The so-called "gynecoid" pelvis, is low and wide, and has a wide pubic arch. This shape is considered ideal for childbirth, because women who … See more

It has been proposed by scientists that the evolutionary reason for the female body shape is due in part to this sexual selection. … See more

The hourglass figure ideal has long been documented in a variety of cultures. In ancient Greek and Egyptian artwork, sculptures of women typically feature small waists and wide hips, … See more

The hourglass figure is perhaps the most iconic of the four major body shapes, as reflected by the fashion industry. Such fashion designers as See more

Sex hormones can influence body shape. Estrogen decreases fat accumulation to the abdominal region, and stimulates fat growth in the lower body.
Estrogen also widens the internal structure of the pelvis (giving it the "gynecoid" shape), while the … See more

In the mid to late 1800s, during the Victorian era, the hourglass corset was used to accentuate the hourglass body shape that became popular and ideal. It accentuated a … See more

Research indicates that men have a marked preference for women who have the hourglass figure. These studies found that this shape was even more highly preferred than breast size or facial features. While it is true that most men were initially drawn … See more