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ASU2003 · 04-12-2008, 11:00 AM

Or when determining compatibility/chemistry/hotness or whatever you want to call it? Then the other question is what can a person do to increase their masculinity level or femininity level? What advice would you give to the other gender about this?

I'm been thinking about this question for a while, but now I will see what you all think. I read this article a few weeks ago:
http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases...0312231757.htm
But, I'm not sure if it really answers my question. As a guy, I can not answer what masculine features guys have that turn girls on. But there has to be something different to make them go after these types of guys:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Image:Kevin_Federline.jpg
And don't try claiming it's 'confidence' since they see lots of other guys that look and act like that have plenty of success, it makes them realize there is something about looking like that which makes girls respond positively.

As for girls, I think there is a level of femininity that makes girls look or act like girls that is perfect. It is a wide range though and many girls would fit into this group. And even doing some 'tom-boy' things would be considered very attractive. Things like camping, hiking, mountain biking, computers, cars, golfing, fishing, or a bunch of other things, if you see a girl doing them it makes them more attractive than just thinking how good they would look naked. I know I was more attracted to the German backpacker girl that I met hiking in Australia than any girl that is a model. Even though they are nice to look at, extreme femininity doesn't seem to be compatible with me. But, I do like ponytails and skirts.

But, it doesn't seem to work the same way if you switch things around. As I guy, if I took a ball-room dancing class, yoga class, sewing/quilting, or some other activity where females outnumber males make me look attractive to females? It seems like I need to be more masculine and better at male activities (quarterback of the winning football team, lead singer of a good rock band, most popular guy with a bunch of friends(or has power/causes fear in other guys), military experience, successful business guy,...) in order to raise my attractiveness. Hmm, maybe I should get a bunch of tattoos, wear a baseball cap sideways, wear baggy pants, and have anger management issues...

I don't know, what do you think?

04-12-2008, 11:00 AM	#1 (permalink)
ASU2003 immoral minority Location: Back in Ohio	How important is masculinity/femininity when determining attractiveness? Or when determining compatibility/chemistry/hotness or whatever you want to call it? Then the other question is what can a person do to increase their masculinity level or femininity level? What advice would you give to the other gender about this? I'm been thinking about this question for a while, but now I will see what you all think. I read this article a few weeks ago: http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases...0312231757.htm But, I'm not sure if it really answers my question. As a guy, I can not answer what masculine features guys have that turn girls on. But there has to be something different to make them go after these types of guys: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Image:Kevin_Federline.jpg And don't try claiming it's 'confidence' since they see lots of other guys that look and act like that have plenty of success, it makes them realize there is something about looking like that which makes girls respond positively. As for girls, I think there is a level of femininity that makes girls look or act like girls that is perfect. It is a wide range though and many girls would fit into this group. And even doing some 'tom-boy' things would be considered very attractive. Things like camping, hiking, mountain biking, computers, cars, golfing, fishing, or a bunch of other things, if you see a girl doing them it makes them more attractive than just thinking how good they would look naked. I know I was more attracted to the German backpacker girl that I met hiking in Australia than any girl that is a model. Even though they are nice to look at, extreme femininity doesn't seem to be compatible with me. But, I do like ponytails and skirts. But, it doesn't seem to work the same way if you switch things around. As I guy, if I took a ball-room dancing class, yoga class, sewing/quilting, or some other activity where females outnumber males make me look attractive to females? It seems like I need to be more masculine and better at male activities (quarterback of the winning football team, lead singer of a good rock band, most popular guy with a bunch of friends(or has power/causes fear in other guys), military experience, successful business guy,...) in order to raise my attractiveness. Hmm, maybe I should get a bunch of tattoos, wear a baseball cap sideways, wear baggy pants, and have anger management issues... I don't know, what do you think?