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A new study has examined male preferences regarding female genitalia. And this focusing on what they find most appealing.
As reported by the Daily Mail, the study involved 200 heterosexual men. From ages 19 to 77 and was conducted by E. Sandra Byers.
A professor emerita at the University of New Brunswick (UNB), alongside UNB clinical psychologist Miranda Fudge.
Participants were asked to evaluate 24 characteristics divided into three categories.
Appearance/Physical Characteristics, Smell/Taste, and Function.
The “Appearance” category included aspects like clitoris size, shape, and pubic hair.
While “Smell/Taste” focused on aroma and taste.
The “Function” category assessed qualities such as warmth, sensitivity, and overall sensation.
The study revealed that most participants valued the sensory experience of sex. Qualities like smell, taste, and sensitivity—over visual aspects such as symmetry or labial size.
A new study has examined male preferences regarding female genitalia, focusing on what they find most appealing.
As reported by the Daily Mail, the study involved 200 heterosexual men aged 19 to 77 and was conducted by E. Sandra Byers, professor emerita at the University of New Brunswick (UNB), alongside UNB clinical psychologist Miranda Fudge.
Participants were asked to evaluate 24 characteristics divided into three categories: Appearance/Physical Characteristics, Smell/Taste, and Function. The “Appearance” category included aspects like clitoris size, shape, and pubic hair, while “Smell/Taste” focused on aroma and taste. The “Function” category assessed qualities such as warmth, sensitivity, and overall sensation. The findings were published on November 8 in the International Journal of Sexual Health.
The study revealed that most participants valued the sensory experience of sex—qualities like smell, taste, and sensitivity—over visual aspects such as symmetry or labial size. This suggests that men’s perceptions of vaginas are primarily shaped by how they feel and function rather than their appearance.
Research has previously shown that a woman’s self-esteem can be influenced by her partner’s perceptions.
“We had done qualitative research with women about their genital self-image and found that even casual negative remarks from male partners could have a big impact on women,” Byers told PsyPost.
“This underscores the importance of investigating men’s attitudes towards female genitals and their link to genital-related feedback given to partners,” she added.
The study found that men with positive attitudes were more likely to engage in behaviors that promote intimacy and boost their partners’ self-esteem, such as offering compliments and positive affirmations. Conversely, men with negative views were more likely to make critical comments, though overall, negative feedback was relatively low.
“Holding negative views likely reflects societal messages about female genitals and may influence not only men’s perspectives but also their female partners’ sexual well-being,” Byers explained.
However, it is worth noting that the study’s participants were predominantly white and educated, meaning the findings may not fully represent more diverse populations.
