Everyone's definition of masculinity [1] varies in some way, but there are certain things many of us can apparently agree on. In a report called Masculinity Around the World [2], online medical site DrEd [3] surveyed over 1,000 Americans and Europeans — men on subjects like their style, hobbies, and traits, and women on their opinions of what they consider sexy or unsexy in a man. Some of the results definitely surprised us, especially which three activities ladies find most attractive when a guy does it. Check out some of the highlights!
The Type of Guy Women Find Most Attractive in Europe and the US
- 50 percent reported they like "manly and metro" (manly but care about appearance)
- 38 percent like "manly men" (don't care too much about fashion and have laid-back tastes)
- Eight percent like "none of these"
- Four percent like "metrosexual men" (have high interest in fashion and refined tastes)
How Women Feel When a Guy Cries in Front of Them
- 55 percent said they feel trusted/honored
- 21 percent said they feel sad
- 14 percent said they feel neutral
- 10 percent said they feel uncomfortable
Activities Women Find Sexy When Men Do Them
- About 70 percent of American women and 65 percent of European women said baking
- About 55 percent of American women and 50 percent of European women said painting
- About 60 percent of American women and 50 percent of European women said dancing
- About 50 percent of American women and 40 percent of European women said babysitting
- About 25 percent of American women and 20 percent of European women said yoga
- About 15 percent of American women and 10 percent of European women said knitting