- Females generate as much excitement when fully clothed as they do naked
- The same goes for males showing off their muscles in a bid to attract a woman
- Partial nudity is the least effective way of getting attention from the opposite sex
By Colin Fernandez for the Daily Mail
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142 View commentsWomen who wear skimpy outfits to attract a mate may be wasting their time.
New research suggests seems that females generate as much excitement in men when fully clothed as they do naked - and partial nudity may have the least effect of all.
The same goes for males showing off their muscles in a bid to attract a member of the opposite sex.
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Kendall Jenner arrived to the Met Gala in New York in a gown made entirely of hand-painted crystals on Monday night. New research suggests women who wear skimpy outfits to attract a mate may be wasting their time
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Women who wear skimpy outfits to attract a mate may be wasting their time.
Scientists examined the pupils in the eyes of heterosexual men as they viewed pictures of clothed and naked women.
They calculated how much the pupils widened – an involuntary response when people are excited.
The researchers from the University of Kent found there was little difference in levels of excitement, no matter how much flesh was exposed.
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Scientists examined the pupils in the eyes of heterosexual men as they viewed pictures of clothed and naked women.
They calculated how much the pupils widened – an involuntary response when people are excited.
The researchers from the University of Kent found there was little difference in levels of excitement, no matter how much flesh was exposed.
Partial nakedness, where the sexual regions of the photographs were blurred, showed a less strong reaction than either fully clothed or naked pictures.
Similar results were obtained when women were shown pictures of men.
The study, presented in the Royal Society journal Open Science, did find one notably different response when nude pictures were viewed – both sexes spent more time ogling the image’s private parts.
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Previous studies had found greater nudity generated higher levels of excitement, when factors such as genital arousal were included, the authors said.
They suggest that it could mean only a low level of arousal is needed to cause a change in pupil size.
Gigi Hadid turned heads in golden Tommy Hilfiger while attending the Met Gala on Monday with her short nude dress.Partial nakedness showed a less strong reaction than either fully clothed or naked pictures, according to the study
Researchers at the University of Leeds studying how much flesh to put on display in a nightclub, found that women who revealed around 40 per cent of their skin were approached twice as often by men than those who bared more or less.
In this study, each arm accounted for 10 per cent of the body, each leg 15 per cent and the torso 50 per cent.
The impression that people are revealing more flesh – in the media at least - is supported by research from the University of Buffalo.
Distribution of fixations for a female (top row in panel) and a male (bottom row in panel) target in the dressed, blurred and naked exposure conditions for male observers.The study did find one notably different response when nude pictures were viewed – both sexes spent more time ogling the image’s private parts
Distribution of fixations for a female (top row in panel) and a male (bottom row in panel) target for female observers. Scientistscalculated how much the pupils widened – an involuntary response when people are excited
A study of more than 1,000 Rolling Stone cover images over four decades found that the amount of ‘sexualised’ images – as measured by exposed flesh and suggestive poses had become more common over time.
In the 1960s, 11 per cent of men and 44 per cent of women on the covers were sexualised.
By the 2000s, 17 per cent of men and 83 per cent of women were sexualised, the US study found.
Bella Hadid (pictured) sported a backless Alexander Wang jumpsuit for the Metropolitan Museum of Art Costume Institute Gala.The researchers from the University of Kent found there was little difference in levels of excitement, no matter how much flesh was exposed
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As someone deeply entrenched in the realm of human behavior and attraction studies, this article resonates with various findings in the field of evolutionary psychology and social sciences. The research, conducted by the University of Kent, aligns with a broader body of knowledge on the factors influencing human attraction.
The study involving the examination of pupils in the eyes of heterosexual men while viewing images of clothed and naked women is a well-established method to gauge physiological responses linked to arousal. Pupil dilation serves as a reliable indicator of excitement or interest.
The results suggesting that females generate similar levels of excitement in men when fully clothed as when naked are intriguing. This aligns with evolutionary theories that emphasize the importance of non-verbal cues and overall presentation in mate selection. The minimal difference in pupil dilation between clothed and naked images challenges conventional notions about the necessity of partial or full nudity for attracting attention.
The study's observations on partial nudity being the least effective way of capturing attention support the idea that subtlety and mystery play pivotal roles in attraction. This finding dovetails with the broader understanding that leaving something to the imagination can be more enticing than complete exposure.
Furthermore, the mention of the University of Leeds study on the amount of skin display in a nightclub setting reinforces the concept that moderation and balance in revealing attire can be more appealing than extremes. The breakdown of body parts in terms of percentage adds a quantitative dimension to the exploration of attraction dynamics.
The article's reference to the changing trends in media representations of sexualized images over decades, as evidenced by the Rolling Stone cover study, highlights the evolving societal norms and perceptions of attractiveness. The increasing prevalence of sexualized imagery, especially in the 2000s, underscores the impact of media on shaping beauty standards.
In summary, this article draws from a well-established tradition of research on human attraction, incorporating physiological responses, evolutionary theories, and societal influences. It challenges traditional assumptions about the necessity of nudity in attracting the opposite sex, emphasizing the multifaceted nature of attraction dynamics.
