene in women , this is societal depending on culture I'm turned off

  • You're over thinking this. Muscles are masculine.

    Every girl is different and some like big muscles while others like smaller ones, but all straight girls like muscles because they are genetically programmed to be attracted to them, just as guys are attracted to feminine features.

  • We like them to be in shape. If he's toned and works out, its an indicator that he cares about his health. Personally, I like the big guys (as long as there's no beer gut, a 6-pack isn't mandatory)... I'm very tall myself and I want to feel smaller next to my guy.

  • Some girls like them, some don't. What is more universal is that the girl wants to feel safe and secure with the guy. A muscly roided body coupled with a vicious temper, won't attract most girls.

  • Girls on here like their boys on the thin side. Like left>right link

    It is true that the strongest guys in the world tend to carry more fat, but I see girls caring more about their perception of strong versus actual strength. Why is it in 2013 that girls still prefer tall men? They will say many things especially about "protection". The taller guy may not necessarily be a better protector, but the perception is there.

    curves for girls = v-shape for guys link link

  • We like some muscles tones, not a lot of big muscles. We just like a toned body.

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