Sexy Son Hypothesis - How Women Choose a Mate

[Speculator E]

From Wikipedia

It has been shown that women prefer more masculine men during the fertile period of the menstrual cycle and more feminine men during other parts of the cycle.[10] This distinction supports the sexy son hypothesis, which posits that it is evolutionarily advantageous for women to select potential fathers who are traditionally masculine rather than the best caregivers.[11] Masculine facial features are characterized by a strong brow, a strong nose, a high forehead[citation needed] and a broad jaw whereas feminine features are less pronounced.

The sexy son hypothesis is a concept from evolutionary biology, proposed by P. J. Weatherhead and R. J. Robertson in 1979.[1] It posits that a female animal's optimal choice among potential fathers is a male whose genes will produce male offspring with the best chance of reproductive success. In particular, the sexy son hypothesis implies that a potential mate's capacity as a caregiver or any other direct benefits the male can offer the female (eg. nuptial gifts, good territory) are irrelevant to his value as potential father of the female's offspring...

...The sexy son hypothesis has been suggested as the origin of some aspects of human sexual behavior. In particular, it has been shown that human females are more attracted to traditionally masculine men ("cads") during the most fertile times of their menstrual cycles, and more attracted to relatively feminine men ("dads") during the remainder of the cycle. However, the methodology of these claims is disputed. [2] These observations have led to the conclusion that infidelity is a natural occurrence in women, and evolutionarily advantageous, on the grounds that it will enable them to secure both the best genes and the best caregiver for their offspring.[3][4]

Basically, it explains why women will fuk DJs and marry AFCs to raise the DJ's kids.


Sources:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Physical_attractiveness
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sexy_son_hypothesis

 

[CapedCrusader08]

So if you're not necessarily ugly, but less "masculine" looking, does that mean you got lesser chances?

 

[The Bat]

In other words...

Work out and build a nice body + have a career that you love that pays extremely well...

:rock:

Actually, I think it was Rollo who wrote up something really insightful regarding this that caught lot of heat over on MM forum. You should go look it up.

EDIT: Here it is http://www.sosuave.net/forum/showthread.php?t=145693

 

[DonGorgon]

Just make sure you have something women want money looks etc etc...

 

[I.A.F.Y.B.]

Women want a "MAN" Regardless of your body and bankroll. If women just want you for your hot body and money... Why be with a girl like that? She wouldn't love you. She would just love what you have.

Now, having a nice body and a good paying job is great. But, Only if it is for you!

 

[bigjohnson]

In other words...

Work out and build a nice body + have a career that you love that pays extremely well...

The study didn't even discuss anything outside facial features IIRC.

 

[Speculator E]

So if you're not necessarily ugly, but less "masculine" looking, does that mean you got lesser chances?

No, there have been a scientific study on this. The conclusion was that women prefer men that were less masculine looking for both long-term and short-term relationships.

While men prefer more feminine looking women for both long-term and short-term relationships. No $hit!

 

[SXS]

duh! since the study says that they look for masculine men during the fertil times, you are better off being feminine looking, cause you are the one she will be looking most of the month...

 

[spainlover]

True. Deep inside were still animals, just...following our instincts.