Poll: Is skinniness attractive?
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I'm skinny as hell... I don't really mind it, as I don't care how I look, but in my case it did (and still does, though not quite as badly since I started swimming) make me look realllly disproportionate due to its combination with my height and such. If that's the case and you care to change it, find a sport you enjoy; let me recommend swimming as the best sport ever.
Simple, the fat guy is the one you don't want problems with, since his weight could be a decisive factor in a fight. And because society pays a lot of attention to weight and weight loss, they generally have learned to cope with it and make it a life-style.zelda2fanboy said:
I am not really skinny, used to be though. I'm 24 now, and have a BMI of 23. There's not a lot of fat on my body, but I do have some muscles.
Are skinny guys attractive? Depends on how much importance you want to give to appearance. Skinny guys could be attractive, and they could be ugly, still depends on a lot of different other things.
I declare thee winner of thread. My BMI is around 18 to 18.5, according to Wii Fit (which I use about three times a week: me = nerd). However, my original point wasn't necessarily about everything that could make a person attractive, just about physical appearance. Shallow, yes, but I was simply curious. I already figured most people would opt for the boring "muscle man" or "middle of the road" choices, so I left them off the poll.Kanlic said:
Thirteen years ago I weighed 130 pounds on my 5'11" frame. First year out on my own, let's just say the ability to afford food was not a consistent part of my life.
I've gained 50 pounds in the 13 years since (yes, I WAS that severely underweight). Women seem to really like my frame with some meat on it. Contrast with the reaction of girls back then: "Dude, EAT SOMETHING!"
I've gained 50 pounds in the 13 years since (yes, I WAS that severely underweight). Women seem to really like my frame with some meat on it. Contrast with the reaction of girls back then: "Dude, EAT SOMETHING!"
I'm kind of an extremist on the skinny front; Judging males by attractiveness, I'd go for someone skinny, perhaps toned at best. Nothing anorexic, though. Keep those ribs hidden.
What about individual features? A boy with nice hips, maybe? That'd be nice. Males just don't end up labeled "curvy" like women with some actual definition are.
Then again, I can think of all of two males I know who would actually want to be called curvy.
What about individual features? A boy with nice hips, maybe? That'd be nice. Males just don't end up labeled "curvy" like women with some actual definition are.
Then again, I can think of all of two males I know who would actually want to be called curvy.
Overly skinniness (which is what I think you're referring to) is just as bad to me as a someone who's overweight.
Someone who's super skinny just looks sickly and like they just don't care about themselves enough to stay nourished.
On the other hand, when someone's way overweight, that shows they over indulge themselves and still don't care about the way they look. You also have to factor in genetics of course, but that's beside the point.
My main point is, no, skinniness to me does not look good. A girl who's thin or is a healthy weight looks better to me than someone who looks like Kate Moss.
Someone who's super skinny just looks sickly and like they just don't care about themselves enough to stay nourished.
On the other hand, when someone's way overweight, that shows they over indulge themselves and still don't care about the way they look. You also have to factor in genetics of course, but that's beside the point.
My main point is, no, skinniness to me does not look good. A girl who's thin or is a healthy weight looks better to me than someone who looks like Kate Moss.
Huh. Color me surprised with the gender role for this quiz.
Of course I agree that physical appearance should be the last thing people think of when selecting a mate. However, I would like to point out that while many women are attracted to skinny men, this sometimes makes a girl more self-conscious of her own body issues, most notably the presence of a little extra jiggle where her partner may have none.
Of course I agree that physical appearance should be the last thing people think of when selecting a mate. However, I would like to point out that while many women are attracted to skinny men, this sometimes makes a girl more self-conscious of her own body issues, most notably the presence of a little extra jiggle where her partner may have none.
There's nothing shallow about being aware of your preferences.Cheery Lunatic said:
Great decisive answer.Jedamethis said:
I used to believe a skinny girl was the end-all be-all, but as I get older, slightly heavier girls are looking more and more appealing. Right angles and sharp edges are the opposite of sexy. Of course, I'd take it if I could get it, but that's an entirely different personal issue for me. Then again, this thread was about guys. From what I've been told, women don't always focus on the physical aspects of a man, at least not consciously. Again, mere curiosity.THEAFRONINJA said:
i think a guy should have a little meat on him and a girl should be a little thin.....not so much that she looks like a pretzle stick.
I always sort of thought that! I remember a couple I knew from high school (they did drugs). The male lost a ton of weight from doing meth, but the girl only lost about half that amount. He told me she was really self conscious about it. On the other hand due to biology and child birth, you're probably more likely to see large women with skinny guys, than the other way around. In those cases, the "pursuit" aspect has ended, though.Ava Elzbieta said:
Yeah skinny is better for guys than large. Although that is speaking very shallowly and using a skinny guy compared to comic book guy fatness. When I voted it came out to 73-72 for skinny. Tie breaker!
Dude, if you grew a shitty beard, wore tight jeans, and held a guitar, you would be the quintessential "panty-melter." This is what thin guys do. I see it all the time in bars and at shows. A thin sweater/collared shirt also helps make you look grounded and less "punk."zelda2fanboy said:
BUT you did say you don't judge yourself on "playa" terms, for which I commend you. Still, understand that thin guys can look really good if they put effort toward it, just like anyone else who understands how to make themselves look good. Probably harder if you're overweight, so be thankful!
Oh, and a beard WOULD make you look older, as well as make your face less gaunt, if that's an issue. I mean a full beard like is popular among the "indie" crowd lately, not meticulously trimmed ones.
Oh, and rolling up sleeves helps make your arms look bigger at the bicep area (if you care (you secretly might)). Forearms are supposed to look thin.
I like woman with some weight not the ones that you can see their bones or you fell like they can crack
