Guest Blogger: Katy Miller

In a recent study, it has been revealed that 3 in 4 of British women prefer their men with a little more flab (and a little less ab!) 23 million women find muscular men a big turn off, and over half of British women would choose love handles over six-packs.

The study was commissioned to mark the DVD and Blu-ray release of Bad Neighbours, which pits a chiselled Zac Efron (and his lovely 6 pack looking tummy) against the slightly more ‘plump’ Seth Rogan (and his equally lovely, but slightly less ‘packed’ tummy), in countless shirtless scenes in an all-out neighbour prank war.

What else, what else?!

WELL the study also revealed that 96% of women said that a dinner date with an ab obsessed man is no fun, no fun at all. A restaurant meal is all about wine, chips and chocolate fondant….who wants to be sat opposite a nettle tea drinking, riveta and cottage cheese eating hunk? Not us, that’s for sure.

The Top 5 Ab-less Celebs women would most like to share a date with:

1) Colin Firth Colin Firth

2) Robbie Williams Robbie Williams

3) Leonardo DiCaprio Leonardo DiCaprio

4) Robert Pattinson Robert Pattinson

5) Seth Rogan Seth Rogan

But rather sadly, 74% of women admitted to feeling self-conscious at the thought of taking their clothes off in front of a perfectly toned man.

Why do we feel this way? Let’s ask the experts…

“Women are far more likely to relax and let loose with a man who they feel isn’t judging their appearance. Even if the gym-buff guy swears he loves curves, his discipline highlights our lack of it.” Relationship expert Tracey Cox sums it up perfectly;

And no one wants to be reminded of that un-used gym membership during the throes of passion.

Unfortunately that view is just a product of today’s society. Women are under crazy pressure (or so it feels) to have the perfect body. On the TV, in magazines, in film – we’re told from every angle that ‘beautiful’ is ‘skinny’. We all know deep down, that that’s not the case – but when we’re stark naked in front of a man who looks like he modelled for Calvin Klein, insecurities may arise.

So yes, a little bit of flab, would be appreciated. And hey, at least you’ve found someone to share that tub of Ben & Jerry’s with. …… HA! Who are we kidding, go and buy your own.

What do the guys think?

“….if guys don’t feel they are big, tall, or muscly enough it can shatter their confidence….however, the reality is women are a lot more concerned about whether a man is intelligent, trustworthy, reliable, and ambitious…” On the other side of the coin, UK’s leading dating expert gives his view on the matter;

So what can we take from this?