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Women are over dad bods while men prefer curves, new study suggests

Nypost · · 520 words · By Marissa Matozzo
Gender Differences in Attraction Physical Attractiveness Standards Social Media Influence
open_in_new Read the original article: https://nypost.com/2026/05/18/lifestyle/dad-bod-on-the-decline-study-finds-ideal…

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“A new study suggests women are swiping left on softer physiques in favor of leaner, athletic builds”
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The Daily Mail article mentions a preference for a lean, athletic range of around 15% body fat for men, but the provided search results for claim 0 specifically are generic definitions of 'study' and do not provide independent corroboration of the specific study's findings.
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web search NEUTRAL — 2 days ago · consider, study, contemplate, weigh mean to think about in order to arrive at a judgment or decision. consider may suggest giving thought to in order to reach a suitable conclusion, opini…
https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/study
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“The research found that people attracted to women still prefer soft, curvy bodies like those of Ashley Graham and Beyoncé over razor-thin physiques.”
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The Daily Mail article discusses preferences for female body fat, but the specific mention of Ashley Graham and Beyoncé is not corroborated by other independent sources in the provided evidence.
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web search NEUTRAL — Research, in its simplest terms, is a intentional search for knowledge. John W. Creswell states that "research is a process of steps used to collect and analyze information to increase our understandi…
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web search NEUTRAL — Jul 25, 2023 · Research is a systematic and methodical process of inquiry aimed at exploring, analyzing, and interpreting information to answer specific questions or solve problems. Learn more about t…
https://ideascale.com/blog/what-is-research/
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web search NEUTRAL — 3 days ago · The meaning of RESEARCH is studious inquiry or examination; especially : investigation or experimentation aimed at the discovery and interpretation of facts, revision of accepted theories…
https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/research
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“The findings, according to SoloFun, the adult entertainment site behind the study”
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While a review site mentions SoloFun is a reliable company, the specific claim that SoloFun conducted this body fat study is only supported by the context of the Daily Mail report (implied by the claim's phrasing) and not independently verified by other news sources.
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web search NEUTRAL — However, studies suggest that a body fat percentage between 20% and 25% is often considered attractive by a significant portion of the population. This range is typically associated with a healthy app…
https://www.torrinomedica.it/english/dietology/bmi-dietology…
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web search NEUTRAL — The study of 47 adults with obesity or overweight found that regular exposure to cold temperatures led to fat loss.The study, presented at the European Congress on Obesity in Istanbul, concludes that …
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web search NEUTRAL — The Solofun website has been verified by us and is a reliable company to place an order.Solofun has been active on the UK market for a long time and has built a good online reputation. Read all the re…
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“More than 2,000 adults were shown side-by-side body-fat comparison images and asked to pick the physiques they found hottest.”
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The methodology (2,000 adults, side-by-side images) is specific to the report mentioned in the Daily Mail; no other independent sources confirm these specific study parameters.
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“Respondents overwhelmingly picked a lean, athletic physique hovering around 15% body fat”
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The Daily Mail explicitly states that a lean, athletic range of around 15% body fat was preferred for males. No other independent sources corroborate this specific study's result.
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web search NEUTRAL — Analysis revealed that the most attractive male body fat percentage was not the ultra–lean, superhero–style physique often promoted online. Instead a lean, athletic range of around 15 per cent body fa…
https://www.dailymail.com/sciencetech/article-15827115/perfe…
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web search NEUTRAL — Women’s Preferences on Male Body Types. Several studies and polls suggest that women generally prefer a physique that is lean and moderately muscular. Here’s a summary of the findings
https://www.boxrox.com/the-most-attractive-male-body-type-ac…
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web search NEUTRAL — Body Fat Percentage Ultimate Guide: Why is it important, how to measure it, how it's different from BMI, and how to lower it!
https://www.nerdfitness.com/blog/body-fat-percentage/
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“A male body-fat percentage of 20% ranked second, followed by 25%, while the least attractive option was the heaviest category at 35%.”
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The specific ranking (20% second, 25% third, 35% last) is not found in the provided evidence snippets, though the Daily Mail article is the primary source for the general study. The provided search results for claim 5 are irrelevant (Tokyo guides).
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web search NEUTRAL — Tokyo (東京, Tōkyō) is Japan's capital and the world's most populous metropolis. It is also one of Japan's 47 prefectures, consisting of 23 central city wards and multiple cities, towns and villages wes…
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web search NEUTRAL — Standing 333 meters high in central Tokyo, Tokyo Tower (東京タワー) is the world's tallest, self-supported steel tower and 3 meters taller than its model, the Eiffel Tower. A symbol of Japan's post-war reb…
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“People attracted to women overwhelmingly favored a softer, curvaceous look, hovering around 30% body fat”
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The Daily Mail article explicitly states that 30% body fat was the most preferred for women. No other independent sources corroborate this specific study result.
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web search NEUTRAL — 30% body fat was the most preferred body fat percentage. 25% body fat came second.There are many theories about why women prefer different physiques but it is thought that females associate big muscle…
https://www.dailymail.com/sciencetech/article-15827115/perfe…
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web search NEUTRAL — The study on the perfect woman's body found that the ideal waist-to-hip ratio was 0.7, meaning the ideal waist is approximately 30% smaller than the hips. When it comes to overall bust-waist-hip ratio…
https://www.eviemagazine.com/post/the-most-beautiful-womans-…
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web search NEUTRAL — Body Fat Percentage – is the amount of body fat (lb, or kg) divided by total body weight listed as a percentage. For example, a 180lb man with 30lb of body fat has a body fat percentage of 16% (30/180…
https://www.builtlean.com/body-fat-percentage-men-women/
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“A 25% body-fat level came in second, while the highest option, 45%, landed dead last.”
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The Daily Mail article confirms that 25% body fat came second and 45% was the least popular option for women. No other independent sources corroborate this.
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web search NEUTRAL — 22% body fat came third. 20% body fat placed fourth. 45% body fat was the least popular option. While the numbers look different in men and women, this is down to the way that men and women use and st…
https://www.dailymail.com/sciencetech/article-15827115/perfe…
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web search NEUTRAL — Another group of similar subjects had alcohol replace non-alcoholic sources of 25 percent of their normal daily caloric intake. All subjects gained body fat over the course of study, and the amount of…
https://gmatclub.com/forum/in-a-recent-study-a-group-of-subj…
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web search NEUTRAL — But for women, participants selected significantly lower body fat percentages for the "attractive" category than the "healthy" one. Perhaps most distressing was that participants selected ideal fat pe…
https://www.refinery29.com/en-us/2016/06/112971/healthy-attr…
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“one 2024 report commissioned by Dating.com found nearly 75% of singles said they were fans of the “dad bod,” meaning a look that’s “not super chiseled.””
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No evidence was found in the search results to support or refute the claim regarding a 2024 Dating.com report.
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“A separate poll from Planet Fitness echoed the sentiment, finding 78% of women associated dad bods with confidence”
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No evidence was found in the search results to support or refute the claim regarding a Planet Fitness poll.
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“nearly half said a softer stomach was basically the new six-pack.”
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“A whopping 83% of mothers even said they’d be proud to have a husband with a bit of extra cushion.”
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