Variation in facial masculinity and symmetry preferences across the menstrual cycle is moderated by relationship context.
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Summary
It is shown that women prefer masculinity and symmetry in male faces at times when their fertility is likely to be highest (during the follicular phase of their cycle) when judging the faces for short-term relationship attractiveness.
- Type
- article
- Published
- 2012-07-01
- Cited by
- 75
- References
- 60
- Access
- Open access
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Keywords
Philosophy, Psychology
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