Can Menstrual Cycle Affect Women's Attraction to Men? Findings from a UCLA Study

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The UCLA study conducted by the Department of Psychiatry conclusively demonstrates that a woman's attraction to men varies significantly throughout her menstrual cycle. During ovulation, women show a preference for rugged and masculine features in men. Conversely, during menstruation or menopause, their attraction shifts dramatically to more unconventional and humorous traits, such as a man depicted with duct tape over his mouth and a spear in his chest. This study highlights the profound impact of biological cycles on attraction preferences.

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A study conducted by UCLA’s Department of Psychiatry has revealed that the kind of face a woman finds attractive on a man can differ depending on where she is in her menstrual cycle.

For example: If she is ovulating, she is attracted to men with rugged and masculine features.

However, if she is menstruating, or menopausal, she tends to be more attracted to a man with duct tape over his mouth and a spear lodged in his chest while he is on fire.

No further studies are expected.
 
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