Mathematicians claim to know the formula for the ‘perfect’ female body – it’s not as accurate as they thought

Surprise!

Mathematicians have discovered that there is no exact formula for the “perfect” female body.

A study recently published in Scientific Reports challenges long-held assumptions about the most attractive female body shapes – and it may not be about waist-to-hip ratio (WHR).

Researchers at the University of Konstanz in Germany claim to have discovered that a pronounced “S” shape from their chest to their thighs – like Marilyn Monroe or Kim Kardashian – is a better predictor of a woman. body attractiveness’ rather than a specific ratio.

This shape, rather than an exact measurement, seems to be something women should have a lot of respect for when looking in the mirror.

The new research calls into question previous findings that a waist-to-hip ratio of 0.7 – where the waist is roughly 30% smaller than the hips – is the ideal indicator of female beauty.

While waist-to-hip ratio has long been linked to fertility and health, scientists argue that it’s not just about having the “perfect” size.

In fact, the study finds that for larger body types, overall curvature is a more important factor in perceived attractiveness than a specific waist measurement.

Shocker! There may not be a formula.

For centuries, the waist-to-hip ratio has been considered the most important factor in determining the “perfect” female shape, while the father figure may be the hottest shape for men.

This idea has not been updated since the Renaissance and is linked to evolutionary psychology, where scientists have suggested that a WHR of 0.7 may signal good reproductive health, because wider hips and more fat distribution in the lower body were thought to indicated better health and fertility. .

However, the latest study confirmed that determining the most attractive female body – yes, something scientists are still working on – may not come down to a mathematical formula.

To test this theory, Professor Ronald Hübner and his team conducted an experiment using simple line drawings of female torsos. The drawings were manipulated so that the WHR and degree of curvature were aligned.

The participants, a group of 80 men and women, were asked to rate the attractiveness of each drawing on a scale of one to 100.

As expected, drawings with 0.7 WHR were rated as more attractive. A drawing with a 0.7 WHR received an average attractiveness score of 74, while a drawing with the same body weight but a straighter figure (a 1:1 ratio) received a score of only 54.

This confirmed previous research linking WHR to attractiveness for thinner body types – although a body in the average weight category was preferred over those who appeared to be overweight or underweight.

In a second experiment, the researchers changed the conditions to isolate the curvature effect.

In this case, WHR and curvature were no longer perfectly aligned. Some designs were designed with exaggerated curvature, as seen in corseted women with extreme curves, and others were almost straight.

A group of 98 people were then asked to rate the newly drawn images.

0.7 WHR remained more attractive for slimmer bodies – but for larger body types, curvature emerged as the dominant factor in perceived attractiveness rather than an exact proportion.

In fact, when the largest body with a 0.7 WHR was shown, it received the lowest rating, a mere 17 out of 100. The most attractive bodies were those with the most flex, regardless of measurement.

In conclusion, researchers from the University of Konstanz propose a change in our understanding of female beauty.

While waist-to-hip ratio has long been a key determinant of attractiveness, new research suggests that defining beauty is more elusive than previously thought.