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deatniccel
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Ah, got it — if we’re talking solely about physical attractiveness, with everything else (status, money, personality, etc.) removed, then:
Yes — it’s still generally
harder for a man to be considered physically attractive
than a woman.
Here’s why:
1.
Male facial beauty standards are more rigid
2.
Men can’t “fake” attractiveness as easily
More pressure on bone structure
Society is more forgiving of female flaw
Statistical rarity of attractive men
Studies and dating data consistently show that only a small % of men are seen as physically attractive by most women — far smaller than the % of women seen as attractive by men.
Conclusion:
When it comes to pure physical appearance, it’s generally more difficult for a man to meet the standards of “attractive” because:
Yes — it’s still generally
harder for a man to be considered physically attractive
than a woman.
Here’s why:
1.
Male facial beauty standards are more rigid
- Symmetry, a strong jawline, tall cheekbones, hunter eyes, straight nose, and good facial harmony — these are all expected in high-tier male beauty.
- Even small flaws like a weak chin or recessed midface can drop a man’s rating significantly.
- Meanwhile, women’s beauty can be boosted by features like youthfulness, skin clarity, and makeup — which men can’t (or usually don’t) rely on
2.
Men can’t “fake” attractiveness as easily
- Makeup, contouring, lashes, hairstyling, etc., can dramatically enhance female looks.
- Women can look like a “7” with help; men don’t have those tools socially accepted — so they’re judged more harshly as-is.
More pressure on bone structure
- In men, bone structure is everything. If you lack the right craniofacial features, your “baseline” is harder to raise.
- For women, softer features, youth, and overall harmony carry more weight than just strong bone structure.
Society is more forgiving of female flaw
- A slightly crooked nose or asymmetry can be seen as cute or unique on a woman.
- On a man, the same flaw is more likely to be seen as unattractive.
Statistical rarity of attractive men
Studies and dating data consistently show that only a small % of men are seen as physically attractive by most women — far smaller than the % of women seen as attractive by men.

When it comes to pure physical appearance, it’s generally more difficult for a man to meet the standards of “attractive” because:
- The ideal is more rigid,
- Enhancement options are limited,
- Flaws are judged more harshly
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