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All shapes and sizes - what’s the fuss with a dad bod

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AroundTheWorldAgain · 12/04/2025 10:24

A bit of fun for a Saturday morning inspired by a light hearted debate with friends last nights.

Whats your ideal male body type? I like tall and lean, with nice arms. Friends mainly favoured a dad bod!

OP posts:
GreyCarpet · 12/04/2025 12:16

I prefer a 'dad bod'.

Not skinny, not muscular or athletic, not obese. Just an average man body.

FidosMum84 · 12/04/2025 12:11

Dad bod all the way. Less fussed about a beard. Skinny/slim is a no no.

Mumof1andacat · 12/04/2025 10:44

Tall (around 6ft) rugby player type build (broad shoulders, big thighs) dad bod is also good. Hairy chest, legs and arms. I like beards but not too long.

Amz98 · 12/04/2025 10:33

I like a dad bod!

Upsidedownsides · 12/04/2025 10:26

I don’t like skinnier than me. So would prefer a dad bod over lean men. Prefer Dwayne Johnson over both.