Attraction to Men and Women Predicts Sexual Dimorphism Preferences. Issue 1 (2nd January 2020)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Batres, Carlota; Jones, Benedict C.; Perrett, David I.
• Is Part Of: International journal of sexual health. Volume 32:Issue 1(2020)
• Page Start: 57
• Page End: 63
• Publication Date: 2020-01-02
• Subjects: Faces -- masculinity -- preferences -- sexual dimorphism -- sexual fluidity -- sexual orientation; Sex (Psychology) -- Periodicals; Gender identity -- Periodicals; Sexual Behavior -- Periodicals; Sexual health -- Periodicals; 155.3
• DOI: 10.1080/19317611.2020.1713956
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1931-7611

Abstract

Abstract: Objectives: Sexual orientation categories are commonly differentiated in the partner preference literature. Yet little is known about how the variability within each category influences partner preferences. Methods: We investigated women's ( N = 27, 611) preferences for sexual dimorphism in male faces in relation to self-reports of sexual attraction to men/women (from 'not at all' to 'very'). Results: Self-identified heterosexual women reported considerable variation in sexual attraction levels. We found that sexual dimorphism preferences related positively with attraction to men and negatively with attraction to women. Conclusions: Such variability in women's sexuality should be taken into account when investigating partner preferences.