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Who's Sexier: Manly Men or Pretty Boys?

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Women of all ages go crazy over Oscar nominee George Clooney. But why? According to Health.com, studies suggest that women are drawn to masculine features when they're in the mood to mate, which could explain George's appeal. (Admit it: He's one of the main reasons you're tuning in to the Oscars on Sunday.)

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"Masculine" features, like chiseled cheekbones, are associated with higher testosterone levels -- and men with higher testosterone levels had stronger immune systems, one study found. But when men had high levels of cortisol, known as the stress hormone, all of these connections were weaker. And cortisol tends to suppress the immune system, according to Health.com.

In other words, Clooney's way of projecting a calm, cool attitude -- combined with his masculine features -- makes him a bona fide babe magnet. Why wouldn't a woman want a manly man who rarely gets sick, stays calm under pressure and looks good doing it?

However, studies have also found that women who are NOT ovulating and thereby more focused on companionship rather than mating go for a softer, more delicate look -- like Ryan Gosling's, Health.com says. Which type of man do you find sexier: manly men or pretty boys?

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  • Gabriel 2013/02/24 02:04:14
    Manly men
    Gabriel
    Its how one carries themselves which makes them "sexy" as well. If you're deemed the most attractive in the world, but act like crap, that's what you are lol... However I don't find anything attractive about first off any grown man who calls himself "pretty boy" lol, any guy who looks and behaves like a female... If you're spending more time in the bathroom mirror than a woman... Its time to check if you have the right parts lol. Gay straight whatever it doesn't matter lol

    spending bathroom mirror woman check parts lol gay straight lol

    spending bathroom mirror woman check parts lol gay straight lol

    spending bathroom mirror woman check parts lol gay straight lol
  • flaca BN-0 2012/12/02 03:48:29
    Manly men
    flaca BN-0
    I can't go gaga over Clooney now that Fassbender is on the scene. I mean there's no contest. Fassbender is the new Clooney and even more sexy. (and a much better actor)
    michael fassbender
  • Mikado Hikyuu 2012/12/02 03:29:48 (edited)
    Pretty boys
    Mikado Hikyuu
  • Rust 2012/12/02 02:24:01
  • alexander.patrish 2012/10/10 02:09:57
    Manly men
    alexander.patrish
    Oh my dear god, how could you ask that?!?! They're both sexy!!
  • rw 2012/06/28 23:54:53
    Manly men
    rw
    +1
    I like big manly men with nice muscles pretty much most of the time. I also don't mind hairy men either. Men that wax their body hair is gross to me. Sometimes pretty boys are o.k., but it depends. Definitely not anywhere near Justin Beiber though, eww!
  • BRIDGET 2012/05/09 17:15:39
    Manly men
    BRIDGET
    MANLY MEN. GEORGE DOES NOTHING FOR ME-NOW RUTGER HAUER AND SEAN CONNERY-THEIR AN ENTIRELY DIFFERENT STORY
  • Mustang Girl 2012/03/23 17:46:03
    Manly men
    Mustang Girl
    I think the bad boy look is very sexy !!!!
  • elsewhere 2012/03/13 18:32:51 (edited)
    Pretty boys
    elsewhere
    Neither, really, but I chose 'pretty' because I'm not a fan of muscles.

    I suppose my taste is a bit unusual, since I find nearly all the men out there ugly. It's a shame. I've never seen a good-looking man in person. I've seen a couple in photos, though, but mostly the good-looking men are just fictional characters.

    Here's my current character in Skyrim, it's possible to make such insanely good-looking characters in it...The minimum weight in the slider is still muscular, unfortunately, but still better than no slider at all. skyrim
  • alexand... elsewhere 2012/10/10 02:11:28
    alexander.patrish
    +1
    Yeah, this poll really just doesn't have enough options.
  • Claise 2012/03/12 19:07:19
    Manly men
    Claise
    +1
    I love them both
  • Sandi 2012/03/06 22:40:18
    Pretty boys
    Sandi
    im young so i think anyboy that looks like ryan beatty to my long time crush is cute but only some i think r beautiful
  • CodeBlonde 2012/03/04 16:49:56
    Manly men
    CodeBlonde
    As a teenibopper I was all into the pretty boys; I even thought gay guys were the hottest EVER. But as an adult woman I definitely want the manly-men. & hey, now I see that there is a scientific reason for it. Neat.
  • Kimmy 2012/03/03 22:52:06
    Manly men
    Kimmy
    Sexy=Manly Men-Reminds you of sex.

    Cute=Pretty Boys-Reminds you of a salon.
  • Devyne Luve 2012/03/02 09:10:53
    Manly men
    Devyne Luve
    Be a man. A pretty boy, can be the opp. of what u were thinking
  • Debra Dorward 2012/03/02 01:39:35
    Manly men
    Debra Dorward
    +1
    Totally manly men!
  • Vive le Canada Libre!!! 2012/02/29 23:23:33
    Pretty boys
    Vive le Canada Libre!!!
  • James 2012/02/29 04:09:09
    Manly men
    James
    There is no shame in being rugged.....
  • Bufatem mohammed Almuallem 2012/02/28 14:44:07
    Manly men
    Bufatem mohammed Almuallem
    I meant that's for the original girls, not the duplicated.
    Hahahahahahahahahahahahahaha.
  • Bufatem... Bufatem... 2012/02/28 14:47:21
    Bufatem mohammed Almuallem
    I'm 27'th but I'm a man.
    not a booooooooooooooooooooooooy.
  • GaolBlaze 2012/02/27 23:54:27
    Pretty boys
    GaolBlaze
    Who are manly where it counts :D The cute look is SO good, but you want a guy who's a proper man :P
  • Aubrey (: 2012/02/27 23:32:17 (edited)
    Pretty boys
    Aubrey (:
    +5
    Johnny Depp

    On second thought. Whatever Johnny Depp is. That's who's sexier.
  • Devyne ... Aubrey (: 2012/03/02 09:12:43
    Devyne Luve
    I guess he's kinda both
  • ChynaP 2012/02/27 19:33:06
    Manly men
    ChynaP
    i want a healthy MAN to take care of me (which I already have ^.^), I dont wanna have to take care of a boy....
  • Get Bashed 2012/02/27 16:59:01
    Manly men
    Get Bashed
    ...when they are all done being pretty boys.
  • click1695 2012/02/27 07:14:08
    Pretty boys
    click1695
    +1
    logan lerman logan lerman logan lerman booboo stewart booboo stewart booboo stewart booboo stewart austin butler austin butler austin butler lee donghae lee donghae choi minhwan choi minhwan julian casblancas julian casblancas julian casblancas song seung hyun

    YEAH ALL THAT GOODNESS.
    (more)
  • JanHopkins 2012/02/27 07:12:08
    Manly men
    JanHopkins
    Pretty boys are for the 12 to 15 year olds.
  • Say_wut... JanHopkins 2012/02/27 13:33:43
    Say_wut_o_O
    +1
    No ? you think all 12-15 year old's like pretty boys ? I'm 14 and I'd much rather have an Manly Man and I know plenty of girls who agree with me
  • Devyne ... Say_wut... 2012/03/02 09:15:07
    Devyne Luve
    +1
    I agree age 14
  • Todd's Love 2012/02/27 04:31:42
    Pretty boys
    Todd's Love
    ough my gf says pbs are better
    but mayb shell grow out of it XD
  • in vino veritas 2012/02/27 02:54:42
    Manly men
    in vino veritas
    No I dont find any Hollywood type manly that includes full of himself Clooney. Give me a real man with calloused but caring hands...... working man
  • James in vino... 2012/02/29 04:08:31
  • in vino... James 2012/02/29 08:15:53
    in vino veritas
    +1
    Nice arms,even better gun:)
  • James in vino... 2012/02/29 15:49:35
    James
    Makes you kinda want to go to the store and get a jumbo pack eh? :-p
  • BerryColor 2012/02/26 22:54:12
    Pretty boys
    BerryColor
    not too pretty nor too manly but a bit more pretty than manly for me
  • Stephanie 2012/02/26 16:08:00
  • Miss_Metalgirl 2012/02/26 15:39:37
    Manly men
    Miss_Metalgirl
    +1
    but I guess I'm still in the age where it's more acceptable to go for pretty boys :P
  • Mary 2012/02/26 07:40:34
    Manly men
    Mary
    +2
    Manly Men...and not Hollywoods version...but Real Men, patriotic men with values..honest and hard working....who protect their families and hold women (deserving women) in high esteem....that is sexy!!!
  • Kashee 2012/02/26 04:51:33
    Pretty boys
    Kashee
    Love those pretty boys
  • Holmes 2012/02/26 04:45:22
    Manly men
    Holmes
    Either Choice is fine with me
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