The Vanity Thread / Body Types
Unsafespace
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Which body type do you prefer / find the most attractive?
Lean and wiry swimmer's physique:
Lean (with size) sprinter's physique. Like the swimmer, but a bit more defined, more size in the chest, etc.:
Bodybuilder:
Average:
Mick Jagger (skinny):
Lean and wiry swimmer's physique:
Lean (with size) sprinter's physique. Like the swimmer, but a bit more defined, more size in the chest, etc.:
Bodybuilder:
Average:
Mick Jagger (skinny):
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Not pictured: Bulky: lifts weights regularly (and not just focusing on the upper body--I love a nice butt), but also likes to eat. Not body builder though. Does that make sense?0
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Speakeasy76 wrote: »Not pictured: Bulky: lifts weights regularly (and not just focusing on the upper body--I love a nice butt), but also likes to eat. Not body builder though. Does that make sense?
It does make sense. You prefer a strongman physique:
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Unsafespace wrote: »Speakeasy76 wrote: »Not pictured: Bulky: lifts weights regularly (and not just focusing on the upper body--I love a nice butt), but also likes to eat. Not body builder though. Does that make sense?
It does make sense. You prefer a strongman physique:
Not that big 😄0 -
For me it's more about what the body can do rather than what it looks like. I tend to be attracted to certain types of movement: exquisite small muscle control, balance, flexibility, and wicked posture. So it could be a lean male ballet dancer like Baryshnikov, or a martial artist like Bruce Lee, or a big running back who has unbelievable footwork control while running full tilt and smashing into giants.
That kind of fine control tends to show up as a lot of emphasis on the smaller stabilizer muscles. I love the way they are so active and ripple with movement. That's what really makes a man look "ripped" to me. I notice serratus muscles before I notice pecs and abs.
The muscles tell a story of the way the person moves, so I'm more attracted to the types of musculature that comes with very precise power and control of movement. I dated a few body builders back in the day who really weren't athletic at all, like AT ALL, and it was a turnoff for me. All I could see when I looked at them was gym movements. I respected it, but I wasn't *attracted* to it. Meanwhile I was recently watching the Netflix show Cheer and daaaaaaaaaaamn, my jaw dropped seeing what some of those young men could do in terms of movement, it was utterly mesmerizing.
So yeah, I'm all about movement and the muscles that come with that type of movement.3 -
Unfortunately my "ideal" type is the Mick Jaggeresque rock star heroin addict skinny body. Without the drug addiction of course.
I say unfortunately because, although there were an abundance of skinny guys when I was in my 20s, they've become more and more rare with age (again, without the drug addiction) so I haven't actually dated my "ideal" in many years.1 -
For me it's more about what the body can do rather than what it looks like. I tend to be attracted to certain types of movement: exquisite small muscle control, balance, flexibility, and wicked posture. So it could be a lean male ballet dancer like Baryshnikov, or a martial artist like Bruce Lee, or a big running back who has unbelievable footwork control while running full tilt and smashing into giants.
That kind of fine control tends to show up as a lot of emphasis on the smaller stabilizer muscles. I love the way they are so active and ripple with movement. That's what really makes a man look "ripped" to me. I notice serratus muscles before I notice pecs and abs.
The muscles tell a story of the way the person moves, so I'm more attracted to the types of musculature that comes with very precise power and control of movement. I dated a few body builders back in the day who really weren't athletic at all, like AT ALL, and it was a turnoff for me. All I could see when I looked at them was gym movements. I respected it, but I wasn't *attracted* to it. Meanwhile I was recently watching the Netflix show Cheer and daaaaaaaaaaamn, my jaw dropped seeing what some of those young men could do in terms of movement, it was utterly mesmerizing.
So yeah, I'm all about movement and the muscles that come with that type of movement.
I totally agree about the serratus muscles, they are indeed cool looking. They kind of give a person the "Lamborghini" look. Kind of like the difference between a regular turtle and a snapping turtle. The regular one is more rounded and streamlined, while the snapping turtle is more jagged with a lot of cuts and angles.
And speaking of muscle control – have you ever seen that sport in the Olympics were the people hang on rings? An incredible display of truly impressive, finely-tuned muscle control
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For me it's more about what the body can do rather than what it looks like. I tend to be attracted to certain types of movement: exquisite small muscle control, balance, flexibility, and wicked posture. So it could be a lean male ballet dancer like Baryshnikov, or a martial artist like Bruce Lee, or a big running back who has unbelievable footwork control while running full tilt and smashing into giants.
That kind of fine control tends to show up as a lot of emphasis on the smaller stabilizer muscles. I love the way they are so active and ripple with movement. That's what really makes a man look "ripped" to me. I notice serratus muscles before I notice pecs and abs.
The muscles tell a story of the way the person moves, so I'm more attracted to the types of musculature that comes with very precise power and control of movement. I dated a few body builders back in the day who really weren't athletic at all, like AT ALL, and it was a turnoff for me. All I could see when I looked at them was gym movements. I respected it, but I wasn't *attracted* to it. Meanwhile I was recently watching the Netflix show Cheer and daaaaaaaaaaamn, my jaw dropped seeing what some of those young men could do in terms of movement, it was utterly mesmerizing.
So yeah, I'm all about movement and the muscles that come with that type of movement.
Although there are no wrong answers so far in this thread, this is my favorite one. You really, really thought about this. How old are you?2 -
For the longest time, I myself have aspired to look like the lean (with size) sprinter's physique. Although, xellercin makes a compelling case. Function > form, or better yet, aim for the best of both worlds.0
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Unsafespace wrote: »
Although there are no wrong answers so far in this thread, this is my favorite one. You really, really thought about this. How old are you?
Late 30s0 -
Unsafespace wrote: »
I totally agree about the serratus muscles, they are indeed cool looking. They kind of give a person the "Lamborghini" look. Kind of like the difference between a regular turtle and a snapping turtle. The regular one is more rounded and streamlined, while the snapping turtle is more jagged with a lot of cuts and angles.
And speaking of muscle control – have you ever seen that sport in the Olympics were the people hang on rings? An incredible display of truly impressive, finely-tuned muscle control
LOL, I'm going to start calling my husband's serratus his "lambo cuts," he'll find it hilarious.
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Unsafespace wrote: »
I totally agree about the serratus muscles, they are indeed cool looking. They kind of give a person the "Lamborghini" look. Kind of like the difference between a regular turtle and a snapping turtle. The regular one is more rounded and streamlined, while the snapping turtle is more jagged with a lot of cuts and angles.
And speaking of muscle control – have you ever seen that sport in the Olympics were the people hang on rings? An incredible display of truly impressive, finely-tuned muscle control
LOL, I'm going to start calling my husband's serratus his "lambo cuts," he'll find it hilarious.
You've coined a new term in the world of fitness. That's really what they are, aren't they? 'Lambo cuts'
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Half man half horse
Actually, I think about the man's body kind of like the woman's body. Sometimes they're nice to look at but that's not what attracts me to a person. What attracts me is their glow, their approachability. I find it intimidating to approach that seemingly 'perfect body type'.
Ok, with all that baloney out of the way, I really wouldn't mind staring at Jason Momoa's body type all day.3 -
Half man half horse
Actually, I think about the man's body kind of like the woman's body. Sometimes they're nice to look at but that's not what attracts me to a person. What attracts me is their glow, their approachability. I find it intimidating to approach that seemingly 'perfect body type'.
Ok, with all that baloney out of the way, I really wouldn't mind staring at Jason Momoa's body type all day.
Jason Mamoa? In which form? When he's super fit and cut, or the above ☝🏻 'dad bod'? Believe it or not, the physique in the 'dad bod' option is Jason Mamoa
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That's...not Momoa though...1
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Unsafespace wrote: »
Leo is famous for his dad bod, he's been sporting that look for years and years. Momoa gets a good layer of squish when he's between superhero gigs, but he's always well muscled. Putting on body fat can be a normal part of bulking/cutting cycles for really big dudes. Although for Momoa, it might be more of a beer/no beer cycle in his case, lol.0 -
None of the above. I'll take the dad bod plus, please. Big hairy belly with a bit of man boob. Because average just isn't enough.2
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Coupongrl79 wrote: »None of the above. I'll take the dad bod plus, please. Big hairy belly with a bit of man boob. Because average just isn't enough.
Roger-that
Ladies and gents, we're adding one more body type. Fat. And hairy. Bit of man boobs:
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Who knew some women like the plump bear ready for hibernation physique 🤷🏻♂️1
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I don't find any men's bodies attractive. I'm a straight male. Which body would I have if I could choose from a long list? The body which I had when I was about 23. Which happens to be slim, non-muscular. But if I had a different body type at the age of 23, I'd probably choose that.1
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If I'm gazing at men with my lustful mind I tend to err between the swimmers body and the good old dad bod, but more towards the latter. Broad shoulders, strong arms and a bit of meat in the middle... sign me up!1
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I already commented but am thinking about this more and am stuck in the car. I go to a meathead gym, so see all kinds of muscle-y types. I like broad shoulders and nice arms, and definitely a nice, round perky butt with a bit off fluff. More like a football player or heavier-weight wrestler. Don't care about a 6-pack, but I've always been a butt girl/woman. I was a freshman in high school when I'd stare at the football players' butts and pick out the nicest one. I still remember whose it was, 30 years later 😆.
However, that's just first impression/physical lust type-thing. None of it matters if the guys a jerk, dumb, can't hold a conversation, etc.0 -
Speakeasy76 wrote: »None of it matters if the guys a jerk, dumb, can't hold a conversation, etc.
+1 this, but in the vice versa
When I used to Tinder, it was so frustrating to me how many women conventionally thought of as 'hot', contributed virtually nothing to a conversation or had little-to-no personality. It makes me think that a lot of people blessed with good genetics get too used to people fawning over them, and so they grow lazy as far as developing personality and people skills. And why should they, when people fall at their feet because of their looks? It's like pulling teeth trying to engage with someone who is coasting merely on their looks. Yawn. Pass.3 -
Unsafespace wrote: »Who knew some women like the plump bear ready for hibernation physique 🤷🏻♂️
Many women. It's been a very popular type for years.1 -
Unsafespace wrote: »Speakeasy76 wrote: »None of it matters if the guys a jerk, dumb, can't hold a conversation, etc.
+1 this, but in the vice versa
When I used to Tinder, it was so frustrating to me how many women conventionally thought of as 'hot', contributed virtually nothing to a conversation or had little-to-no personality. It makes me think that a lot of people blessed with good genetics get too used to people fawning over them, and so they grow lazy as far as developing personality and people skills. And why should they, when people fall at their feet because of their looks? It's like pulling teeth trying to engage with someone who is coasting merely on their looks. Yawn. Pass.
There's a far more nuanced explanation for this.
I won't derail your thread too much except to say that I was briefly obese at the end of my education, and it was incredibly liberating to feel like I was much more socially "permitted" to be intelligent and have opinions.
Like, because I wasn't a given man's physical ideal, they weren't hostile about me not being their personality ideal either. It was okay, I was allowed.
Before that though? Nooooot so much.
And when I lost the weight after graduating? Lol, even my patients started respecting my intelligence less, and didn't respond as well to be telling them what to do. They expect me to be "sweet."0 -
Unsafespace wrote: »Speakeasy76 wrote: »None of it matters if the guys a jerk, dumb, can't hold a conversation, etc.
+1 this, but in the vice versa
When I used to Tinder, it was so frustrating to me how many women conventionally thought of as 'hot', contributed virtually nothing to a conversation or had little-to-no personality. It makes me think that a lot of people blessed with good genetics get too used to people fawning over them, and so they grow lazy as far as developing personality and people skills. And why should they, when people fall at their feet because of their looks? It's like pulling teeth trying to engage with someone who is coasting merely on their looks. Yawn. Pass.
A man I actually dated in the past and have reconnected with recently actually told me that before me, he didn't know it was possible to be both physically attracted to someone and be able to have an intelligent conversation with her 😄.0 -
Speakeasy76 wrote: »Unsafespace wrote: »Speakeasy76 wrote: »None of it matters if the guys a jerk, dumb, can't hold a conversation, etc.
+1 this, but in the vice versa
When I used to Tinder, it was so frustrating to me how many women conventionally thought of as 'hot', contributed virtually nothing to a conversation or had little-to-no personality. It makes me think that a lot of people blessed with good genetics get too used to people fawning over them, and so they grow lazy as far as developing personality and people skills. And why should they, when people fall at their feet because of their looks? It's like pulling teeth trying to engage with someone who is coasting merely on their looks. Yawn. Pass.
A man I actually dated in the past and have reconnected with recently actually told me that before me, he didn't know it was possible to be both physically attracted to someone and be able to have an intelligent conversation with her 😄.
It's true - sometimes when we're around someone we're attracted to, our brain shuts off and we are unable to have intelligent conversation 😜1 -
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What if beautiful people are just introverts? Or basically shy, self conscious in their own way? I wonder if a majority of people are self-conscious in some way, no matter how much we perceive them as being beautiful?
Just pondering this a.m.0 -
What if beautiful people are just introverts? Or basically shy, self conscious in their own way? I wonder if a majority of people are self-conscious in some way, no matter how much we perceive them as being beautiful?
Just pondering this a.m.
Many beautiful people are cripplingly insecure.
Being beautiful is not an accomplishment, and yet it's the main thing they get valued for. It can really mess someone up to feel that their main value in the world has nothing to do with who they are as a person.
Granted, I'm talking more about women. The experience of being attractive can be very different for men and women.2
you are correct. I just checked and it's actually Leonardo DiCaprio. An asinine mistake on my part 🤦🏻♂️ 
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