According to June Machover Reinisch, Ph.D, only one in four men like “big breasts.” She continues, in her online video, available on YouTube, saying that “men do not like or want women with big breasts.”
When I heard about this women, as well as her claims, I immediately paused and said, “What?!”
Yes, I had a literal pause. I actually had to stop for a moment and process that thought. Sure, I know many men who say they don’t want (or care) if their wives or girlfriends have big breasts — and by big, they mean anything over a B cup, generally, although some men may include a C cup in with “small.”
I remember reading the results of a study, on women or women’s health, I believe, back in the mid-to-late 1990′s, that said the average size for a woman in the U.S. is a size 14 to size 16. The report also indicated that many women wore a 38C or 38D bra.
Despite several searches, I could not find the report online, which really surprises me, especially because of the topic.
I prefer women with large breasts. By large, I mean they should have at least a full C cup (not barely filling, not barely needing, but a full C cup to overflowing, perhaps) to a DD/E cup. I have big hands and I want my hands filled.
Sure, a woman’s breasts, when it comes right down to it, are nothing more than two globs of fat. In my eyes, though, that fat is wonderful stuff. As it says in the Song of Songs: Let the fountains of your youth satisfy you all the days of your life (my translation).
‘Fill a champagne glass’
According to Reinisch, the study, conducted in France, shows that French men in the study said: “All you need is enough to fill a champagne glass.”
The study, which she never identifies yet continually mentions, reportedly found:
According to Reinisch, “Only one in four (men) prefer large breasts. This does not mean men do not like to look at large breasts.” She continued, saying, “Women (also) like to look at breasts.” That last comment gave me a pause, as well. I know many women who say they look at other women, sort of as a “how do I measure up” type of thing, but I’ve only heard a few women say they “like to look” at other women’s breasts. They generally add, “If I want to look (at breasts), I have a set of my own right on my chest.”
Is there homophobia (or would it be called lesbiophobia?) going on where women deny the urge or the fact they appreciate looking at a nice set of breasts on other women? As a man, I cannot speak for a woman.
Sex organs or … other?
Speaking for myself, I do enjoy looking — not drooling, not longing, not lusting, but a casual glance, at a nice set of breasts. When it comes down to it, God made humans unique. Breasts are first and foremost, sexual organs, and secondarily, nurturing organs, meant for breastfeeding.
Looking back through history, you will find many works of art displaying women and their bare breasts. Most works of art depicting men often show them standing, turned slightly, with the male genitalia (the penis), not depicted. Yes, there are many that do depict the penis, and many commentaries I’ve read, as well as many women and men I’ve spoken with, say all about the same thing about the depiction of male genitalia: “If you’ve seen one, you’ve seen then all.” Gee, thanks.
In summing up a possibility of why women may appreciate looking at other women’s breasts, Reinisch says “we are all interested in the sex differences, and these are very interesting.” Does she really need to refer to breasts as objects, saying, “these are very interesting”?
Reinisch continued her thought, adding that “big breasts certainly are interesting to look at, so there are many photographs of them.”
Big breasts are interesting to look at? Well, okay, I can agree with that. On the right woman, they are also the right … um, sorry, this is a PG-rated blog, by personal choice, so develop your own thoughts on that comment.
Who is this Reinisch woman? She serves as “executive director” of the Health and Science Advisory Board (HSAB), which collaborates with WebPower, Inc., the parent company of iFriends, which touts itself as “the largest webcam-enabled personal communications platform of its kind on Earth,” according to the WebPower Web site.
iFriends, according to its own definition, says:
Owing to the popularity of the mature-themed, adults-only areas of the service (areas where nudity and sexual situations are permitted, but illegal obscene pornography is forbidden), WebPower offers this online information and educational resource to help its users and stakeholders utilize and experience the iFriends webcam communications platform responsibly and safely.
On her own, Reinisch has served as director of The Kinsey Institute and Professor in the Departments of Psychology and Psychiatry at Indiana University from 1982 – 1993. After retiring, she was named Director Emerita, as well as appointed as a member of The Kinsey Institute Board of Trustees.
The Kinsey Institute is one of the largest, if not the largest, sex-related research organizations in the world, having produced many interesting reports on human sexuality, many of which have come under fire for a variety of reasons.
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“men do not like or want women with big breasts”. Talk about a false generalization! I believe Reinisch is just another person that is adding to the problem of why a lot of women suffer from low self-esteem. Her statement and the mention of the study that she based it on is sending a wrong message to us women. We should all feel happy with who we are and our own individual uniqueness. A good message to send out is that the female body is beautiful and curves are beautiful.
Another thing to keep in mind is that some men are more attracted to a woman’s behind more so than her breasts. Some may even notice her feet first! The point is everyone is different and have different ideas of beauty.
Sorry to say Dr. Reinisch but being a full breasted woman myself, I’ve never gotten complaints.
@Andrea:
All I can say in regard to your post is:
“You go girl!”
I agree, every person is unique, in appearance, in mannerism, in everything. Even when we enlist in the uniformed services sworn to upholding and defending the U.S. Constitution, where everyone is supposed to be “uniform” (break that down to its barest parts uni, meaning one, and well, form … one form or one likeness) — no one truly is “uniform.” Sure, people may wear the same kind of fatigues, the same kind of suit, but each person has their own ribbons, cords, awards, patches, and decorations. Each person is uniquely trained, but, on top of that, each person brings a unique — an individual — mix to the military. That’s why one person will run into the line of fire to pull someone to safety while someone else will scream for someone to do that very job.
Excellent points, Andrea! Thanks for sharing.
You’re welcome and I like the example you used regarding military services and “uniforms” when referring to individuality. People can act the same on the outside but deep down, the differences within all of us is what makes the world go ’round :)
I feel that breasts are first nuturing and secondly sexual. Yes, men do obviously like big breasted women. My husband was so excited when my breasts grow two sizes during pregnancy and breastfeeding. It almost made me insecure. I thought I must have been lacking before my breasts began to swell. My breasts nurished our children and I know I am grateful for their purpose and hope men are also more grateful for their purpose and pleasure than the whole “eye candy” efffect.
@Ashley: I can appreciate that view, Ashley. But for guys, we are visual creatures. Women typically tend to be mental, such as, if a husband wants to try to woo his wife for some fun later that day or that night, he’d better be setting the stage all day. Make sure you help your wife, not get on her nerves. If you tick her off, sit on your duff, but then, when it’s bedtime, well, that’s just what he will find: it’s bedtime. Time for sleep, not play.
All in all, though, breasts are a nice addition to the woman, but, no matter what, they are never the full woman or a measure of the woman or the woman’s worth or value. But, just like women have lists of things they look for in a guy — some things that are “musts” (he’s gotta have a nice butt, he had to have big hands, or whatever women look for — I’m pulling these examples for the stereotypes often used on TV), some guys have the same kinds of lists. Some guys like women who are skinny, while other guys like women with “meat on their bones,” and other guys like women who are, well, full-bodied.
In nature, that procreation drive is unique to each creature, thankfully. Thankfully, in the human arena, there are women (and men) that meet the needs and requirements of potential mates. Let’s work on keeping it that way. ;)
O.K…….
Let’s begin with Dr. June’s comment, ” only one out of four guys like biggies.”
My reply is, that’s because the other three guys must be gay.
Our American men live in a culture of big breasts. Been that way for over 200 years.
It’s the ultimate turn-on. And very visual.
From the beginning of puberty, young boys have been fixated on large mammaries.
As a young Philly boy, sneaking the latest Playboy, hidden under my mattress, I couldn’t wait to open that centerfold. The Bigger, the better.
And guess what????? I wasn’t the only boy who felt that way.
Yes, we ARE the visual animals.
Eyes first. Brain second.
As someone, who has experienced many sizes & shapes, over many years, I must say that I’ve had a firm grasp of the situation.
Ask how many guys would love to live in Hugh Hefner’s world.
Ask today’s plastic surgeons how may “boob” jobs are being done on young, insecure girls, compared to nose jobs. It’s epidemic.
But seriously……
When it comes to our special ladies, we should love the entire person. NOT body parts.
The woman who gets the enlargment, because of her man’s dissatisfaction, should question his love for her.
It’s HIS fault for her low self esteem. Yeah, I said it.
I would rather make love to a woman that has small REAL breasts, as opposed to large fake ones.
What if she has large real ones??? That would be nice, too.
;-)
I went with a gal who had huge natural breasts.
The relationship didn’t last.
So, what’s the diff.???
I must disagree with the comment, “Breasts are first and foremost, sexual organs, and secondarily, nurturing organs, meant for breastfeeding.”
It’s the other way around…..
BTW….
That comment about the depiction of male genitalia: “If you’ve seen one, you’ve seen them all.”
ARE YOU KIDDING ME??????
Stan, you crack me up.
First, I didn’t realize Playboy was around when you were a teen. Then again, I grew up being told that all that nasty pornography was “new” and “not around back in my day!” As I got older, I realized everyone lied to me, as I’ve seen some hard core porn, homemade stuff, too, such as photos, from the late 1800s and early 1900s. Yeah, it’s new. As Billy Joel said, “We didn’t start the fire…”
You’re spot on about the guy being responsible — most of the time — about a woman’s feelings of inadequacy if she runs out to get breast implants to make the guy happy. There are some women, though, that come pre-damaged in feelings of inadequacy over self-image. I know a few women, who, as a result of being raped or sexually abused (slight difference, but not much), have very poor self-images, but are convinced their bodies pale in comparison with other women. What makes this really sad in the case of each of these women I know: each is a beautiful woman in her own right, with a body that’s just fine as it is. No matter what others say, though, because of negative self-talk they’ve done over the years, they programmed themselves to never like their body, no matter what.
As far as living the life of Hugh Hefner, I’d pass on that offer. Sure, I wouldn’t mind having one, two, or four buxom ladies around me all the time, especially scantilly clad, but the novelty would soon wear off, at least for me. Then again, I don’t see women just as hunks of meat or a set of pillows or whatever.
I like having one gal that I know is mine and mine alone. I grew up a few years after you, and well, when I was a teen, there was this odd disease, spread by blood, saliva, semen, oral secretions, and possibly other methods, that could lead to a nasty, slow, painful death. It’s called AIDS, obviously, but there are also other penicillin-resistant and other anti-biotic resistant diseases. I wanted none of them!
I have never been involved with a woman with small breasts. By my standard, breasts smaller than a C cup are small, but to grab my attention they need to be at least a full C cup or small D cup. It’s not to say that I didn’t have opportunities, but there has to be that attraction on both sides. I was never attracted, basically, is what it comes down to in the end. I also like a woman who can hold up her side of a conversation, whether about cooking, sewing, nuclear weapons, military history, Thyphoid Mary, or whatever. Sure, she, nor I, would be an expert on the full topic, most likely, but a good, well-rounded education leads to a woman with a good, well-rounded knowledge base in her mind. That turns me on big time!
Question for you: if breasts are primarily nurturing organs meant for breastfeeding, but secondarily sex organs, how does that baby who needs to be breastfed, get created? If the breasts didn’t attract a guy, the gal and her boobs don’t get a baby. At least not without a visit to the sperm bank.
Fret not about the comment about the male genitalia. Re-read the paragraph. It was talking about works of art depicting the male genitalia (the penis, of course, just to be clear), and many of the people said that in those historical works of art, the male genitalia is always the same: a stubby little thing that barely hangs around, let alone have any leftovers for stage fright or shrinkage. I’m with you in saying, Are you kidding me?!, if people said that about male genitalia overall. No photos provided, either. :)
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