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Women can be curvy, but not straight?

November 07 2015

Article on NineMSN today: "A new study suggests most women are either bisexual or gay - but never heterosexual. Using eye tracking devices to record pupil dilation, researchers studied the physiological sexual responses of 345 women when shown photographs of both naked men and women. The University of Essex study, helmed by Dr Gerulf Rieger, found that 82 percent of the women tested were aroused by both sexes. Of those women who identified as straight within the study group, 74 percent were strongly sexually aroused by images of both attractive men and women. "Even though the majority of women identify as straight, our research clearly demonstrates that when it comes to what turns them on, they are either bisexual or gay, but never straight," Dr Rieger said. Published in the Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, the study also found that lesbians were more like men when it came to arousal than straight women, because men "usually show distinct sexual responses to their preferred sex". The study also revealed that lesbians who dress in a more 'masculine' way don't necessarily have masculine sexual responses. "This shows us that how women appear in public does not mean that we know anything about their sexual role preferences. Men are simple, but women’s sexual responses remain a mystery," Dr Rieger said." Thoughts?

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  • lovman8

    lovman8

    9 years ago

    because lust and the urge to procreate conditions my response but it seem to me that naked women are much more aesthetically pleasing to the eye and more inclined to interest both sexes.. I also think that men when confronted with other naked men, particularly erect naked men, have a sexual response whether they are attracted to men or not. (or willing to admit it!). I think how we appear in public does not need to give any indication at all of our sexual preference or level of interest in sex.

  • Missb4u

    Missb4u

    9 years ago

    And I would agree with it in relation to myself. I say I'm straight as never had a full girl on girl encounter but Yes I can definitely be turned on by images of women and lesbian porn.

  • RHP

    RHP User

    9 years ago

    On the sliding scale of sexuality...some of us more at one end than the other 😘xxFreya

  • RHP

    RHP User

    9 years ago

    get to blanket everyone with a definitive stamp.... Meh.... - Posted from rhpmobile

  • social_suicide

    social_suicide

    9 years ago

    Not sure what to make of it. According to the article if a woman is subconsciously psychologically stimulated by the same sex therefore she is gay?? So if a woman's subconscious responses are gay therefore she is???Do you have to act upon a subconscious thought for that thought to define you? or is it one's actions that define who you are? Sexual terms of reference define what you are because of actions. You may think you are a nice woman, but if you act like a bitch then that's what are you right? I may have subconscious thoughts about bank robbery but until I rob a bank I cannot be considered a bank robber. When a woman is on occasions subconsciously aroused by other women then that's an anomaly within her character and doesn't define her character. My wife is resolutely straight, she has had many opportunities and avenues to explore her supposed gayness and it doesn't interest her at all, so she must be a gay man inside a woman's body?..lol. NB;This is just my opinion, not ramming it down anyone's throat, this is an open forum for polite discussion right???.....not wanting to feed the beast so to speak. If I am wrong in any way or if if anything I said is offensive to anyone here I unreservedly apologise for not considering your sensitivities.

  • AnnieWhichway

    AnnieWhichway

    9 years ago

    Where it concludes that men are simple...... Really? "Wanna a fuck?"

  • RHP

    RHP User

    9 years ago

    Of course when shown naked pics of women, I would check out what they have, I think that's natural , and it's natural to compare ourselves and critique, not necessarily healthy, doesn't make me want to flick my bean or hers ..... !! Doesn't offend me either, I lay very straight in my bed, prefer beside a really hard cock or two, ....

  • AnnieWhichway

    AnnieWhichway

    9 years ago

    You called?

  • sweetgem

    sweetgem

    9 years ago

    Seen a naked woman standing in front of me, but I have seen too many times of naked women in porn and magazines and never a sight of their naked bodies has ever excited or aroused me sexually because, what they have (physical body parts), I have too, so nothing new, nothing different and nothing excited to see. Besides, the thought of having a woman touching me intimately has always given me nausea feeling! So thanks, but no thanks! However, put a picture of a naked man (not an excessively overweight man that is) before my eyes and I get turned on instantly! Therefore, I don't know where did this group of researchers conducted their study at, and whether or not they had picked a specific community to carry out their study, but I can say that they are totally wrong to conclude that women are never straight! - Posted from rhpmobile

  • social_suicide

    social_suicide

    9 years ago

    ........."doesn't make me want to flick my bean or hers", that's more bourbon I just lost and another day at work with a cheeky smile on my face.

  • Mr_MrsAraps

    Mr_MrsAraps

    9 years ago

    I don't think a single study or any study for that matter can blanket statement say "all" women - Posted from rhpmobile

  • RHP

    RHP User

    9 years ago

    Sorry sweetie ... Didn't mean to ring your bell.... 😜

  • RHP

    RHP User

    9 years ago

    first of all "pupil dilation" is not a measure of arousal..our pupils dilate for various reasons - such as shock or focus etc..looking at the pupil only one cannot tell whether one is aroused or not..that on its own is not a measure. and the conclusion of the report was not that all women are bi -as the media is interpreting it- but "women’s sexual responses remain a mystery"

  • RHP

    RHP User

    9 years ago

    the paper isn't so absolute and sensational - if you look at the actual paper there is a lot of stats analysis in it, so the NineMSN is dumbed down a hell of a lot and came up with a spin that works as clickbait. They also talk about the limitations of the data sets reviewed - you're getting a much more liberal section of society putting their hands up to do studies about sexual arousal - particularly when some involved measuring genital stimulation (the other one was pupil dilation)

  • RHP

    RHP User

    9 years ago

    that " most women are either bisexual or gay - but never heterosexual"is absolute BS... I am a straight woman. Never had any interest in women Nill Even socializing with other women can be a chore - my worst nightmares include having to attend a babyshower..or an engagement party...or a wedding...or a ladies' book club...or sewing club...or bake off...OMG. the worst..."ladies only" exercise classes! My physio keeps inviting me to "ladies' pilates class" and I keep politely explaining to him (!) that whilst I can deal with an all female triathlon a couple of times a year ..I just cannot deal with an all ladies pilates class..it is too much "pink" and "female banter" for me..

  • RHP

    RHP User

    9 years ago

    My understanding of pupil dilation is that it happens when viewing something you find attractive. Whether sexual or not pupil dilation can happen, eg. low light can cause pupil dilation. My pupils might dilate when I see an attractive woman. That is because I appreciate beauty in all forms be it a beautifully sleek car, or building with intricate detail or a tasty meal served up to me on a plate. Doesn't mean I am sexually attracted to these things! I am no way attracted to other women sexually but I do appreciate beauty. I can understand if the study also included simultaneous reading of the subjects heart rate, flushing or clamminess of skin, breathing rates increasing and any other sexually aroused states. A study using only eye dilation to make such a hypothesis is rather limited and inconclusive. JMO LG

  • RHP

    RHP User

    9 years ago

    some people mentioned on a FB post about this study, it's also very difficult to determine how much of the women's and men's response is due to social / socialisation factors. Women are bombarded with images of other attractive and overtly sexualised women all the time in the media, and even straight women can be influenced by this. Plus there's the whole cliche about woman-on-woman being hot and most men's fantasy, as opposed to male-on-male which is really not fetishised at all in mainstream society. Don't underestimate the power of those sorts of social messages to influence people's behavioural responses...even if they're not conscious responses.

  • madotara69

    madotara69

    9 years ago

    Seeing others as attractive maybe more that they are healthy and instinctive nature has a bunch of receptors that become aroused by the breeding thing going on ? Mado Mado Tara xx

  • RHP

    RHP User

    9 years ago

    Quoting 'Leo_girl'I can understand if the study also included simultaneous reading of the subjects heart rate, flushing or clamminess of skin, breathing rates increasing and any other sexually aroused states. A study using only eye dilation to make such a hypothesis is rather limited and inconclusive. JMO so... then I guess you 'understand' , as the study _DID_ use an alternate data source, Study 1 measured genital arousal using a fancy data logger. The pitfalls of pupil dilation are well acknowledged by the scientists.

  • Mischeviouslad

    Mischeviouslad

    9 years ago

    Meander..... have you forgotten? We're all born gay... and society turned the weak and susceptible.... straight.

  • RHP

    RHP User

    9 years ago

    Researchers have already concluded that women are more flexible in regards to what turns them on then men are, and I can totally see how more women then men might be heteroflexible. Calling them all bi is going way to far though in my opinion and I find the research that went into it incomplete and biased at best. I would love to hear blindman's opinion on the subject though, with him being an advocate of the idea all humans are bisexual. ;-)

  • RHP

    RHP User

    9 years ago

    Quoting 'Meander' Researchers have already concluded that women are more flexible in regards to what turns them on then men are, and I can totally see how more women then men might be heteroflexible. Calling them all bi is going way to far though in my opinion and I find the research that went into it incomplete and biased at best. I would love to hear blindman's opinion on the subject though, with him being an advocate of the idea all humans are bisexual. ;-)We may all be but if we act on it or not is another matter and personal preference.

  • RHP

    RHP User

    9 years ago

    Ive never wanted to have sex with a woman, although I think womens bodies are beautiful and sexy, and Ive kissed another woman ( which was very nice, soft and sensual) , I just love men too much. I get so turned on by the sight of a mans naked body...... I love watching the cockfest in gay porn, I just love cocks! Although I must add, the guy attached to the penis is important to me. I think people were scared to admit to bisexuality before, whereas now it just seems to be the norm?

  • RHP

    RHP User

    9 years ago

    Quoting 'KrissySYD'Even socializing with other women can be a chore - my worst nightmares include having to attend a babyshower..or an engagement party...or a wedding...or a ladies' book club...or sewing club...or bake off...OMG. the worst..."ladies only" exercise classes! My physio keeps inviting me to "ladies' pilates class" and I keep politely explaining to him (!) that whilst I can deal with an all female triathlon a couple of times a year ..I just cannot deal with an all ladies pilates class..it is too much "pink" and "female banter" for me.. I'm actually into women sexually, but I'm sooo hearing you!

  • RHP

    RHP User

    9 years ago

    Quoting 'S_OnTheLoose' Quoting 'Leo_girl'I can understand if the study also included simultaneous reading of the subjects heart rate, flushing or clamminess of skin, breathing rates increasing and any other sexually aroused states. A study using only eye dilation to make such a hypothesis is rather limited and inconclusive. JMO so... then I guess you 'understand' , as the study _DID_ use an alternate data source, Study 1 measured genital arousal using a fancy data logger. The pitfalls of pupil dilation are well acknowledged by the scientists. The "...." were uncalled for weren't they? The information I based on my comments on were those in the OP which were limited in explanation. I haven't read the Study, so no I wasn't aware of the alternate data source. I don't make assumptions about things I haven't read or assume that others have. LG LG

  • HotMocca

    HotMocca

    9 years ago

    I have always thought that femininity attracts femininity and this study proves my point. However, the same thing cannot be said for the male sex. Men go to events to see women and women go to events to see women, no one cares about men :) - Posted from rhpmobile

  • RHP

    RHP User

    9 years ago

    In my somewhat limited experience in heteroflexibility I have noticed a huge difference in the age or maturity of the more open people, especially in my case the men, it seems that once the marriage and kids scenario is played out men are much more open to bi behaviour, looking at the ages of men on biaustralia the curious are just experiencing post marriage curiosity, early forties, and the confirmed bi's are a bit older, late forties plus. Just an observation.Oh, and for what it's worth only stereotypes are simple.

  • RHP

    RHP User

    9 years ago

    Quoting 'maturiser' I have always thought that femininity attracts femininity and this study proves my point. However, the same thing cannot be said for the male sex. Men go to events to see women and women go to events to see women, no one cares about men :) - Posted from rhpmobile I go to events to see men ... but half the time there aren't many men there. Always more women at any kinda events than men ... whether a vanilla social event or an RHP event! Where are all the men hiding? LG

  • RHP

    RHP User

    9 years ago

    Down the pub with all the other lying cheating racist mysogonist paedophillic xenophobic empire building colonial wife bashing woosy selfish heartless bastards.

  • RHP

    RHP User

    9 years ago

    Homophobic, were in the pub better not forget homophobic, "aye mate" ?

  • RHP

    RHP User

    9 years ago

    We're. Otherwise you might think I'm ignorant too !

  • RHP

    RHP User

    9 years ago

    "" The "...." were uncalled for weren't they? The information I based on my comments on were those in the OP which were limited in explanation. I haven't read the Study, so no I wasn't aware of the alternate data source. I don't make assumptions about things I haven't read or assume that others have. "" (excuse the weird quoting, I'm on my iPad) hey Leo, they probably were a touch aggressive, but it irked me a lot (obviously) that there were all the critical comments about a study that people clearly hadn't read, when the real criticism IMO should've been of the overly simplified and 'clickbait' summary article. You don't think it's a little unfair all these people talking about a study when they haven't even tried to read it?