Think of your favourite male film star. Is he a macho, muscle-bound strong man, or more of a charming but boyish chap?Chances are, you're thinking of the latter and there is no doubt that these days our taste in men is changing.
But it's not just down to the Hollywood casting agents that the more feminine man has become so appealing.
Scientists now say that it could be the contraceptive pill that is changing women's views on what is or isn't attractive in a man.
Apparently, and this is news to us... boffins have known for some time that a woman's taste in men changes during her menstrual cycle, but with the Pill playing havoc with our hormones, it could be influencing our choices more than we thought.
Previous research has revealed that when a woman is ovulating, she will tend more towards a man's man, with masculine features and assertiveness the priority.
But for the rest of the month, it's the caring sharing every-so-slightly feminine types that we prefer. For those on the Pill, those masculine-preference days are gone.
And that's where things start to sound more serious.
Dr Virpi Lumma, co-author of the study, said: "The ultimate outstanding evolutionary question concerns whether the use of oral contraceptives when making mating decisions can have long-term consequences on the ability of couples to reproduce.
"If this is the case, Pill use will have implications for both current and future generations, and we hope that our review will stimulate further research on this question."
With the likes of Johnny Depp and Zac Efron currently topping the box-office charts, it looks like the tough guys will have to take a back seat.
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Friday 23 October
Written by GAY
Just goes to show you that women are mental. they don t know what the fek they want. Men if you have any sense get a prostitute its cheaper in the end. and a pro will do what your bitch wont do once you marry them.
Men like dirty women and not these sad fake bitches that dye thier hair. wax everything including thier tashes and hairy chins. false nails. false tits. botox. bleached hair. orange skin. weak bladders. and they want everything thier way. women are snide and moody. no wonder more married men are turning gay.
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Saturday 24 October
Written by straight---normal
gay so ur saying ur mum,gran,aunties,n sisters if u have any are all..."mental"..what a very childish and stupid blanket statement about women that is unfounded. how do women not know what they want??? I suppose only GAYS who decide at the age of 30 or something after being with god knows how many women know what they want right? we live in a perverted society and relationships for people like you are only for sexual pleasure which is why you are inciting men to be as disgusting as yourself and encouraging them to visit prostitutes etc open up that narrow mind of yours at least a little, people are together for many reasons like love, they enjoy each other’s company, they settle down together/marry, and they start a family etc...(something gays should be prevented from doing seen as nature has prevented them from it anyway). how can u talk about women being fake?? have u not seen any GAY people? they are so fake that they have even started to wear women’s clothes and make-up etc and they do all the things u described above including botox and implants and eyebrow shaping the lot!! think before you speak...don’t insult all women due to your unfortunate experiences..anyway have a good life and think there is more to life than sex drugs n rock n roll yeah...there is a reason for your and my existence so seek the correct way of life and you will feel at peace in your heart coz u sound angry :( take care
Saturday 24 October
Written by Duncan Hamman
Your views are OK but your spelling is rubbish
Saturday 24 October
Written by Mr Man
I think this just highlights womens selfishness and how they think men ought to be more like them but still be treated as a 2nd class citizen to women. Since i have grown older i have learned that looks are much much more important to women than they are to men.
No man should devote himself to a woman who will judge him by his looks and treat him by his looks. Women just have no respect, understanding or apathy for men. As far as they are concerned we are here to look after them, and women often do leave and chose men based on the money we have. Women will leave a man who has fallen on hard financial times, and chose a man based on what he can provide for her. The preference for good looking feminine males is nothing more than a woman looking for features she sees in her self.
Women are very shallow, uncaring for others but themselves and want men who are wealthy enough so they can have all the material goods they want. And spend more time out with the girls than working hard like men must do.
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