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Study Reveals Penis Size Impacts Male Attractiveness Perception

1/26/2026

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A study published in PLOS Biology shows that penis size significantly influences perceptions of male attractiveness and fighting ability.
Upama Aich and colleagues conducted the study with over 800 participants who rated computer-generated male figures on height, body shape, and penis size.
Women perceived taller figures with larger penises as more attractive, while men saw these traits as indicators of threat from rivals.

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Story summary

A study published in PLOS Biology shows that penis size significantly influences perceptions of male attractiveness and fighting ability.
Upama Aich and colleagues conducted the study with over 800 participants who rated computer-generated male figures on height, body shape, and penis size.
Women perceived taller figures with larger penises as more attractive, while men saw these traits as indicators of threat from rivals.