Bob Weber, The Canadian Press
Published Monday, April 8, 2013 9:28PM EDT
Science has spoken and, yes, gentlemen, size does matter.
A newly published study by a University o ... read full comment
Science has spoken: Size matters for women
Bob Weber, The Canadian Press
Published Monday, April 8, 2013 9:28PM EDT
Science has spoken and, yes, gentlemen, size does matter.
A newly published study by a University of Ottawa researcher has concluded penis length exerts a measurable sway on females evaluating potential sexual partners.
"We found that flaccid penis size had a significant influence on male attractiveness," concludes the study that was published Monday in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Science.
"Males with a larger penis were rated relatively more attractive."
Biologist Brian Mautz said he came to the study through curiosity over the evolution of male genitalia. Compared to other male primates, human endowment is generous.
"This observation has generated suggestions by evolutionary biologists that the comparatively larger human penis evolved under premating sexual selection," says his paper. "Novels, magazines and popular articles often allude to the existence of a relationship between penis size and sexual attractiveness or masculinity."
Nor is the effect limited to pop culture.
"Another project I was on, looking at female preferences in genital size in fish, showed that females actually do discriminate in males before copulation even begins," Mautz said. "That potentially influences genital evolution."
Previous studies have attempted to discern what women like by, for example, asking them to choose between a series of drawings of men that vary only in the size of the anatomy in question. Mautz believes those conclusions are probably limited by self-censorship.
"When you directly ask someone about a sensitive topic, you're likely to get some bias in responses," he said. "Penis size isn't supposed to matter."
His study tried to mask its intent by introducing three variations on male appearance: body shape (shoulder-to-hip ratio), height and penis size. Those variables were presented in seven gradients, small to large, and intermixed until there were 343 combinations.
Each variation was represented in a computer-generated, life-sized picture of a naked male, which could be rotated to allow an examination of the image in profile. A study group of 105 heterosexual women were then asked which picture they found most sexually attractive.
Perhaps unsurprisingly, they preferred men who were tall, long and V-shaped. Overall, body shape accounted for about 80 per cent of the variation in attractiveness scores, penis size about six per cent and height about five per cent.
"The finding suggests that selection on penis size is potentially as strong as selection on stature."
That finding was reinforced by slower response times for some pictures.
"We found a significantly positive, albeit small, correlation between penis size and response time," the study says. "This finding is consistent with a pattern in adults whereby attractive stimuli are viewed for longer periods."
That attraction, however, wasn't a simple formula of bigger is better.
"Attractiveness increases rapidly until you reach around average for each of the three traits," said Mautz. "Then, although the attractiveness continues to increase, it doesn't increase as much."
What was truly interesting was the interaction between the three traits, Mautz said.
"If you look at how penis size interacts with male height, it has a differential effect at the lower height sizes. Take the tall men -- you get a really big impact (in attractiveness) of how large your penis is relative to your height.
"An increase in penis size if you're of average height does influence your attractiveness. It doesn't do quite as much as it does at the upper end of the height spectrum.
"If you're short, it doesn't matter what size your penis is."
Statistically, 185-cm tall men get about twice the boost in attractiveness that their 165-cm friends do as length increases from six to 10 cm.
If that doesn't seem fair, Mautz hastens to point out his study only considered three male traits.
Characteristics such as musculature -- not to mention a pleasant smile or great hair -- were not considered.
Still, he said, his results do suggest that male gentalia factor into sexual selection and are therefore subject to evolutionary pressure.
"It shows that females can exert a choice and influence genital evolution, which is a relatively understudied area."
His conclusions also have considerable intrinsic interest.
"You're my first interview," Mautz told The Canadian Press. "I'm watching emails roll into my account as we speak."
Iconomics _ Adenta 12 years ago
Are u brainless or insane?
Are u brainless or insane?
Nii Ayitey 12 years ago
Why every crime that shocks our sensibilities are always committed by Ewes? Why? Trokosis are always sleeping with children and their daughters.
Why every crime that shocks our sensibilities are always committed by Ewes? Why? Trokosis are always sleeping with children and their daughters.
Vodoo Xebieso 12 years ago
Shut your silly mouth. What was your brother doing on top of your mother last night? Gbemela.
Shut your silly mouth. What was your brother doing on top of your mother last night? Gbemela.
Boateng Gyan 12 years ago
Trokoosi on the move. They came to B/A to be cocoa labourers and have brough their trokosi primitivity to our beautiful region.
Trokoosi on the move. They came to B/A to be cocoa labourers and have brough their trokosi primitivity to our beautiful region.
Vodoo Xebieso 12 years ago
Swine, and your female stock some as old as 70 years are still doing prostitution in Lome while the men are carrying shit at Asigame!!!
Swine, and your female stock some as old as 70 years are still doing prostitution in Lome while the men are carrying shit at Asigame!!!
C.C .KYLIE 12 years ago
AFUA AKYAA!
you need the help of a psychiatrist. The Canadians have fucked your ass leading you to hallunation.Itb is high time you stop your devlish anal sex.
AFUA AKYAA!
you need the help of a psychiatrist. The Canadians have fucked your ass leading you to hallunation.Itb is high time you stop your devlish anal sex.
Egya Blay 12 years ago
If found guilty, they must be punished severely to serve as a deterrent to others.
If found guilty, they must be punished severely to serve as a deterrent to others.
Oba Nyansani Baako Pe In Ghana! 12 years ago
They are not christians rather anti christ as the Bible described them. They pretend as if they know God but they belong to devil.
They are not christians rather anti christ as the Bible described them. They pretend as if they know God but they belong to devil.
SYDNEY 12 years ago
LET PEOPLE USE THEIR PRIVATE MONEY TO PRAY IN ISRAEL IF THEY WISH TO....BUT IN GHANA WE GET A WHOLE GOVT THAT SPONSORS PASTORS TO PRAY IN ISRAEL BCOS GOD EXISTS ONLY IN ISRAEL.....WHAT SHALLOW MINDEDNESS AND CRASS STUPIDITY I ... read full comment
LET PEOPLE USE THEIR PRIVATE MONEY TO PRAY IN ISRAEL IF THEY WISH TO....BUT IN GHANA WE GET A WHOLE GOVT THAT SPONSORS PASTORS TO PRAY IN ISRAEL BCOS GOD EXISTS ONLY IN ISRAEL.....WHAT SHALLOW MINDEDNESS AND CRASS STUPIDITY IS THIS...IDE BII KEKE..
Akadu Mensema 12 years ago
The prayer camp, led by Aaron Christ and Madam Mary Aku Ahiatse aka Deborah Christ were accused of human abuse.
The prayer camp, led by Aaron Christ and Madam Mary Aku Ahiatse aka Deborah Christ were accused of human abuse.
TNC 12 years ago
Akadu,
I always wished for God's mercy for you !
Because, although, literate,your hate for everything outside your party stinks in your nose.If i were you, i would have thanked God that, it did not develop into what happen ... read full comment
Akadu,
I always wished for God's mercy for you !
Because, although, literate,your hate for everything outside your party stinks in your nose.If i were you, i would have thanked God that, it did not develop into what happened in America,where you stay, some years back !(Here, no poison was administered to kill the members )
Vodoo Xebieso 12 years ago
Compare that to head-hunting for burying a dead village head. Which is the greater human abuse?
Compare that to head-hunting for burying a dead village head. Which is the greater human abuse?
Evans 12 years ago
WHAT ABOUT THE HUMAN PARTS THAT YOU ALSO USE FOR YOUR VOODOO RITES .... PRIMITIVE EWES
WHAT ABOUT THE HUMAN PARTS THAT YOU ALSO USE FOR YOUR VOODOO RITES .... PRIMITIVE EWES
JAMES Y 12 years ago
WACO debacle revisited under our noses in Ghana. This is unbelievable!!
WACO debacle revisited under our noses in Ghana. This is unbelievable!!
GHFUO, BE SERIOUS NOT PRIDEFUL! 12 years ago
put them to work n make money off them. construction, farming, roads, etc,..
put them to work n make money off them. construction, farming, roads, etc,..
Ananse 12 years ago
Close all prayer camps down. Oh Ghana our leaders are BLIND ''''''
Close all prayer camps down. Oh Ghana our leaders are BLIND ''''''
OBIBA-JUDAS 12 years ago
OH MOTHER GHANA
OH MOTHER GHANA
Moby Dick 12 years ago
In the very near future, every house will have its church. Churches are now the most profitable ventures in Ghana and the Gov't must find a way to stop this exploitation of man by man in the name of the Holy One.
In the very near future, every house will have its church. Churches are now the most profitable ventures in Ghana and the Gov't must find a way to stop this exploitation of man by man in the name of the Holy One.
pioneer 12 years ago
sentence the idiot to life imprison because this false prophet are getting out of hand and leading the future of Ghana to distruction
sentence the idiot to life imprison because this false prophet are getting out of hand and leading the future of Ghana to distruction
Nana Owusu Ansah 12 years ago
I recommend the Police for a good work done. We need more of this moves to save the citizenry from these wolves in cassocks calling themselves Pastors, prophets, etc. They are destroying our nation gradually. God save our hom ... read full comment
I recommend the Police for a good work done. We need more of this moves to save the citizenry from these wolves in cassocks calling themselves Pastors, prophets, etc. They are destroying our nation gradually. God save our homeland Ghana from these evil men.
KWAME OWUSU 12 years ago
anybody who has found nana addo,s missing certificate should bring it for 1000 pesewas please
anybody who has found nana addo,s missing certificate should bring it for 1000 pesewas please
1 O'clock 12 years ago
You for jail them..at least 10 yrs each is okay.
You for jail them..at least 10 yrs each is okay.
murphy 12 years ago
Lithur should take the girls into lesbianims
Lithur should take the girls into lesbianims
Peace 12 years ago
It should be against the law for children to attend any church other than their parent's church, unless permission is given by the parents.
It should be against the law for children to attend any church other than their parent's church, unless permission is given by the parents.
How stupid
Science has spoken: Size matters for women
Bob Weber, The Canadian Press
Published Monday, April 8, 2013 9:28PM EDT
Science has spoken and, yes, gentlemen, size does matter.
A newly published study by a University o ...
read full comment
Are u brainless or insane?
Why every crime that shocks our sensibilities are always committed by Ewes? Why? Trokosis are always sleeping with children and their daughters.
Shut your silly mouth. What was your brother doing on top of your mother last night? Gbemela.
Trokoosi on the move. They came to B/A to be cocoa labourers and have brough their trokosi primitivity to our beautiful region.
Swine, and your female stock some as old as 70 years are still doing prostitution in Lome while the men are carrying shit at Asigame!!!
AFUA AKYAA!
you need the help of a psychiatrist. The Canadians have fucked your ass leading you to hallunation.Itb is high time you stop your devlish anal sex.
If found guilty, they must be punished severely to serve as a deterrent to others.
They are not christians rather anti christ as the Bible described them. They pretend as if they know God but they belong to devil.
LET PEOPLE USE THEIR PRIVATE MONEY TO PRAY IN ISRAEL IF THEY WISH TO....BUT IN GHANA WE GET A WHOLE GOVT THAT SPONSORS PASTORS TO PRAY IN ISRAEL BCOS GOD EXISTS ONLY IN ISRAEL.....WHAT SHALLOW MINDEDNESS AND CRASS STUPIDITY I ...
read full comment
The prayer camp, led by Aaron Christ and Madam Mary Aku Ahiatse aka Deborah Christ were accused of human abuse.
Akadu,
I always wished for God's mercy for you !
Because, although, literate,your hate for everything outside your party stinks in your nose.If i were you, i would have thanked God that, it did not develop into what happen ...
read full comment
Compare that to head-hunting for burying a dead village head. Which is the greater human abuse?
WHAT ABOUT THE HUMAN PARTS THAT YOU ALSO USE FOR YOUR VOODOO RITES .... PRIMITIVE EWES
WACO debacle revisited under our noses in Ghana. This is unbelievable!!
put them to work n make money off them. construction, farming, roads, etc,..
Close all prayer camps down. Oh Ghana our leaders are BLIND ''''''
OH MOTHER GHANA
In the very near future, every house will have its church. Churches are now the most profitable ventures in Ghana and the Gov't must find a way to stop this exploitation of man by man in the name of the Holy One.
sentence the idiot to life imprison because this false prophet are getting out of hand and leading the future of Ghana to distruction
I recommend the Police for a good work done. We need more of this moves to save the citizenry from these wolves in cassocks calling themselves Pastors, prophets, etc. They are destroying our nation gradually. God save our hom ...
read full comment
anybody who has found nana addo,s missing certificate should bring it for 1000 pesewas please
You for jail them..at least 10 yrs each is okay.
Lithur should take the girls into lesbianims
It should be against the law for children to attend any church other than their parent's church, unless permission is given by the parents.