Physical attraction Kenny Johnson And LeeAnn Dochniak
Physical Attraction
• Is an attraction to another member of the same species for sexual erotic activity, for sexual reproduction.
Body Language
Positive• Eye contact• Pupil dilation• Biting/licking lips• Mimicking actions
Negative• Arms and legs crossed• Looking away
Male and Female differences
• Males– more attracted to what
they see– Look for youthfulness– Waist to hip ratio
• Females– More emotionally
involved.– Look for exaggerated
secondary sex characteristics.
– Older men
Medias perception today
Meno Tallo Muscularo Medium skin toneo Successful
Womeno Thino Long hairo Large breastso Curves
European History
• Pale skin complexion• More robust figure• Reflected royalty• Females wore corsets• Wore makeup to look
more pale• Puritan breast wrap• France low cut dresses• Codpiece
Histocompatability complex (MHC)
• Fights pathogens• Opposite immune
systems• Pill masks scents• Sexual Chemistry
Ovulation theory
• Women more attractive when ovulating
• Pheromones• At ovulation women
prefer masculinity• Other times they prefer
stability
Birds of a Feather
• “Birds of a feather stick together”
• Persons with similar interests, qualities and environments may tend to find easier manners of attraction.
Proximity
• Mere Exposure Theory• People that are in
frequently in relative proximity to one another may find general attraction to one another to occur.
Opposites Attract
• Gain from each other• Fill voids in
personality/life qualities essentially making each other a more “whole” person
Benefits of Physical attraction
• Higher self esteem• Perks in the work force• More dating opportunities • Get more attention from peers
Improving Physical Attraction
• Add Variety• Develop good
conversation skills• Practice good hygiene
• Wear clean clothes• Keep hair cut properly• Shave