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Men overestimate women's preference for masculinity

… and women, men’s preference for femininity, according to new research.

Previous research, however, has consistently found that we're not really that good at knowing what physical features are actually appealing to our preferred gender. Just as concerns about muscularity, body type, or weight can lead to insecurity and unhappiness, so too can worries about the masculinity or femininity of our facial features. This could be a useful focus for future research, as well as forming the basis to develop strategies to address gender-specific problems of self-image.

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