Women’s Taste In Men Change With Use Of Contraceptive Pills
Contraceptive pills help to keep women from getting pregnant - but it seems that there are some unusual side effects one of which include changing the way women see men.
Psychologists believe that women who are on the pill have a tendency to go after men who are macho looking - with a strong jaw and prominent cheekbones. However, women who are not taking that form of contraception seem to be more likely to go for more sensitive types without traditionally masculine features.
The researchers, from St Andrews and Stirling Universities, believe it may even be possible that taking the pill encourages women to have relationships with inappropriate men. They presented women with images of different types of men, and asked them to pick out potential long-term partners.
They found those taking the pill were more likely to choose macho men, and to rate men with more feminine, softer physical features as a turn off. However, the researchers say it is these men who tend to be more sensitive, and more likely to making trustworthy and faithful husbands.
They proved more popular among women not taking the pill who took part in the study.