Height determines hero

Women admire men with a well-proportioned body because a well-proportioned body represents health. In addition, men with a well-proportioned body are generally strong, tall and powerful. Surveys conducted in the United States and the Caribbean island nation of the Dominican Republic have shown that the taller and more handsome a man is, the more sexual partners he has. In surveys, when women were asked to list the qualities they considered sexy in men, they frequently mentioned "a hot body" as their 16th most common criterion for choosing a sexual partner. So in the eyes of women, what kind of body is considered sexy and hot?

Undoubtedly, height is the most obvious sign. Numerous survey results consistently show that in the eyes of women, tall and strong men are considered sexy, but they cannot be too tall, just slightly above the average height. After analysis, it was found that 80% of women clearly stated in their dating ads that they expected the other party to be 1.82 meters tall or taller. Men who describe themselves as tall in dating ads are significantly more popular with women. When choosing a man of their dreams, a woman would of course hope that he is tall and strong, but even when they are in love and just having fun, they still hope that the other party is tall and strong. Even when choosing a sperm donor, women have to take height into consideration.

A British survey shows that tall and strong men have more live-in girlfriends than their short and thin peers. Two surveys show that men who are taller than average tend to have more children, proving that they have greater fertility. Whether getting married or in love, women prefer men with broad shoulders and bodies.

So can this preference of women be explained from a scientific perspective? In traditional society, tall and strong men often enjoy a higher social status. For example, in early hunter-gatherer societies, respected "big guys" were usually larger in stature. For example, in Western culture, if a man is tall, it means that his economic and social status is relatively high. According to another survey, if two applicants, one tall and one short, compete for the same sales position, 72% of interviewers will choose the former. For every inch a man adds to his height, his annual income increases by thousands of dollars. One survey estimated that over a 30-year career, a man who is 1.82 meters tall will earn an average of $166,000 more than a man who is 1.65 meters tall. Criminals were more likely to attack weak police officers than tall and burly ones, suggesting that being tall and strong can deter criminals and make them think twice before they act. Being tall and mighty can inspire awe in others and prevent them from acting rashly. According to evolutionary biology, height is a "reliable signal" of a man's protective ability. In short, a tall and strong man can give women a sense of security.

Another explanation is that there is a certain connection between male height and health. Generally speaking, tall people are healthier than short people. Of course, being too tall or too short is unhealthy. Therefore, tall and handsome men have many advantages: successful career, high income, a life of luxury, a strong physique, giving people a sense of security, etc.