Curve appeal: Way to a man's heart is through a tiny waist
A recent US study has confirmed what men have instinctively known for centuries - an hourglass figure complete with a tiny waist and curvaceous hips is seriously sexy.
According to the University of Texas, the formula for a perfect figure - and one guaranteed to turn the heads of the opposite sex - involves dividing your waist by your hip measurement (this needs to include your bottom).
Anything below 0.8 is considered a healthy result, but the smaller your waist to hip ratio WHR), the more sexually alluring your figure.
For example, the classic pin-up dimensions of 36-24-36 gives a WHR of 0.66. So, science may have come up with a solution for sure-fire sex appeal, but why is a small WHR so alluring to men? "It's all down to the male's unconscious assessment of a female's sexual and reproductive capabilities - it's a primeval response," says study author, Professor Devendra Singh.
The classic hourglass figure tells a man three important things at a glance: first, the woman is not already pregnant; second, a narrow waist shows that she is of reproductive age; and third, she is healthy and free from disease:" Hardly the most romantic of reasons, but a tiny waist, it seems, is every woman's secret weapon in the seduction stakes and one that fashion has helped us maximise for several centuries.
The corset dates back 3,000 years and has been worn to devastating effect by femme fatales ranging from showgirls to superstars.
Today, minuscule midriffs are championed by Dita Von Teese (hers measures just 161/2 in in a corset) and the Pussycat Dolls, and make a regular appearance on the red carpet and the catwalk.
In a world of emaciated models and celebrities, this look champions femininity and sex appeal and is a million miles away from La La Land's size zeros. Posh may have a 23in waist, but she's no poster girl for this trend, proving skeletal can never be mistaken for sexy.
As the adage goes, men do like a little something to grab hold of, and thanks to Lifestyle's six-step plan, you can create killer curves in all the right places.
Increase the amount of fresh food, fruit and vegetables you eat to boost your fibre intake. Fibre helps keep your digestive system working efficiently, cleaning the digestive wall to ensure food is quickly and effectively digested. Food that stays undigested in your system longer than 24 hours will release gases that leave you looking permanently bloated.
Desk-bound jobs, weak muscles and ageing all contribute to poor posture that can leave your figure looking squat and dumpy, especially around your middle. Good underpinnings can make all the difference to your torso.
According to the University of Texas, the formula for a perfect figure - and one guaranteed to turn the heads of the opposite sex - involves dividing your waist by your hip measurement (this needs to include your bottom).Anything below 0.8 is considered a healthy result, but the smaller your waist to hip ratio WHR), the more sexually alluring your figure.
For example, the classic pin-up dimensions of 36-24-36 gives a WHR of 0.66. So, science may have come up with a solution for sure-fire sex appeal, but why is a small WHR so alluring to men? "It's all down to the male's unconscious assessment of a female's sexual and reproductive capabilities - it's a primeval response," says study author, Professor Devendra Singh.
The classic hourglass figure tells a man three important things at a glance: first, the woman is not already pregnant; second, a narrow waist shows that she is of reproductive age; and third, she is healthy and free from disease:" Hardly the most romantic of reasons, but a tiny waist, it seems, is every woman's secret weapon in the seduction stakes and one that fashion has helped us maximise for several centuries.
The corset dates back 3,000 years and has been worn to devastating effect by femme fatales ranging from showgirls to superstars.
Today, minuscule midriffs are championed by Dita Von Teese (hers measures just 161/2 in in a corset) and the Pussycat Dolls, and make a regular appearance on the red carpet and the catwalk.
In a world of emaciated models and celebrities, this look champions femininity and sex appeal and is a million miles away from La La Land's size zeros. Posh may have a 23in waist, but she's no poster girl for this trend, proving skeletal can never be mistaken for sexy.
As the adage goes, men do like a little something to grab hold of, and thanks to Lifestyle's six-step plan, you can create killer curves in all the right places.
Increase the amount of fresh food, fruit and vegetables you eat to boost your fibre intake. Fibre helps keep your digestive system working efficiently, cleaning the digestive wall to ensure food is quickly and effectively digested. Food that stays undigested in your system longer than 24 hours will release gases that leave you looking permanently bloated.
Desk-bound jobs, weak muscles and ageing all contribute to poor posture that can leave your figure looking squat and dumpy, especially around your middle. Good underpinnings can make all the difference to your torso.
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