Breasts or Buttocks: What Do Men Really Prefer?
Is your boyfriend obsessed over breasts, or does your rear view drive him wild? The answer may not be obvious. Although popular culture — and the growing popularity of breast augmentation — may have you thinking that no man can resist a pair of D-cups, some research suggests that more men actually prefer a woman’s buttocks over her chest.
Of course, that doesn’t mean men don’t absolutely love breasts, but it’s sometimes hard to tell for sure what part of the female anatomy do men consider most attractive. If you’re in a serious relationship, you always have the possibility to ask your partner directly. But if you’re single and want to garner as much attention as possible, you’re better off throwing on a flattering skirt or pair of pants. Here’s why.
The Research
In a recent Argentinean study published in the journal Archives of Sexual Behavior, 184 men were asked whether they preferred breasts or buttocks on a woman. They were given visual tests to confirm their answer, which was nothing short of surprising: of those who expressed a preference, about 59 percent preferred buttocks, while only 38.5 percent felt more attracted to breasts. Between ethnicities, Latino men prefer buttocks more than men from other ethnic groups.
Of course, a large-scale clinical trial is needed to validate these results, but preliminary evidence suggests that males really do appreciate a shapely rear.
How Can Women Benefit from This Information?
As the study shows, women may benefit from improving the look of their buttocks and obtain a similar effect to wearing push-up bras and halter tops to accentuate their breasts. And the easiest way to achieve an appetizing butt is through exercise.
Your buttocks are actually muscles, known as gluteus maximus, and they are the largest of the gluteal muscle group and the strongest muscle in the body. This means that, unlike breasts — which are mainly fat and glandular tissue, so only surgery can significantly enlarge them — you can build a shapelier rear with strength-training exercises.
The best butt-building exercises, according to the American Council on Exercise, are squats. You don’t even need equipment to perform them, though you’ll get better results by holding hand weights as you work. Other effective moves include lunges and step-ups, which simply involve climbing stairs or stepping up and down from a box or bench.
Surgical Options
Exercise can be helpful, but it only goes so far in sculpting and lifting your butt. Your genes will determine the natural shape of your buttocks, as well as your ability to make them bigger and rounder. If you’ve hit a dead end with your workout routine and seek a more effective option, it may be time to consult a plastic surgeon.
Ask your doctor about the Brazilian butt lift, which gives you an hourglass shape that many men find attractive. The surgery boasts a 93-percent “worth it” rating on RealSelf, an unusually high rating for any cosmetic procedure.
In a nutshell, a Brazilian butt lift involves removing unwanted fat from your abdomen and then transferring it to your buttocks. The result is a smaller waist and a fuller rear. Because your own fat is used, the results look and feel more natural than silicone implants.
Although this may sound like a complicated process, technology has greatly simplified the procedure. Whereas most plastic surgery used to involve general anesthesia—meaning you had to be put to sleep—you only need a local anesthetic to get a Brazilian butt lift. Many doctors now use laser liposuction to gather the fat tissue, which means that you won’t see a scalpel or stitch during the entire procedure. You may even be able to resume normal activities within two days.
There’s no denying: buttocks matter to men—often even more than breasts. And even if your husband or boyfriend is in love with your upper body, he probably enjoys your rear view almost as much. Unfortunately, we aren’t all born with shapely buttocks, and our buns may flatten or droop with age. We can resort to exercise to help improve our appearance and stay in shape, but cosmetic procedures — picking up where physical activities leave off – can actually make a dramatic change. If you’d like to learn more about the Brazilian butt lift or other surgical options for buttock enhancement, it’s time to schedule a visit with your local cosmetic surgeon.
About the Author:
Justin Yovino, M.D., FACS of Ideal Face and Body is a Beverly Hills Board Certified Plastic Surgeon with a special interest in cosmetic surgery and extensive training in the most advanced surgical techniques. Dr. Yovino is very experienced in aesthetic, reconstructive, and hand surgery. Dr. Yovino is board certified by the American Board of Surgery, a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons, a Certified Diplomate of the American Board of Plastic Surgery, a member of American Society of Plastic Surgeons, and is well respected by his peers in the medical community.
