Scientists have revealed what men really think about female genitalia. More than 200 heterosexual men ranging in age from 19 to 77 were asked to rank the importance of 24 specific characteristics in a woman's vagina. The majority cared more about how it felt during sex than how it looked. Smell, taste and sensitivity all ranked high, whereas physical attributes such as symmetry or labial size ranked lower.
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This suggests that men's feelings toward women's genitals are shaped primarily by functionality and sensation, not by physical appearance, the researchers concluded. They were also asked to rank how strongly they agreed with various statements such as, 'Women's genitals are beautiful' and 'Women should feel proud of their genitals.'.
The findings revealed that while men's attitudes toward female genitals were generally positive, their opinions varied widely from person to person. Roughly one-fifth of participants reported negative views, suggesting that a considerable minority of men do not find female genitals attractive.
Previous research has shown that a woman's self-perception is influenced by her partner's attitudes and opinions. Scientists have revealed what men really think about female genitalia, finding that while most view them in a favorable light, some absolutely do not.
'We had done qualitative research with women about their genital self-image that found that even casual negative remarks from male partners could have a big impact on women,' said study author E. Sandra Byers, professor emerita at the University of New Brunswick (UNB).
