What Factors Determine Nipple Head Shape?

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The discussion centers on the genetic factors influencing nipple head shape in both women and men. Participants express curiosity about whether these traits are inherited from parents and if specific shapes are predominant among different ethnic groups, such as "petite" nipples in Asian women and "perky" nipples in European women. The conversation highlights a desire for scientific insights into the genetics of nipple morphology, although some participants caution against deviating from the forum's scientific focus.

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Hi,

Just out of curiosity. We all know that women have different nipple heads.(Actually guys do too).

What is the key determinant here? From mom? Dad? And is there a majority kind of nipple head for different kind of people? I know asian girls tend to have "petite" nipples and most European girls have "perky" kind.

Is there something in genetics that determines this?

-Tom
 
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yes someone should answer this thread, cos i have taken a sudden interest and burning desire to find out why! :wink:
 
Originally posted by jimmy p
yes someone should answer this thread, cos i have taken a sudden interest and burning desire to find out why! :wink:

Which type do you prefer?
 
As much as I enjoy the subject you are talking about, I really don't think this is the site to do it on.

Nautica
 
Me neither Prudens, this is a science forum so keep that the topic.
 
Originally posted by nautica
As much as I enjoy the subject you are talking about, I really don't think this is the site to do it on.

Nautica


u misunderstand me. i just want to know the studies of genetics on female and male, however most interested me was the chest part :p
 

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