FRISKY FRIDAY ‘FATHER FIGURE’: Why Do Women Like Dad Bods?
April 5, 2024 12:30PM CDT
A young woman and man spending time together indoors.
Maybe the better question is “why wouldn’t they?“
Is it because there’s less pressure from media for guys to be slim? Is it because ladies feel safer with a guy who’s a bit bigger? Or, is it something else, entirely, which encourages women to like the “dad bod“?
Bucknell University Professor Joel Wade says the “dad bod” conveys to women that a man is good to “nest with.”
Women who’re attracted to this physique may be looking for balanced family life and softer personality traits.
A more-toned body, which is typically associated with higher testosterone levels, could be associated with increased aggression.
So, for a lot of ladies, subconsciously, the “dad bod” could serve as a signal that a man is ready to spend more time at home.
Popular culture could also play a role, as we see more celebrity men rocking a softer mid-section.
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