Physical attractiveness

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Physical attractiveness means the different characteristics of someone's physical appearance that different humans consider beautiful in others. Physical attractiveness can also include sexual attractiveness; ideas about beauty, proportions, muscular development, and appearance.

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Physical attractiveness can mean differently to different individuals and in different cultures. There is no single definition of physical attractiveness. In men, physical attractiveness may include slim waist and height. Meanwhile, female physical attractiveness can include youth, waist-hip ratio, mid upper arm circumference, body mass proportion and facial symmetry.

References

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