We have all heard that hourglass bodies or plump pouty lips or luscious locks are attractive to men. At least, that’s the information that social media and TV basically pump into our brains. On the flip side, there are 6 things no one talks about that make a woman insanely attractive to men. It isn’t just about their bodies, so you might be a bit surprised when you hear what they are.
1. Wearing red.
There’s a real thing called the “red dress effect” that makes women in red more attractive to men. Whether red is your color or not, this phenomenon has shown time and time again that a woman in red is perceived as more sexually appealing than in any other color. This can also be said for certain situations where a woman is wearing red lipstick. The origin of the red dress effect isn’t known, but some scientists think it can be traced back to primates and their estrogen levels. Generally speaking, when a primate is fertile, their blood vessels open up more than normal, giving them a certain redness on the skin. Combine this with the fact that red has been associated with fertility since 10,000 B.C., and you can see why it’s still a thing today.
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2. A higher pitch of voice.
Everyone has a voice, but we don’t think about it very often. Unless, of course, you’re hearing a video or audio of yourself, like I often do after these videos, and cringe thinking, “Oh, gosh, do I really sound like that?” In any case, our voices can actually attract or repulse potential partners. Female voices in particular tend to be more attractive to males when they’re higher pitched. Now, we don’t mean to shriek or wail or sound like Janice from Friends, but studies have shown that men associate higher voices with more feminine bodies and therefore find them more attractive.
3. Wearing less makeup.
This one might come as a surprise to some of you, especially to the women watching this. We’ve been told and sold on the idea that makeup is a necessity. After all, the more makeup you have on the more beautifully you can accentuate your own features or create a different face, right? Lo and behold when a study found that both men and women agreed on how much makeup was enough – just a basic touch of makeup was the winner – but that women ended up putting more makeup on because they thought men found it more attractive. Imagine that all this time women have been slopping on the Sephora, Urban Decay, and Maybelline mess for men when men wanted less makeup all along! To find the perfect balance and be your most attractive self, use makeup to highlight your beauty naturally. The goal should be to look more vibrant without looking like you’re wearing makeup.
4. Showing off your intelligence.
We’ve been told many times to laugh longer at his jokes or ask him to help us to attract his attention, but what if he wanted to see how independent and intelligent you were this whole time? There’s nothing wrong with flirting to spark a man’s ego, but truly good men desire a strong, smart, and successful woman. In one study, almost 90% of men said they would like to date a woman who was more intellectual or better educated than they were. Don’t dumb it down – show off that smart brain of yours and attract a winner!
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5. Demonstrating self-respect.
It’s not spoken about enough, but a self-respecting woman is a one-of-a-kind type of attractive. When I say self-respecting, I’m referring to women who know their worth, exhibit confidence, and set standards they aren’t willing to lower. Don’t get me wrong, most women – myself included – are not 100% confident all the time. We all have insecurities and moments of weakness and those are also parts of us that we should share with loved ones or the person we’re dating; however, self-respect means that you have your boundaries, know you are wonderful and hold others to the standards you set. You don’t allow others to walk all over you and you don’t need a man to know you’re beautiful and worthy. The only guys who don’t like this type of woman are walking red flags we should all stay away from. Boy, bye!
6. Being kind.
Lately, we seem to live in a world where being kind is outdated. Instead, we play games, compete, and try to be better than the people around us. At the end of the day, no one wants a partner they need to compete with. In most societies, men are expected to be tough and to suck up difficult situations. This creates a need for a safe space of compassion and trust where they can be vulnerable and not have to worry about judgment or additional difficulties. Kind women provide this space. These are the women who are encouraging, empathetic, and provide a home away from home for the man to be himself and air out anything that’s bothering him. Kind is the new sexy, especially for those looking for something serious.
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Conclusion:
If you can tick off at least three or four of these things, you are one insanely attractive woman. There are definitely more aspects that play a part in attraction, but today we’re glad to bring these secret factors to light. If you can think of any other attractive qualities that no one talks about, let us know in the comments!