The Science of Sex Appeal

This documentary series from discovery channel discusses the various scientific processes and responses, etc. that is behind sex appeal. It isn't just what shoes we are wearing or our haircuts that make people attracted to us!

In this post I am going to focus on the aspect of the documentary that I found the most interesting, which is the correlation between the symmetry of our facial features and our attractiveness:

Sex Appeal: Symmetry 

Did you know that almost 80% of men and women prefer partners with symmetrical faces? The symmetry of one's face is determined in the womb. Infections, etc. can affect how your body is developing and the symmetry of your face. 

When we someone as more attractive, and their face is symmetrical, we are actually unconsciously responding to biological cues to the quality of that person's genetics! I had no idea there was a scientific reason behind the individuals I am attracted to!

Symmetry is sexy!