Comments on: Do Women Prefer Men with Stubble?

By: Jane

Jane — Tue, 01 Jul 2008 20:55:17 +0000

The study specifically does not stereotype women as wanting an aggressive and dominant protector; men with light and full beards were rated most aggressive and dominant, and were not preferred. According to the article, it sounds like the researchers believe that stubble simply signifies sexual maturity, which I’d consider pretty important in a potential partner.
As far as the study being only about looks, one study can only cover so much. If the study had tried to expand and somehow analyze all the things women might find attractive, it would be a big messy failure. To be honest, I don’t see anything implying that the researchers are overstepping their boundaries in any of the conclusions they draw. It’s true that research like this can be misguided or misinterpreted, but as far as I can see, that’s not the case here.

By: Angie

Angie — Tue, 01 Jul 2008 21:47:44 +0000

Ummmm Jane, the study says “Women participating in the research rated men with stubble as tough, mature, aggressive, dominant and masculine”.

Aggressive and dominant, front and center.

She never said the researchers were overstepping their boundaries- it looks like she was just commenting on the findings, her opinion about the results.

Whatever, I am definitely not a stubble fan- I LIKE CLEAN SHAVEN BOYS!

By: Jane

Jane — Tue, 01 Jul 2008 22:05:52 +0000

Stubbly faces were only more dominant and aggressive than completely clean shaven faces - if you read on, the article says:
“Faces with full beards were judged to be the most masculine, aggressive and socially mature.” “Men with light beards were considered the most dominant.”
Sorry if I offended you, I just was confused by her interpretation of the study.

By: Sophia

Sophia — Tue, 01 Jul 2008 23:47:54 +0000

stubble is so…damn…HOT!! i think the article definitely has a lot of truth in it, though that generalization is far from universal or absolute. it’s just a generalization. it’s no more or less “accurate” than saying “women like men.”

By: Molly

Molly — Wed, 02 Jul 2008 00:51:14 +0000

I didn’t read the study. But I’ve always preferred stubble to clean shaven (and a full beard over all).

By: icecream

icecream — Wed, 02 Jul 2008 04:05:48 +0000

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By: Elizabeth

Elizabeth — Wed, 02 Jul 2008 04:27:40 +0000

I love stubble on a guy! So hot!

By: Charlotte

Charlotte — Wed, 02 Jul 2008 16:41:53 +0000

I love stubble- my boyfriend looks H-O-T when he doesn’t shave for a few days. Thanks for the info, good article