Dad Bods

Why Women Are Attracted To ‘Dad Bods’

Women are attracted to women with “dad bods” because they think they can make great husbands or fathers. To most women, men with dad bods have a life outside the gym. They are not the type that will cancel dinner plans because of a fitness routine. On the other hand, men value physical appearance. To them, a ‘mum bod’ is a sign of laziness.

Ieva Kubiliute

Ieva Kubiliute is a psychologist and a sex and relationships advisor and a freelance writer. She's also a consultant to several health and wellness brands. While Ieva specialises in covering wellness topics ranging from fitness and nutrition, to mental wellbeing, sex and relationships and health conditions, she has written across a diverse range of lifestyle topics, including beauty and travel. Career highlights so far include: luxury spa-hopping in Spain and joining an £18k-a-year London gym. Someone’s got to do it! When she’s not typing away at her desk—or interviewing experts and case studies, Ieva winds down with yoga, a good movie and great skincare (affordable of course, there’s little she doesn’t know about budget beauty). Things that bring her endless joy: digital detoxes, oat milk lattes and long country walks (and sometimes jogs).

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