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What really random physical features do you find attractive in the opposite sex?

225 replies

Claymorekick · 22/04/2021 20:08

Just musing about this (too much time on my hands Grin).

I have realised that I find the following very appealing and sexy:

Someone with dark hair and blue eyes combination
Strong hairy forearms (preferably tanned)
Men who have moustaches and dimples together (a la Tom Selleck) - this is really weird as I don't really like moustaches on men and would hate DH to grow one but celeb crushes over the years have shown this is a theme for me Confused

I can't be the only one?

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florababy84 · 24/04/2021 07:06

I love a man in a business shirt and glasses.

The kind of picture you see in optometrists' windows advertising glasses frames - dark hair, intelligent half smile, business shirt and glasses.

BikeRunSki · 24/04/2021 07:13

Muscly shoulders. Not all over bodybuilder type physique, but shoulders that look like they can stack some heavy boxes with ease.

SmellsLikeGrandma · 24/04/2021 08:14

I'd really love to read a similar thread where men talk about what they find attractive in women.

Largely because I'd like to know if there is any hope for me! Grin HmmWink

Poorlykitten · 24/04/2021 08:17

@SmellsLikeGrandma that would just be one long thread about big breasts surely?😂😉

SmellsLikeGrandma · 24/04/2021 08:25

[quote Poorlykitten]@SmellsLikeGrandma that would just be one long thread about big breasts surely?😂😉[/quote]
Probably...

I certainly can't imagine them talking about ankles or wrinkles or anything other than media sanctioned perfection!

knitwearordeath · 24/04/2021 08:42

Proper working hands, really rough and worn. (DP is a builder. My god his hands 😍).
Hairy chest, back, everything.
Deep voice.

Also just basically DP. I cannot get over how much I fancy him.

LarryUnderwood · 24/04/2021 08:50

Oooh love this thread.
Dark hair, tall (6 foot plus), slim, broad shoulders and toned back. Forearms - muscly or with veins and you can see the play of the muscles and tendons when they move. Short hair. Clean shaven or very light stubble. Long legs. No blondes please

BunTooti · 24/04/2021 08:54

I love a slightly wonky, previously broken nose and a ginger beard on a dark haired man. DH has both.
I also have a huge thing for Milo Ventimiglia's crooked smile. And quite like a scar or 2 Blush

garlictwist · 24/04/2021 08:58

I like a bit of a podgy belly Blush. Not a fan of skinny or very muscular men.

BunTooti · 24/04/2021 09:00

Ooh and crinkly eyed smiles and salt and pepper hair.

needadvice54321 · 24/04/2021 09:11

I love the slightly geeky quirky look - disheveled dark hair is a must.. Blush

florababy84 · 24/04/2021 10:28

@SmellsLikeGrandma You'd be surprised. This question comes up quite often on Ask Reddit and men say all kinds of things that are their 'thing'. Big noses, small boobs, teeth gap, podgy, androgynous. It's interesting.

Mn753 · 24/04/2021 10:30

Always the forearms. Take note gender affirming surgeons!

SmellsLikeGrandma · 24/04/2021 10:47

[quote florababy84]@SmellsLikeGrandma You'd be surprised. This question comes up quite often on Ask Reddit and men say all kinds of things that are their 'thing'. Big noses, small boobs, teeth gap, podgy, androgynous. It's interesting. [/quote]
That's quite reassuring really...

I seem to attract men who find the stereotype attractive and are then disappointed that I don't meet it! 🙄

Lanique · 24/04/2021 10:52

Strong muscly arms
Beard
Dark good head of hair
Slightly tanned skin
Hairy chest
Great teeth (especially slightly large eye teeth - so cute) and slightly raffish smile
Good cheekbones
Very tall
Slim but strong body
Big practical hands
Melting green brown eyes

I've basically described dh 😋

PermanentTemporary · 24/04/2021 10:53

Smells that sounds crazy. Where are you finding these twats? I've never forgotten a bloke interviewed for a women's magazine article about this years ago who said he loved his girlfriend's clavicles. I hadn't even kissed anyone at that time but when I finally fell for someone physically I saw exactly what he meant.

Becles · 24/04/2021 10:56

Someone has been kind enough to compile a video of James Currie and his forearms. You'll want to be seated and fanning yourself at 0.32 seconds into the video - welcome to the thirst club.Grin Blush

Blondiney · 24/04/2021 10:59

Slightly bandy legs can be attractive but that maybe because my extensive research indicates it’s linked to large cocks. Grin

Squinty brown eyes too, think Richard Gere type.

Blondiney · 24/04/2021 11:00

Does he have a brother, @Lanique? Grin

Maggiesfarm · 24/04/2021 11:38

Nice shoulders.
Well modulated voice.

SmellsLikeGrandma · 24/04/2021 11:55

@Blondiney

Slightly bandy legs can be attractive but that maybe because my extensive research indicates it’s linked to large cocks. Grin

Squinty brown eyes too, think Richard Gere type.

I can concur Wink
Lanique · 24/04/2021 12:03

Two @Blondiney 😁 one single

SmellsLikeGrandma · 24/04/2021 12:12

@PermanentTemporary

Smells that sounds crazy. Where are you finding these twats? I've never forgotten a bloke interviewed for a women's magazine article about this years ago who said he loved his girlfriend's clavicles. I hadn't even kissed anyone at that time but when I finally fell for someone physically I saw exactly what he meant.
Everywhere! Men I've met through friends; men who've approached me on nights out/at festivals; online dating... men who I've known quite well beforehand and who can see exactly what I look like... all of them basically. With the exception of two who never commented negatively. Seems to be getting worse too 🤷🏻‍♀️

A mischievous twinkle in the eye is really the main physical thing that attracts me. I don't like muscles, blonds or arrogance but other than that...

I've fanced men who are 6'3 and lanky; 5'3 and stocky; 5'8, quite overweight. I don't think I really have a physical type beyond the mischievous twinkle!

StormBaby · 25/04/2021 08:15

@SmellsLikeGrandma I can confirm that if my DH were on this thread, he would say his favourite random body part is my squishy waist where it nips in, and my legs and feet. I’m over 6ft and have very long legs, thin ankles and dainty feet.
The rest of me is not thin and dainty 😅

Bagelsandbrie · 25/04/2021 08:22

[quote StormBaby]@SmellsLikeGrandma I can confirm that if my DH were on this thread, he would say his favourite random body part is my squishy waist where it nips in, and my legs and feet. I’m over 6ft and have very long legs, thin ankles and dainty feet.
The rest of me is not thin and dainty 😅[/quote]
My dh fancies women with buzz cuts, tattoos and strong jawlines ConfusedGrin which is basically Kristen Stewart in Underwater. And I am none of those things, at all. But hey ho. We like what we like! Point being not all men care about boobs and long swishy hair etc. Contrary to what some people think. I think the whole idea of attraction is so weird. There isn’t a standard reply for either of the sexes.

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