Here is an interesting article!

--Figures reveal that given the choice, most men will plump for a curvy girl!--

FELLAS, read no further. In the area of new information, this story is slim.

There has been a survey and it tells you what you already know: when it comes to women, the vast majority of blokes prefer them well rounded.

It seems their ideal girlfriends are pneumatic, not flat-tyred. They'd rather negotiate sweeping curves than sharp shoulders.

They like women buxom, bosomy and bountiful.

According to the figures, the jury is in: men will choose a Rubenesque size 14 over a stick-figure size 8 when it comes to their ideal woman.

Admittedly, the science could be seen as somewhat superficial.

It is based on an online survey  not the most accurate means of obtaining information  of 60,000 men conducted by laddish men's magazine FHM. The relevant issue is published tomorrow. The mag found that when shown pictures of three bikini-clad models, four out of five men said they were more attracted to the size 12 and size 14 models than the model who was a slimmer size 8.

The majority of votes went to the size 12 woman, with 41% saying that she had the body shape of their "ideal girlfriend". Almost as many men voted for the Nigella Lawson-esque size 14 model.

"A piddling 20% of readers selected our size eight model pictured as their ideal girl-physique," wrote FHM editor Ben Smithurst.

"Which proves one thing, ladies: crack a beer, hoe into a hamburger and we'll love you just as much." Or maybe even more.

Body image experts take a less superficial view of the so-called research, but admit that it carries some, well, weight.

Professor Marika Tiggemann from Flinders University said that the results supported academic research on the topic. "We find women want to be thinner than what men find attractive," she said. "Men's idea of what is 'thin' is larger than that of women. Unfortunately, a lot of people think being thin demonstrates being in control or being disciplined, while being fat is a sign you're weak."

The editor of women's magazine Cleo, Nedahl Stelio, said that most women did not diet for men but for other women.

"Most men I know would go for more boob over thinner thighs, but women, by nature, are competitive with other women," Stelio said.

"And if the society and celebrity ideal is thin, that's what she's going to aspire to, just to get one up on other women."

However, such surveys were far more damaging to women than they were helpful, according to Julie Thomson, general manager of eating disorders and body image campaigners the Butterfly Foundation.

"It objectifies women and it still is perpetuating this ideal that men do look at women externally only," Ms Thomson said.
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So, what is sexy to you?

I wil take one of each lol! thanks for the article I was almost going to go eat some ice cream so I can market as bbw! Lol

Sexy mamas!

As the song goes "these are a few of my favorite things!"  Fabulous photo, thanks Gia.

Wow, wish I could have been in the middle of that picture!

Numbers aren't everything, every brand and culture has a different measuring system, most useful tool is your eyes and your d***!

Describing a thin and in shape woman as a beanpole is no different that calling an overweight woman a fatty.
It seems that tolerance is not always a two way street.
I would also venture to say that 4 out of 5 of the men who participated in that survey are overweight themselves thus making it acceptable for their mates to be overweight.

I also like the term "piddling" which shows the author's bias.

And I don't miss her a bit!!

I agree with your first statement.  Being called a bad name because of your weight can hurt ones psyche no matter if you are thin or large.  We, as a society, place alot of importance on physical beauty when it should be placed on physical health instead.  I think if we stopped telling people how "ugly" they looked at XXX weight and instead showed them and told them how important they are and how loved they are, they, in many instances, would not have the weight issues to start with or would be able to correct the problem more easily (either to gain lbs if too small OR lose lbs if too large).  We learn to love or hate ourselves at early ages. Many eat to fill that void.  Teach young girls and boys their importance early and there is no void to fill.  This, of course, is only true of SOME and not ALL.    

I do agree though that namecalling can be just as hurtful to those that are thin as to those that are heavy.

Now, as for your next comment...

"I would also venture to say that 4 out of 5 of the men who participated in that survey are overweight themselves thus making it acceptable for their mates to be overweight. "

To that I will only say this:

As a BBW provider, I would say that 75% of my men friends are of a "normal" weight, some even being of an athletic body type. It is a misnomer to believe that only large men would be interested in being with a large women or that a normal-sized man would only be interested in a normal-sized woman. As a BBW woman, I am attracted to the graceful lines, curves and sinewy muscles of physically fit men and women, just as anyone would be.  But, that is physical attraction ONLY.  I am also attracted to those with a kind heart, sense of humor and a great personality.  Sometimes this is even more appealing to me that a hot body.   Furthermore, to say that my size makes it more acceptable for my mate to "let himself go" does not say much for my mate and his own personal worth and values.  

I think you over-generalize.

Hugs, Belinda