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Men's bodies

December 11 2013

I am a man of equality. Women's bodies are scrutinised by both men and women, no thanks to modern media, magazines and advertising. What of the male physique? Is it cool for a male to be pear shaped? What are the views on how wide a variance in in appearencs of the male body you can and can't appreciate?

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  • On_Safari

    On_Safari

    11 years ago

    I'm pear-shaped too, or an apple, I dunno I'm some kind of fruit. Lol - Posted from rhpmobile

  • RHP

    RHP User

    11 years ago

    I love broad shoulders, chests, thighs (oh my god the thighs) buns, upper arms, eyes and the sexiest part of all......the brain........there's something to love about every body. I don't offer perfection and I don't expect perfection. Once you really like someone you see past most of that anyway...... I do have turn offs. They are mostly attitudinal rather than physical attributes. A man of short stature and fine build would have to have some other attention catching attributes to be attractive to me, generally I like a powerfully built man. - Posted from rhpmobile

  • RHP

    RHP User

    11 years ago

    Juicy and edible, I'm fine with the pear shape. Seriously, a mans shape doesn't worry me, I have always looked at how they hold themselves, I feel it shows how much confidence they have in themselves and that to me is what is attractive. Now saying that, I do admit that whilst I have heavy friends I don't find myself attracted to them and yes I know I have the padding when I say that, so shoot me...... Just tie me down and blindfold me first

  • Mischeviouslad

    Mischeviouslad

    11 years ago

    There isn't one. Be the best version of Brand You that you can be.... Use your strengths, minimize your weaknesses..... and don't give a crap what people you don't know and who don't mean anything to you happen to think. DG - Posted from rhpmobile

  • RHP

    RHP User

    11 years ago

    I'd say the Mr is something of an apple () and I'm something of an hourglass )(. .Perfect ())(...

  • RHP

    RHP User

    11 years ago

    It's not ok! It means they're a likely candidate for a heart attack or stroke... A real issue at my age. Guys over 40 who carry too much extra weight are also not really going to be able keep up... I like em fit and energetic.

  • Lovinit28andKC72

    Lovinit28andKC72

    11 years ago

    We all come in different shapes and sizes, really I've been with thin, muscular, and big fellas. If I'm attracted to someone, then it's doesn't really matter to me, but I really do like arms, hands, and eyes..... - Posted from rhpmobile

  • RHP

    RHP User

    11 years ago

    The guys all said "bring a six pack we're havin a few" I turned up empty handed as I brought me.....The Keg!!!! - Posted from rhpmobile

  • RHP

    RHP User

    11 years ago

    I am such a sucker for a guy with hot shoulders..(smoulders) And a nice arse... Don't care about shape much...as long as I can wrap my legs around their waist...hips...shoulders...ears....

  • Missb4u

    Missb4u

    11 years ago

    Quoting 'JayJay_66' I am such a sucker for a guy with hot shoulders..(smoulders) and arms...love a good set of biceps...

  • RHP

    RHP User

    11 years ago

    6ft. Broad shoulders. Narrow hips. Lean belly. Well developed muscles. Chest hair. Strong thighs. Luscious lips. I'm generally not attracted to short or fat. No body or looks are good enough to compensate for a shitty personality though. A big brain and bigger heart are a must. Yep, fussy ;)

  • him_and_me

    him_and_me

    11 years ago

    Fruity and funny!! x Me

  • him_and_me

    him_and_me

    11 years ago

    I'm sure I posted some time ago, (might have been in the "get rid of the hair" thread) that we feel variation is there to be celebrated. I don't expect physical perfection from those we meet, he and I are both far from perfect, and differences in those we meet (and play with) add interest. That's not to say that anyone and everyone is in the running, there are people we find attractive and those we don't - that's normal - but not everyone we find attractive fits a set mold and there are elements beyond their body shape that have a bearing on just how attractive they are. The Japanese have a term for beauty that is imperfect - Wabi-sabi. x Me. Now I'm off to the Words thread to add that also!!

  • RHP

    RHP User

    11 years ago

    woah sounds like fun

  • PlushVelvet

    PlushVelvet

    11 years ago

    .. with melons ...

  • PlushVelvet

    PlushVelvet

    11 years ago

    ... the question was about the male physique ... Being tall and curvy I prefer my man to be tall with a heavier build ... nicely groomed, smell nice, nice teeth and smile, sparkly eyes ... sighhhhh ... I am generally not into Michelin Men .. but there was this singer in a band ... once upon a time ... ... so I guess talent in other areas can sometimes override the rest ...

  • RHP

    RHP User

    11 years ago

    its intellect,a man who cant hold a conversation is not attractive, tallness, nice teeth and mouth, and ohhh hands. I melt with strong big hands the rest is secondary. As one person says should you fall in love with someone its not the looks its the person. When we are on this subject men are attracted by our looks what ever this means for this particular man, women are more attracted how good the men can look after us. I think this primal instinct is still strong, even women can provide for themselves now and dont need a male to do this.

  • RHP

    RHP User

    11 years ago

    With Awesome71. I do all I can to stay in shape and appreciate a guy who does the same. So I find I'm a sucker for the tall athletic/reasonably muscly guy. And he must have strong manly hands, the rougher the better, haha. Skinny guys or average or the ones with extra padding don't do it for me. - Posted from rhpmobile

  • RHP

    RHP User

    11 years ago

    I'm shapely...... Round is a shape ;) - Posted from rhpmobile

  • Enjoylifealways

    Enjoylifealways

    11 years ago

    I don't like skinny or very muscly men .i like my men with a bit of a tummy no so large it is hard to get to his third leg haha. I also like woman that aren't that skinny. I like healthy people but not skinny people :) Should always have reserves incase you get sick .

  • Taby_DK

    Taby_DK

    11 years ago

    Stereotypically... Tall Dark & Handsome ;) Always been a sucker for dark hair, tanned or a natural olive or mocha completion in guys. Throw in a fit body and enough height to make me feel tiny and that's pretty much my type in regards to men physically. Although they also have to be older than me by at least 5 years and be able to have an intelligent conversation (smart is sexy). Other than the height DK has all of these qualities + yummy shoulders, abs and a big tattoo. Even to this day when I see him walking around bare chested in a pair of jeans I want to do very bad things to him ;) I'm a very lucky girl. Mmmmm ;) Taby xx

  • RHP

    RHP User

    11 years ago

    I'm one of those people that doesn't have a specific body type preference in women, I've dated really thin and also much larger women. I would assume that there are women out there who are the same regarding their choice in men. I'm 6'4 and 107kg (soon to be 92-95kg), I was a really skinny until I hit 20-21yo (6ft+ and 65kg-ish) and I actually feel more comfortable and confident now. It's also a part of my work life too, being a big solid bloke is advantageous in my industry. As with everything, it's all about the individual.

  • RHP

    RHP User

    11 years ago

    I'm in good shape but more so because of my make up n job as opposed to the gym? I'm lucky I guess but don't judge others that struggle

  • RHP

    RHP User

    11 years ago

    I should add my preff is simply smaller boobs the rest is about the mind more then anything :))

  • RHP

    RHP User

    11 years ago

    Again, this comes back to who we are as human animals and what drives our sexual needs. Those needs drive our evolution as a species, but we forget that on lonely Friday nights as we masturbate as a last resort, slowly weeping... (shit, was that TMI?) :P We desire what represents health and favours our little genes the best, and in men, that's intellectual ability, strength, size, fitness, security(yes I mean money too), good values and A MASSIVE sex drive. You thought I was going to say penis didn't you? ;) In women, that's hip size, what's in the noggin, being nurturing, sexiness (the more you fuck the more you make babies, so our bodies think anyway), able to care for others, a little extra padding to make it through potential illness (but not so much it begins to put pressure on your health), fitness... and? Every day as our society rapidly evolves, more things fall onto these lists and secretly motivate us towards breeding like rabbits. And on that note, I have a pill to take...

  • RHP

    RHP User

    11 years ago

    be with a really skinny guy. I'd worry I'd break him.

  • RHP

    RHP User

    11 years ago

    I've just started to appreciate (read, perve at) men's ass! A tight, full and round ass just makes me want to grab them. I imagine my hands on them while on my knees - Phew! The male physique, I don't really have a "type" - its not the physical appearance that grabs me, but rather the inner confidence that they have. But they have to be tall.

  • RHP

    RHP User

    11 years ago

    I'd have to say athletic guys do it the best for me, think soccer players rather than rugby players. Not too big on the muscles, just a nice definition, doesn't matter if they're skinny (bonus points if they resemble hot anime guys). Best if the shoulders and arms are nicely defined. I love being wrapped up in a pair of strong arms. I'm 5ft 2 so most men are tall to me, height's not an issue. Don't mind a little bit of a belly sometimes, better for leverage (if you know what I mean). Definitely prefer men that have seen the inside of a gym once or twice a week though. Too much muscle is a turn-off though.

  • RHP

    RHP User

    11 years ago

    I find this thread funny as my physique matches most of these replies/comments and I have a brain to hold a conversation but yet so many women here are confused I think. Thats my 2 cents, very entertaining thread though :-)

  • him_and_me

    him_and_me

    11 years ago

    Quoting 'perthman1975' I find this thread funny as my physique matches most of these replies/comments and I have a brain to hold a conversation but yet so many women here are confused I think. Thats my 2 cents, very entertaining thread though :-) Hi Perthman, why are you confused? Because you have the build and the brain but...? Are you not getting the response you were seeking? I hope it picks up for you if that is the case... x Me

  • RHP

    RHP User

    11 years ago

    I like long tall streaks of pelican shit.

  • RHP

    RHP User

    11 years ago

    Yup! Exactly - Posted from rhpmobile

  • RHP

    RHP User

    11 years ago

    Has to have a nice bum to hold onto, but that little area between a mans' waist and his hips, in a pair of low riding jeans or boardies, definitely does it for me

  • RHP

    RHP User

    11 years ago

    You're not in love or falling that way, as soon as those brain chems get involved, your physical desires and preferences become completely irrelevant as you slide inevitably into deaf, dumb, blind, sweet intoxication. But considering the RHP environment is for people who've learned how to separate sex and emotions, (massive generalisation there, don't shoot me!) my comment isn't quite so relevant, however it's true all the same :) x CT

  • RHP

    RHP User

    11 years ago

    Thanks for your comments so far. The most response has been about personal tastes and preferences, and the importance of an attractive mindset. However, do you think men have it better or worse in regards to size and shape variations than women do. For example, looking for 'hot guys' are mentioned a lot in female profiles and they take their pic of the crop in RHP, but there is not yet an acronym for beautiful big man (BBM?). There have been a few females state their tastes in islander men on other threads, they certainly can come in larger forms than Caucasians. A BBW can be on the lookout for muscly men, what if a BBM stated he was looking for a hot blonde? What about thinner guys? There is one enthusiast here, if I read her term of endearment correctly. A mans belly is probably worth mentioning as well, another positive vote from one member. Does anyone like to rub Buddhas belly to get lucky? Hair? Bon Jovi was considered hot even with a welcome mat. Your thoughts please.

  • RHP

    RHP User

    11 years ago

    I like men to be taller, wider and heavier than me. I like feeling a little vulnerable, and like Paintme and Kal said, I wouldn't want to break a small and slim man..I like to feel a man's physical strength and I prefer big shoulders and hands, though a very muscular physique doesn't do anything for me. Six-packs are really not my thing either..My favourite body type would bee somewhere in between athletic and average. I'm not too fussed about shape. (I'm a Skittle by the way)..

  • RHP

    RHP User

    11 years ago

    I actually think Men have it somewhat easier in regards to expectations around body image and attractiveness. I think women are judged on aesthetics from a very early age, by themselves, other women, society and the media. As a society we praise boys for athletic ability and intelligence and we praise girls for looking pretty........what a pretty dress, that's a lovely ribbon in your hair, that dress is a pretty colour......and it goes on and on. The media perpetuates the myth that all women should aspire to this unilateral version of beauty. Many women buy into that image of perfection and beauty and find themselves lacking. Self esteem suffers. Yes, you can even see them here on RHP. As to your other questions ......a belly isn't a barrier for me, and as for a hairy chest, that just gives me something to grip when I'm on top 😈 - Posted from rhpmobile

  • RHP

    RHP User

    11 years ago

    I think that yes, men are pressured to look a certain way but I do think that women experience more pressure than men. You can see the pressure on men building though. How many more companies are bringing out male ranges of hair products, moisturizers, exfoliants etc. We'll need to build bigger bathrooms to accommodate all the his and hers toiletries. I have also seen a big increase in men running around drinking protein shakes and meal replacements (this is amongst my friends anyway), hitting the gym. I'm personally very skeptical of those supplements as I don't think overly processed powdered foodstuffs could possibly be any good for you. I think companies are selling a "get built quick" snake oil in those products, but that's another issue. I guess it's just an acknowledgement that men seem to be pressured to get well-built physiques moreso than prior generations. I think Kale said it best that boys are praised for ability whereas girls are praised for looks. Which is sad. Women are under intense scrutiny and pressure to look good. It's all just a big money making scheme, media and advertising create insecurities and offers products to overcome them. I think the beauty companies have just started to realise that by exploiting men they can make even more money. In the end, for me, you can be the physically hottest guy/chick ever but I still won't have you if you're a terrible person. A person's inner beauty is far more appealing than their outer beauty.

  • we24fun

    we24fun

    11 years ago

    Can vary with ones personality. You need one in order to attract people. You could look like a picture from a magazine but with zero personality & confidence you won't capture my attention. If I had to say which features that turn me on I would say I do appreciate (but it isn't necessary) the guys to have a slight bad boy look, that sexy V down 'there' and nice hands. I appreciate a brunette woman with smallish breasts and soft skin with a beautiful, kissable mouth :-) but once again this is not a deal breaker by any means Mrs W24F - Posted from rhpmobile