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Human face projects sexual urges: Study
The study, published in the Archives of Sexual Behavior, stated that men and women with smaller, shorter and wider faces are generally more sexually motivated. In short, they have a higher libido.
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The FWHR significantly correlates with sexual urges. Only by knowing somebody’s FWHR, the scientists are able to predict what the person reports about their sexual urges. This result is applicable to both sexes. (Shutterstock/File)
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cientists from Nipissing University, Canada, announced their findings that the human face can project sexual urges. The research also shows that the face can also measure the probability of lying to their significant other in a relationship.
The study, published in the Archives of Sexual Behavior, stated that men and women with smaller, shorter and wider faces are generally more sexually motivated. In short, they have a higher libido.
Face width is measured by the facial width to height ratio, commonly known as FWHR.
Men with wider faces have higher sexual urges compared to others. They are also more open to free sexual relations with no love or commitment and have a tendency to be unfaithful to their significant other.
As reported by Antara News Agency, lead writer of the research, Steven Arnocky, said, “These findings show that facial characteristics can deliver important information about human being’s sexual motivation.”
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A 2014 study from the Psychological Science journal said that women regard wide-faced men as more dominant and attractive within three minutes of first meeting.
Women are also convinced that these men are more romantic, even though they are only available for short-term relationships.
The findings urged the scientists to investigate whether FWHR can predict sexual urges between men and women.
In two separate studies, Arnocky, who is a psychologist, examined the correlation between sexuality and facial features. In the first study, 145 male and female students who were dating were questioned about their interpersonal behaviors and sexual urges. Their FWHR was also measured using photographs.
In the second study, 314 participants were questioned about their socio-sexual orientations and what kind of infidelity they desire.
As a result, the FWHR significantly correlates with sexual urges. Only by knowing somebody’s FWHR, the scientists were able to predict what the person reports about their sexual urges. This result is applicable for both sexes.
The scientists are certain that the behavior relating to FWHR is related to sexual hormones, testosterone in particular. Male and female sexual behavior is partly modulated by testosterone. During puberty, testosterone is linked to sexual behavior and motives in both sexes.
Arnocky’s study may trigger further research about the effects of FWHR, and whether it can be detected in teenage years to see if it is consistent in adulthood. (asw)
