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.

Biology of Physical Attraction

• Pheromones• Women are most attractive during ovulation.

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

Playboy

• Objects of sex• Raised standards for

women.• Barbie syndrome

Asians History

• Foot binding– history

• Topless women• Long nails

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

Evolution theory

• Favor Survival• Courtship

Cheaters

• People who cheat, still look for mates to reproduce with, its not just physical.

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

Discussion

• How do you think that media plays a role on physical attraction in the general population.