On the other hand, body fat was linked to attractiveness, high testosterone levels, and a stronger immune system. Too much fat was bad too, though: Body fat attractiveness had a bell-shaped curve. The most attractive men had 12 percent body fat.

What body fat do girls like on guys?

What Body Fat Percentages Actually Look LikeDescriptionWomenMenAthletes14-20%6-12%Fitness21-24%13-16%Average25-30%17-21%Overweight31-39%22-29%2 more rows

Does low body fat make men more attractive?

A new study from Macquarie University being published in PLOS ONE has found that both genders consider an unhealthily low body fat content for women as attractive, however for men, a healthy body type with a normal body fat content, is considered more attractive.

What percentage of body fat should a woman have?

For a woman, 10–13% fat is essential, 10–31% fat is healthy, and more than 32% classifies as obesity. Studies have suggested that measuring fat gives a more accurate view of health and health risks, but getting an accurate measurement is not easy.

What should my body fat be for my age?

Healthy Body Fat PercentagesBody Fat GuidelinesAgeHealthy Body Fat % (Women)Healthy Body Fat % (Men)20-3921%-32%8%-19%40-5923%-33%11%-21%60-7924%-35%13%-24%