Do men actually prefer looking at plus-sized models over slender ones?

Question

The popular trend these days is to celebrate curvaciousness, which is great because all body types are beautiful and in the past larger women have been fat shamed. However, while lifting the spirits of larger women, the whole campaign of accepting this body type has started making more slender women feel bad, when phrases like 'real men go for curves, only dogs like bones' are being used. SO, just a question... do guys really feel that slender girls are ugly?

Benedek38 · Accepted Answer

"The popular trend these days is to celebrate curvaciousness, which is great because all body types are beautiful"
That's an oxymoron. If all are beautiful, why do we celebrate only being curvy? Why don't we celebrate being flat as a board, or frumpy at the same time? Don't use the "inclusion" card. This "THICC" bullshit that has taken over the internet, the "plus size" modelling - a couple of years ago, plus size meant size 14 maximum, now it means landwhale -, this is all about making fatness socially acceptable and even worse, celebrated.

I just ask you to be honest.

"However, while lifting the spirits of larger women, the whole campaign of accepting this body type has started making more slender women feel bad"
"I feel inadequate because I saw the lovehandles on my severely overweight coworker, and I realised how scrawny I am with my perfectly toned butt, flat belly and C cup boobs." - said no woman ever.

But let's talk real here.
The body of the second woman (the skinny one) is more appealing to me based on proportions. But the first woman is definitely sexy - she has beautiful skin, face, a nice pair of tits, overall pretty good, even though not idea.
I'd rate her body a 7 altogether, and the second one an 8.
That being said, for one, I find her facial structure much more interesting and appealing than the second girl.
Additionally, I actually prefer a body that is between the two.
I think I speak for many men when I say that they probably like THESE kinds of bodies over the top two:
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For research purposes: Dillion Harper, Remy Lacroix and Elisha Cuthbert

The point is - there's a big difference between looking like a 40 year old woman with 3 kids even at a relatively early age (wide hips, belly, no hourglass shape, kinda flabby arms), and looking like a skeleton. I'd prefer the one in the middle.

Just_A_Guy2018 · Accepted Answer

Men, will look at what ever the hell they want to look at. Some like petite women, some like tall skinny women, some like amazon built women, some like chubby women. Each man has their own preference and most of us are tired of you women telling us what we have to like and not like.

CubsterShura · Accepted Answer

Being plus size does not always mean being fat! Plus size is exactly what it is... Plus size, aka having a heavier body that needs bigger clothes. It could be for being very curvy and having really thick thighs (which can be genetic).

Most guys like some junk in the trunk but they wouldn't like obsese women! But I really think those 'men don't want bones' thing are wrong to say. There are still plenty of guys who like or at least wouldn't mind slim slender girls and as long as you are maintaining good health you really don't have to care about being too bony or having a lot of curves and rolls.

Be fit regardless of your natural shape and bone structure, that's ideal all the way.

wingattebaby16 · Accepted Answer

I used to be super skinny
5'2" tall 113#s

Now 5'2" tall 166#s

Different guys and girls like different shaped women

My lover back in 2015 loved me skinny.

Now 2018 I am with him again and he seems to like me more heavy.

I know sex is more intense with him , goes longer, more foreplay, he spends a lot longer riding me and after we cuddle a lot more than he used to

Before he often had to get off me coz I couldn't breathe with him on top of me , crushing me

Now, I love him laying on me after we are finished. He actually fell asleep on me last night and I fell asleep too.

rozequarts · Accepted Answer

But, the first one isn't really plus-sized. Maybe for the industry - but she's pretty curvy and normal in my opinion, not fat. Which, like it or not - the plus sized industry is for girls who are fat. Girls that are like that in the first pic buy the same clothes that the first girls where, whereas you have trouble finding an X or larger in the same store. there's nothing wrong with being fat just as there's nothing wrong with being thin unless there are actual health issues involved. But to answer your REAL quesiton, some guys like thin cuties, some like fat cuties, and some like the cuties in between.

ChronicThinker · Answer

It's all preference. There's no "all men prefer this or that," there's only ever a majority and that majority is nearly impossible to measure.

Bananaman177 · Answer

I can't explain it to you, how individually-based my judgments of women are.

Some women are fat in a repulsive way, and yet some other women can be just as fat or even fatter, and yet totally hot. And I see women all the time who are slender, and perfect, with the blonde hair, and they look like they could be on the cover of a magazine, and they're REALLY PRETTY, and just, for whatever reason, they don't really do it for me.

I think it MUST be partly. . . okay, you can laugh at me all you want, but I think it has to be something non-physical, some part of a woman's heart or soul or personality or energy or sensibility, or whatever you want to call it, I think women project an energy that makes them super fucking attractive and the way they actually look is very secondary to that.

Like kind eyes. That's just one thing, for instance. I think I am attracted to kindness in a girl's eyes. And I think sometimes I see girls who should be very pretty, but they have cold, callous eyes, and it's a total and complete turn-off.

And I think some guys ONLY judge girls on looks and looks alone, but I think a lot of guys are like me, and we're attracted to women of all shapes and sizes at times, because we're attracted to something like kind eyes, a warm smile, or something else intangible.

Robert77 · Answer

Slender girls are not ugly if anything I’ve always found them to be more beautiful and attractive than fat chicks and from personal first hand experience every time (and yes EVERY TIME) I’ve encountered a fat chick she’s ALWAYS had the nastiest rudest personalities of all people I’ve encountered. Once I’ve seen a fat chick with the bumper sticker on the back of her car that said masshole and I said to myself that’s not something to be proud of or brag about if anything I’d be ashamed for even saying something like that and I also said to myself with a personality like hers I sure as hell wouldn’t go out with her. One of my ex’s from 16 years ago was a drunk alcoholic fatty and she was telling me in the rudest voice one could imagine I didn’t pass out from the alcohol I fell asleep it’s called jet lag (she was getting off a plane when it happened to see the guy she was cheating on me with). Then another time some short fat blond was pushing someone in a wheelchair refused to say excuse me then curses me out for not moving when I didn’t even see her near me and verbally assaults me in front of a large crowd. Naturally I had to lay the smack down on her fat 2 ton ass and verbally assault her back. The point is fatties have the WORST personalities you will ever encounter

LasKey · Answer

I don't shame fat people. But it sure ain't healthy, nor is it Beautiful. Unless obese people use a lot of makeup and hide their curves under their clothes, they usually have a very dirty skin and has skin hanging everywhere. I don't judge by looks as I personality judge people by their character, but when people try to justify their bad eating habits by saying that everyone are Beautiful, I find it a bit sad.

The question was whether I prefer to look at obese people instead of slender people, and I sure don't. I still do like people the same wether they're obese, slender, disabled or whatever though.

PlacentaSalad · Answer

Trust me. If a skinnier (as in athletic, fit) girl walked into a bar or any sort of public locale, she'd be admired and desired much more than a woman who is overweight. As is usually the case with social justice protests, the group they consider more "privileged" is usually forgotten and alienated and in a way, treated as a lesser human-being in a sort of vengeful mentality, even though I've met quite a few women (and even men) who were deemed "too skinny" and told to eat more meat by those who weighed more than they did.

People don't realize that all body types are shamed, I just think there's more overweight people being shamed for it because, well, obesity is considered an epidemic.

Doctor_Strix · Answer

Attraction isn’t a mystery. But varies from person to person. It is primitive in nature to be attracted to the healthiest and strongest of the tribe. Humans are incredibly sexual compared to other primates and mammals. A model’s body is a perfect example as to how evolution has created the perfect sex image. Take both pics you posted for your votes. Both of these women are incredibly beautiful, and sexually appealing. Notice that the only real difference they have with each other, is their proportions in size of their sexual physique. Larger breasts, buttocks, thighs, and stomach curve. All of which men have different tastes for. But the areas in question are constant. Obesity envelops these areas and dominates a woman’s true sexual physique. There is a breaking point. But it varies from man to man.

rjroy3 · Answer

Well there are like 100 plus sized models, next to millions and millions of slender models lol. So not that fair an assessment. I've maaaybe seen one plus sized model I found attractive, but I couldn't even point one out. While I've seen a lot of models I've found hot. Of the models I found hot tho, they were sports illustrated quality who were slender, but not bony. They had some curves on them. The average model is not curvaceous and that I'm not really attracted to.

Sara Underwood is an example of a petite model I find hot. She's on the small side tho. Most girls I find attractive are curvier. Alexis Ren is a rare exception example of a classic thin model that I actually find appealing. But I'm not attracted to her body. It's her face, energy and just all around vibe that I like.

Benardking · Answer

I don't categorize slender or plus-sized. But as a male who is fit, goes to the gym to lift weights and play sports regularly. I'd like a woman who also takes care of herself. If a girl has a waist bigger than me (30+ inches above) that'd gross me the fuck out. I am a pretty lean and muscular at 6'0 170 lbs. So a perfect woman would maybe be 5'4 -5'10, 110-145 lbs (depending on the height), and has muscle to make her body tight (not skinny fat) but not too much muscle to the point that she looks like a female bodybuilder.

Sadly, Average American women nowadays has an average waist size of 34 inches though, fifty years ago it was 24-25 inches.

Chaz269 · Answer

I appreciate women of most shapes and sizes. There is such a thing as too skinny to me, just as there is too fat.
The problem isn't in what men prefer. The problem is in how invested you or any woman is in other people's opinions. This is the inherent fallacy of shame shaming. Stop telling people what we are allowed to like and dislike, and teach "victims" the importance of self respect and self esteem. If you don't know me, but the words coming out of my mouth or off my keyboard hurt your feelings, YOU are the problem, not me. If you do know me and my words hurt your feelings, say something and establish boundaries. If I do it again, you have a choice to make. Is a relationship with me more damaging than supportive? If so, be gone! You don't HAVE to tolerate bad behavior from anyone, ever. And this victim narrative growing out of every nook and cranny of our culture is getting real old real fast.

ForteExe · Answer

I don't consider the girl for 'option A' as a plus-sized model, and frankly the world doesn't either. Plus-size is code for "She's fat but we can't tell her that cause that'd be fat shaming". If you're really asking "Do men like girls who aren't skeletons?" then the answer is obviously, we prefer them that way. Models are nice to look at, but end of the day I think most guys would prefer an alternative. If you asked yourself "Am I attracted to muscular guys?" I imagine you'd say yes, but if you asked yourself "Would I be happy with a guy who wasn't jacked?" I'm guessing your answer would be something like "Well yeah, as long as he isn't morbidly obese I wouldn't hold it against him". It's like that.

OlderAndWiser · Answer

I don't fall for that PC nonsense about "fat shaming" and how we're supposed to make fat people feel good about themselves. I am attracted to slender, prettier women.

If a fat girl wants to feel good about herself, she should stop stuffing those damned Twinkies down her throat and lose some fucking weight!

Barrabus_the_Free · Answer

Slender.

"Plus size" is just another euphemism for FAT about 99.9897% of the time. Just like how "curvy" has been stolen from the girls with tits and hips, and is now used by the butter golems. I guess *technically* rolls are curves, but yuck... no...

WhitePanther88 · Answer

Depends. Plus size means fat. Most men prefer more average women than slender models. As a rule models are for selling clothes to women.

Bandit74 · Answer

The increased usage of plus sized models in magazines is more of a political trend. It has very little to do with the preferences of the average man.

Most men probably prefer something in-between plus sized and slender, but slender will appeal to more men than plus sized will.

Streamhopper · Answer

It very much depends on the guy; but it also depends on the girl. I've seen girls who look a lot better with some extra pounds, and I've seen girls who would look better with a few less pounds. That's the rose goggles. Do I care? No. If we click, we do. But if we don't, the last thing I'm going to do is force you into something you don't want.

Astoriana · Answer

If you think that saying "you can't call fat women ugly and gross anymore" means that slim women are made to feel bad, then you are incredibly sensitive and the embodiment of this tweet.

thisbutterfly81 · Answer

Obviously being plus size I can say that it’s definitely a preference thing. I can not say I do not go without in the area of attention tho so it’s a fairly even split I’d say! However some of the attraction can be one’s sensuality and femininity that they exude from themselves that can make them more attractive and can be seen beyond the not so pretty parts of being curvy.

John_Doesnt · Answer

Men prefer plus size porn, but we want to be seen in public with a thin girl.  Just like a moped: it's fun, but you don't want your buddies to see you riding one.

Banyan · Answer

The thing here is free trade. The idea when you chose a model is to bring out someone that guys will get hard to. Guys will get hard to her. Than girls will want to be the ones to get hard to so they'll wear what she's wearing. If this works for plus sized models than fucking go for it. That's how the economy works. I personally don't care because I don't like looking at ads anyways

JanetJa · Answer

Men's idea of "plus-size" to them means obese. Not thick models like Ashley Graham or Kim Kardashian. In fact, some men probably wouldn't even think they're fat at all. So, I think you're asking the wrong question in general.

Either way, from what I've noticed, guys thick that thicker girls are better to have sex with, while the slender ones have a good image on your arm in public.

LaurenGrace · Answer

Everyone has their own tastes.
The plus model in the pic isn't overweight or fat and noway unhealthy.
The skinny model in the pic
isn't underweight or unhealthy either..
Both can be pleasing to the eye as they are both beautiful women.
So really its a matter of your pwn taste which you prefer

Mont1989 · Answer

The female is not a body but more
Female spirit and thought and treat the female the most beautiful face of life Every female is a queen in her way. ...
But I find the most weightier and the biggest charms 😍and as long as you are in the section of large sizes, you are exciting.🇴🇲🇬
You princess 👸with curves

The_Underground_Man · Answer

Both are loaded terms. While most men prefer a heavier figure than these top of the line runway models who resemble 12 years olds, they also don't like fat acceptance. Traditionally the ideal for a man is the type of woman you would find on Baywatch or the SI Swimsuit Issue before it became politically correct - both are pretty much anathema to the high end modeling industry, but both are also much thinner than the fatties.

ImagineSketchy · Answer

I really don't agree with most media's perception of curvy and slender. I don't find the 1st picture to be plus sized. If that's plus sized then anyone unable to see their feet by looking down is super sized. I like women in general. I don't want my women too big though to where they start looking like an avocado in shape.

Ripper_E · Answer

I like looking at Ashley Graham. I really don't care though. If I find a woman attractive, I find her attractive. Sometimes they are fat, sometimes they are just thick, sometimes athletic, sometimes skinny. Curvy and fat aren't the same, because you can be skinny and be curvy. Beauty is beauty. But yea, I love Ashley Graham's body, whatever body type you consider her.

FunkyMonkee · Answer

First off, so far, I've had nothing BUT fat chicks and I'd like to try a skinny girl, for once! Secondly, I just like the look of skinny-ish girls better than heavier ones. Thirdly, as I prefer her to get on top from time to time, I'd rather have a light skinny girl do it than to have a hefty girl bouncing up and down on me! And, lastly, I'm pretty sure I'd have a MUCH easier time getting all 9" of Mr. Sticky into a skinny girl than one that has a pair of plump cushions in the way.

Pizza_lover159 · Answer

Thats just fat. fat is not a bad word. its just a term to describe someone same as : skinny, curvy , slender, obese. But masking it as plus size won't make the fat go away. I have a little extra pounds too , but thats isn't the same as fat. Im 4"11 and 100 pounds. But its diffrent from being 4"11 and 150 pounds because that is fat.

ABoyNamedSue · Answer

I’ve always been into thin and or toned women. Maybe it’s because my family are generally overweight... Uncles and matriarchs etc. It’s why I’ve kept the level of fitness I have I think. My ex was actually very petite but toned and damn...

Take Eliza Coupe as a general template.

Browneye57 · Answer

All guys have their own preferrences. Asking what they are from strangers on the internet isn't relevant to anything.

You might get more out of your question by asking about your own specific situation. For example, "I'm a plus-size, will guys find me attractive?"

And really, the answer to all of this is that it is simply a preference, or initial attraction. What guys are VERY MOST interested in is your level of attraction and desire for THEM. Everything else is way secondary.

Kiran04 · Answer

What women think of "plus size" and what men think of as "plus size" are two entirely different things. Men think of women with a bit more meat and curvature to them. Women think of obnoxiously obese fatties that make men want to vomit, like the last model on the cover of Cosmo. That woman makes men want to vomit.

Jaded214 · Answer

Welcome to planet earth where one size doesn't fit all. Men like different shit. Some like em thick, some like em thin. Some like both. At the same damn time. And I have never heard an actual man use that damn saying 🙄. Fact of the matter is, men like a little of everything.

Ayer93 · Answer

God no... Slender ones for me hands down. I think it's mostly plus sized guys that like plus sized girls. There's something in psychology known as the "similarity and familiarity attraction effect." We are attracted to people who look similar to what we look like or what we're used to.

MysteriousDarkness · Answer

Both can be beautiful and both can not be. It depends on who you ask. Guys will like different sizes and figures when it comes to women. If you go beyond that guys have different taste when it comes to height, hair (length, style, color and shade of color), eyes (shape and color), nose size, size of feet, butt size, muscularity etc.

Tenellex · Answer

You should've selected a better photo for the first girl. Smh. You should've picked someone thick NOT chubby of course people will pick the skinny bitch.

Aynsof · Answer

Depends a bit on what you define as plus sized
I prefer ones that do not look anorexic which I guess in modelling is plus sized
The pictures here in the poll I definitely prefer the one classified as plus sized
But honestly I would not call that plus sized that look like "normal" size to me
If we are talking plus size like that... Holiday? Person then while it is good for her she is comfortable with herself it is not my preference

namuh · Answer

As far as body image goes I would probably pick slender but there's such a thing as being too slender where it's just unhealthy, this is a health issue related to it. Personally I like a healthy tight body somewhat fit than a fat body that is overweight. But to me neither are them are fat.

Psuedoman399 · Answer

I need a woman to have average boobs and a nice ass. Average and balanced is what I like the best. I'm not a large guy, and I don't like large women. I cannot handle a girl with no breasts, but I can't handle a girl with huge boobs. Too much to handle, personality wise, too. If the ass if fat or flat it's a no go. Average and healthy is the only way to go.

Hannajenky · Answer

Obese people are neither healthy nor physically attractive

SkipStop · Answer

There is no correct answer. It's too broad. Every guy has a preference in more ways than one. Just because fatter people are more "Accepted" in our society these days doesn't mean that's what guys prefer. That's just the liberal media being stupid.

Anonymous · Answer

Slim and stacked is still my preference. I think what you see in big magazines like Sports Illustrated doesn't necessarily reflect what guys REALLY look at and like. I suspect if you picked a super hot no-name Instagram model and showed 100 straight guys pictures of her and pictures of Ashley Graham, that 80% or more would go for the Insta model.

lilaqua · Answer

Most traditional runway models aren't the ideal body type for straight men, they're chosen for being more on the masculine side along with most having severe eating and health issues. I'm not surprised if more normal women are appealing.

WillyD · Answer

I'd take the plus over the slender one any day. The slender one has no ass and no hips. Call me crazy but i actually like to feel like i'm cuddling a woman not another guy.

emmily2396 · Answer

I think you forgot the option thin but with nice curves.

InventorofWarp · Answer

I will take Ashley Graham over the other chick any day. You know how satisfying it'd be to watch that ass giggle while slamming it? I'm sorry, crass as it may be it is fucking honest.

ask_laurel · Answer

All women are beautiful, and no one can tell you anything else. It doesn't matter body size, body weight, because we are all so, so beautiful in our very own way. We all have our soulmate out there, and when you truly meet the one, it doesn't matter. As in for your actual question, I believe all guys have their own personal preference. But if you are gorgeous on the outside and superficial on the inside, try and change that. Just be yourself. Don't try to lose weight just to please others.

genericname85 · Answer

the problem with "plus size" was that it was meant as a term for a more "reasonable or normal" weight models as opposed to scrawny ones. these days "plus size" usually refers to morbidly obese chicks... so there's lots of confusion.

bubbatxman · Answer

I don’t go for women with BMIs over about 30. A BMI of 25 is preferred and I’m not much for the sub-20 BMI crowd.
5’ 2” - 164
5’ 6” - 186
5’ 10” - 209
I think that’s pretty generous in my opinion.

KuroAide · Answer

I... I don't get it really.. it's not about men... its about the individual.. everyone in this world can like something... men and woman... thats all... its... just how it is...

suckurmum · Answer

different strokes for different folks and no body should be made to feel bad for not being this or not being that...
personally, i do prefer women with a little more meat on them, but that doesn’t mean the next guy is going to have the same preference

mysticghost · Answer

I like slender, but there are a few plus size women who take care of themselves, and make the curves look really good. A plus size woman who doesn't put in the effort to look good is not very appealing to me.

cth96190 · Answer

Plus size is Feminist Newspeak for fat. Fat is fat. 🤮

pumaOH24 · Answer

Both of them pictured look pretty good to me! When I look at the top one, I don't think "plus sized" at all. All I see is nice bodies on both. I don't vote because I like both.

azzntittiz · Answer

Both hot to be honest but I prefer the skinny girl, it was a hard one though. If Tess Holiday was the plus sized choice, in a blink I'd say the skinny one.

Jjpayne · Answer

Plus size for me, I don't know why but I like it. However, it's on the inside that counts. Just because someone is skinny does not mean I won't date them. Something like that

FriendlyDrugDealer · Answer

Both are incredibly gorgeous and will always be viewed as hot in my opinion.

HOWEVER, I lean a bit towards curvy women because I’m attracted to wide hips and large behind so that’s why I’m biased

ADFSDF1996 · Answer

Both look nice but in the long run, the plus size women can suffer for ailments due to unhealthy lifestyles. So this reason I rather go for the slender ones who are physically fit, not malnourished.

PrincessPie · Answer

Men prefer in general slim women with some curves and a little something to grab. people forget you can be slim and curvy.

BuchitaBuchys · Answer

I'd prefer something in between those two women. They're over compensating by going from one extreme to another.

MlleCake · Answer

Different people like different things. For every body type, there are people who love it and people who don't.

stf75013 · Answer

What American call 'plus sized model' are in reality 'FAT models'. Keep them far away from modeling and put them on gym and diet... When they be back to human shape, maybe we Will think about it.

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