I'm forever reading how men are supposed to be more 'visually orientated' when it comes to wanting sex. All sorts of Darwinian reasons as well. But explain this.
Some women, I only have to see them and every cell of my body is screaming at me to shag them. But, providing they're not physically repulsive to me, it isn't dependent on looks. Florence of Florence and the Machine - if I hated her music I'm sure it would be different. But I see her and (except when she is singing
very badly out of tune, the words PURE SHAG light up in my brain like a neon sign. And yet in terms of physical attractiveness (compared to Jeri Ryan, who I'd probably describe as stunningly attractive.) I'd say she's probably just pretty nice.
Now if I met her, I'm sure I would focus on what drives her creativity and want to talk to her about that. It doesn't turn me into an 'animal' or anything. But it is just something that brings out the mating instinct. Going back to a post someone else made, "7 of 9" has a similar effect. I could say Jeri Ryan, but the truth is, when she is out of character she really doesn't have the same effect. She looks like any other glamorous American actress (German-born or not). Rather like Inara Serra (Morena Baccarin) who, believe it or not, I actually met (at a premiere) but was too tongue-tied to hold a conversation with (but at least I can vouch for the fact that she is stunningly beautiful close up).
If I was putting this in homogeneously PC terms rather than on a predominantly male board, I'd probably say she looks extremely 'fit' (the expression women use fro a similar reaction). But 'pure shag' is used by a lot of women as well, just usually not in male company.
Cynically, I could say I live in a fantasy world. But really, I think I am attracted to people who live out their fantasy and make it real.
As an example of pure looks, I personally find Charlize Theron holographically perfect for want of a better description. On the physical looks department, pure beauty.
Hidden Image/Members OnlyBut one does need more than something lovely on the mantelpiece while stoking the fire. It's probably there, or is it?
Hidden Image/Members Only Hidden Image/Members Only Hidden Image/Members OnlySo if it's not looks . . . a visual trigger for personality maybe. Ideas? Phone numbers? Please?