Why do women need to be so thin?

Question

Like so thin it looks unhealthy.

RavVid · Accepted Answer

I assume you are asking why women need to be thin to be attractive. Leaving aside body positivity seeking to make obesity normal as a nonsense of about the same ilk of 101 pronouns lets look at this.

It is pretty much hard wired in men to like a waist hip ratio o.6 in the planar view. That is what we see with you being in the middle distance if you are walking down the street towards us.

Now you might have heard the rumors we like breasts. It is not so much large breasts we like but rather breasts that jut out from the torso. If a woman has a big belly, her breasts don't jut out at all compared to a girl who has a spare belly.

It is to the point that I say if a girl has a good waist everything else takes care of itself. Such a girl looks gloriously healthy and that is a large part in attractiveness.

There is a sweet spot. A girl that is emaciated just provokes a desire to feed her up in me.

Female body mass seems to be highly political. Those on the higher end want to paint thinner girls as being unhealthy despite them having a good BMI and those with more body mass as natural despite a high BMI. I'll leave those female politics to females.

In today's world it is easy to eat to excess, particularly carbs when in the past the challenge was more to get enough. So another attraction of thin girls is that they are, at least in one way, living their life in moderation at first glance.

Gent207-2 · Accepted Answer

Because everyone is being lied to by adverts and porn

PBandJ_Nerd · Accepted Answer

Because for years there's been magazines aimed at women to lose weight and such. This causes some women to have body image issues, eating disorders, go through unnecessary surgeries, etc. all to think they'll look "good" or "better" when it could be the opposite. I used to be super skinny this year, but it had nothing to do with the above I mentioned. I just had problems eating due to digestive issues. But starving yourself and your body to the point you're a skeleton isn't healthy, and I'd never advise it to anybody in this world. My advice though: Get to a healthy weight.

Apple1996 · Accepted Answer

Beauty standards force us to be thin

Screenwriter · Answer

It's called anorexia. It's a psychological and physical illness that often leads to permanent body damage and sometimes to death. Bulimia is a version where the person yo-yos between horrid thinness and mild obesity.

Both are extremely damaging to the body, psyche and life.

smne35 · Answer

Media magazines and the false image you all come to expect from being brainwashed into thinking that's how every woman should look in the world, advertisers and the media, I often wonder do they really Believe what they try so hard to manipulate the masses into believing, but women are groomed from an early age to Believe thin is in always, from folks they play with, to tv shows and movies they watch, personality I like meat on the bones, those runway models I mean really they're walking skeletons, and they walk do fast in runway because they're starving trying to get back to eating something asap before they pass out

SotiCoto · Answer

They don't need to be, obviously.
Being thin is an idea incepted by other women to sabotage them. Womankind is sabotaging itself collectively.
Worse yet, I've noticed a lot of men buying into the idea lately, though basically every physical feminine trait that has ever appealed to men throughout history requires women NOT to be thin. It is just insanity.

My advice: Live freely, eat what you like, don't feel obligated to exercise. Only idiots would criticise you for doing so.

Massageman · Answer

I agree.

1. Muscle is heavier/ more dense than adipose (fat) tissue, so as one exercises to develop muscle, their wight may not drop, but their body will get more trim as the fat tissue is shed and the muscle tissue is increased. There is a difference from just plain "thin", and someone who is well-muscled and "trim".

2. A little bit of extra body weight- we're talking in the 5-10 pound range, not changing the body percentage of composition, and not just flab- has actually been shown to be helpful in cases of sustained sickness: the body will have a store of weight/energy reserve to help bridge the time that they are sick. (This is NOT to say that everyone should run out and add 10 pounds for Christmas this year!)

Anonymous · Answer

"need"? to be fit is ideal everybody knows that, I have the notion to come to the conclusion that women who think women have to be THIN and regard to them as "unhealthy", tend to be overweight women who refused to take care of what they eat or exercise and then want to make comments about those who actually get a good looking figure through hard work, yes hard work because for most, that's what it is, which is why you look around and there are so many ball figured women who have lost their shape because they are too lazy to follow a normal healthy diet, meaning small portions, instead they just wanna eat eat eat and not feel guilty, then get offended when someone mentions weight. 🤯, when they can't even dedicate at least an hour of exercise. no self respect, just gorge on food and want to criticize women with good looking bodies. lol 🥴

Guido · Answer

They don't need to be. It is what is perceived to be the ideal body but you are correct that it can be unhealthy. Based on a person's bone structure, their ideal healthy weight can have quite a range.

Consult your physician to determine a healthy weight range and work to stay in that range. Eat healthy and stay active to help maintain your weight.

This applies to both men and women.

Do not try to please somebody else by being too thin because you think that is what they want or they have told you that's what they want. Just do what is right for you.

Miristheiss · Answer

Super thin expectations come from women. Magazines and women competing with each other.

As far as men go, just be fit and healthy. No extra fat rolls and gut/back.

We like thin, average, athletic and curvy (curvy/fit).

Women see these toothpicks on runways and think that is what they should look like. Just take care of yourself and be in shape and you are gold.

Thestupidusername · Answer

Media..

Also the avarage bmi for a runway model is like 16.. thats insanely thin to the point often you can see part of their ribs..

I've never met anyone being attracted to severely thin or obese people. It should be looked at as equally bad if you ask me.

wolfcat87 · Answer

I think the median size for women in the U. S. is like 14-16 right now. Curvy and voluptuous are much more popular than thin in mass media at the moment. Men in general prefer women with the golden ratio at any size and point in time.

High fashion prefers thin because the clothing is cheaper and the look is more striking on a stage even if it's harmful to the models.

robhazelnut · Answer

I prefer wide yet healthy women, who simply eat plenty of solely healthy food and exercise well.

Apparently a wide wife will put off business executives during the making of a deal. If that's the case, perhaps they want to work with someone who prioritizes business over their wife's pleasure. Sad.

systemsareyo · Answer

I'm an exception, because I'm thin, I find thin women attractive. I'm glad I'm not biased in that I'm a fat guy wanting a thin woman. Ah well. Women don't need to be, it's up to each person's preferences. However, I like how I'm not contradictory in how I want thin chicks, because I am a thin guy 😂😊🦄🦄🦄

TadCurious · Answer

Probably the women who try to be really thin are too influenced by Victoria's Secret type models. They certainly don't need to be that thin and I don't think it's healthy. The irony is that I don't think most guys are attracted to that look.

Paige90 · Answer

If they aren't too skinny it is healthier and looks better.

PeachyPie93 · Answer

Advertisements, society, other women all put pressures and standards on each other.
Really we don't have to be super thin but other women make us feel like we do, even though most men like a bit thicker of a woman.

syncheart · Answer

Women don't need to be as thin as some of the models are. Women need to try and be healthy, just like us guys need to try and be healthy. Just living a healthy life style alone, will help regulate weight.

TheGuyWhoKnowsStuff · Answer

They don't need to be thin. Some women should be thinner for their quality of life and health while others need to be thicker for the same reasons.

whirled_up_girl · Answer

I try to be within a healthy level. Too overweight can lead to health problems but I agree too thin isn't good either and I don't want to be malnourished.

Chandelier8 · Answer

A lot of pedophiles like this little girl look... with no pubes too.

bededazzle · Answer

it makes no sense, since it is not beneficial to fertility

DeeDeeDeVour · Answer

Yeah, "thin" is fine as long as you don't strive for that "malnourished" look.

exitseven · Answer

The media portays attractiveness as being unattainable skinny. Girls see this and the next thing you know they are sticking their finger down their throats and making themselves puke.

aceleon · Answer

ummm. they don't have to, who came with that shit? just don't have a fat belly and you are okay.

HawkPerception · Answer

Actually being thin is healthy. Obesity is normal now, especially in America and that's maybe why it looks normal to you.

Pohjolan · Answer

They don't need to be. Normal weight women in shape just now look like it in comparison.

Joshydavid25 · Answer

I actually prefer some meat on the bones TBH..

douride2 · Answer

But the average woman isn't thin. The average women in N. America is a size 16 & she weighs in at about 170 lbs. That is the average so yes some are a lot thinner & many are way bigger.

Paris13 · Answer

Being Nearly Anorexic is No Good But Being Shape Wise Healthy is Okay. xxoo

OldBlue · Answer

When I ask questions on this site, I reply back to everyone.

summiter · Answer

It is their body and their choice. Besides it is more healthy than being fat

siseñor · Answer

By choice? Cause they wanna be part of something that they feel requires them to be thin. This q is a little reductive soooo

strateguy632 · Answer

women NOT need to be so thin, just very thin and within the healthy range.

Tapeworm · Answer

They're trying to fit into the eye of a needle.

ohmyguy · Answer

No no no they need meat on their bones... weight is healthy on a woman.

Wood3nWhal3 · Answer

Said who? I don't think I'd even get hard with a thin girl, she'd have to compensate with dirty talk or something.

Avicenna · Answer

Most aren't, and some are naturally skinny anyway

jshm2 · Answer

The same reason men need to be muscular and masculine.

SunnyRS · Answer

They should not need to be but sometimes the society standards force them to.  I think woman and man should be fit not slim or fat, fit whatever there body type is according to it.

Fromdusktilldawn · Answer

need? only if you intend to enter the modelling or acting business

9214xs · Answer

Depends want you mean by thin, having a flat stomach when a reasonable amount of body fat is actually good for you regardless of gender.

Anonymous · Answer

They don't. Most Men will fuck anything.  The reverse question the answer would be much different.

Anonymous · Answer

Being thin is a lot healthier than being overweight.

Crankor · Answer

Prob cause it stands out a lot in America where just about everyone is overweight?

AnusNdaPainus · Answer

Because men are visual creatures  if women are too fat we won’t want them

nottobenamed · Answer

tbh i’m kinda muscular and many guys have came up to me and they like it🤷‍♀️

Anonymous · Answer

They don't. Relax. Look up what a healthy BMI range is. If you're in that range you're not too thin.

elaphe · Answer

They don't, some just think they need to be.

Chthou95 · Answer

Who said that they do? Society thinks women can look like Jabba the hutt and still be beautiful

Magna71 · Answer

They don't. I personally think a thin woman is unattractive. To barbie looking lol

Slim57 · Answer

They don't, they can be whatever, but don't get mad when men you're interested in prefer thin

Anonymous · Answer

Not skinny, but slim is good and is healthy plus looks better

Anonymous · Answer

Advertising has a lot to do with this, but its starting to change.

Anonymous · Answer

I like the aesthetic of fit ladies, but anorexic ladies only get sympathy from me

Anonymous · Answer

Because only super thin women are beautiful.

friendofthefallen · Answer

They don't. It's genetic.

Nikki1989 · Answer

They don't. Thin looks sickly.

Jamie05rhs · Answer

Probably because of the modeling industry.

LiamJHayden · Answer

I do not think that way.

Carly2005 · Answer

I say society does it.

TiaNour · Answer

Just how the world is now ig

pickles77 · Answer

they might have anorexia or some kind of disorder

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