Do you know why men's legs are usually smaller than women's ?

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The discussion centers on the differences in leg size between men and women, with a focus on perceptions of strength and body image. It highlights that women often have shorter torsos but can have strong legs, which some attribute to evolutionary factors related to reproductive success. There is a contrast noted between the leg sizes of men and women, with men generally having bulkier legs, although exceptions exist. The conversation touches on societal pressures regarding body image, particularly the fashion industry's preference for thinner legs, which can conflict with women's natural body types. Participants share personal observations and experiences, emphasizing the diversity in leg sizes among individuals.
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Do you know why men's legs are usually smaller than women's ?
 
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Persefone said:
Do you know why men's legs are usually smaller than women's ?
What do you mean by smaller?
 
Females nearly always have a shorter torso then men, but leg lenth can vary.
 
Persefone said:
Do you know why men's legs are usually smaller than women's ?

Women have strong (big) legs. I suspect it's a reflection of reproductive success. That's why they have so much difficulty with our modern stress on slender figures. That's not what our genetic inheritance selected for and they suffer as a result: like trying to keep water in a bucket full of holes.
 
saltydog said:
Women have strong (big) legs.
Most women I know have very thin legs. Most men have much bulkier legs than women. Of course there are exceptions. I've never seen a man with legs as thin as mine.

Where do you meet these bulky legged women? :-p
 
Maybe in the highland games, a female clachneart player?
 
hypatia said:
Maybe in the highland games, a female clachneart player?
I had to look that one up. :biggrin: Or perhaps that pole tossing thing?

It is sad for women that have sturdy legs that fashion favors thin legs. I may have thin legs, but I am shortwaisted, the bottom of my rib cage sits on my hips. Fashion favors women with small rib cages and long waists (most distance between bottom of ribs and hips). :frown:
 
Evo said:
Most women I know have very thin legs. Most men have much bulkier legs than women. Of course there are exceptions. I've never seen a man with legs as thin as mine.

Where do you meet these bulky legged women? :-p

Just said they have strong legs (just my personal observations), not that they're larger than men. Suppose I've been surrounded by . . . women with . . . strong legs. :smile:
 
saltydog said:
Women have strong (big) legs. I suspect it's a reflection of reproductive success. That's why they have so much difficulty with our modern stress on slender figures. That's not what our genetic inheritance selected for and they suffer as a result: like trying to keep water in a bucket full of holes.
Thanks saltydog, as always.
Even when you are not souldog, I know souldog if read this, he will know it then anyway.
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Persefone said:
Thanks saltydog, as always.
Even when you are not souldog, I know souldog if read this, he will know it then anyway.
Bye.
-persefone

I'm not souldog. Got me mixed up with someone else. I'm just me. :smile:
 
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