Men lusting for less curves

The Age ^ | 12/20/2002

[ArcLight]

Men's taste in women has changed dramatically over the past half-century, shifting away from girls with curves and big breasts towards the androgynous and the skinny.

The assertion comes from two psychoanalysts who pored over every Playboy from December 1953 and calculated the body mass index of every centrefold. Over 577 issues, the models became taller and their waist increased, while their hips became narrower and their bust became smaller. If Playboy is any guide, the needle on the male sexual compass has switched from Marilyn Monroe to Eva Herzigova, the scientists say.

[tom h]

Can't you guys get anything straight? This photo belongs on the thread about new dog breeds.

[DBtoo]

I think those old time actresses were some of the prettiest women ever. The ones you posted photos of were the most beautiful. I always thought if I could look like anyone it would be the young Brigit Bardot. (I'm a women) But I look more like Marilyn Monroe (I just had to throw that in there!!).

[DBtoo]

That is so true about the gay men. They prefer very thin women who look like 13 year old boys. I've noticed that real manly types do like curves, and the men who are not so masculine do seem to prefer the stick-thin types. Just my experience and observations.

[Mr_Magoo]

Very lucky.

[DBtoo]

My best friend from high school's last name is Russell. She is the most beautiful real-life person I have ever known, and she is half Irish.

[DBtoo]

Carre Otis is another one who is a plus size model these days but I think she is so beautiful. I should try the HTML directions and post a picture of her.

[DBtoo]

The 80s were all about those huge shoulder pads and no butt.

[paul544]

I love these gratuitous threads :)

[DBtoo]

The fake boobs have that hard, globe look.

[quietolong]

bumps

[MeekOneGOP]

bttt....

[rambo316]

To bad Sophia Loren is a Commie. I used to like her until I found that out.

[DBtoo]

Carre Otis

I did it!

[DBtoo]

Or maybe I didn't. What does it mean when there is just the box there with the X in it?

[RightOnline]

"You guys are all talk. Let's see some pictures of your wives."

No picture to post right here........but she's 6' in her bare feet, thin, and LONG strawberry-blonde hair past her derriere. In her mid 40's and can still bring a room to a standstill when entering....................

[reg45]

It might be Juliet Prowse. The legs make me think she's a dancer.

[Sungirl]

but she's 6' in her bare feet, thin, and LONG strawberry-blonde hair past her derriere. In her mid 40's and can still bring a room to a standstill when entering

Well! Some of you are very proud of your trophies!

[Hillary's Lovely Legs]

The 'Plus Sized' Carre Otis.

[Hillary's Lovely Legs]

Well! Some of you are very proud of your trophies!

If a man is married to a woman 20+ years, has 8 children with her, honors and cherishs her, how does that make her a trophy?

Some men actually do love their wives, they think they are beautiful because they love them.

[Sungirl]

If a man is married to a woman 20+ years, has 8 children with her, honors and cherishs her, how does that make her a trophy?

I was referring to those men who place emphasis on looks.....