Is a Sexy Voice More Attractive Than a Pretty Face?

When you think of an attractive person, what comes to mind? Is it their face, or is it their voice?

In a study by the University of Aberdeen, it was found that people are more likely to find a voice attractive than a face.

The study showed that when asked to rate voices on attractiveness, both men and women rated female voices as more attractive than male voices.

So why is it that we find voices more attractive than faces?

One possible explanation is that we are drawn to certain vocal characteristics, such as pitch and tone, which can be indicative of good health and fertility.

Another possibility is that we find voices more attractive because they are associated with certain positive traits, such as intelligence and kindness.

Yet another explanation for this phenomenon is that we find voices more attractive than faces because of the context in which they are presented.

For example, when you’re talking to someone face-to-face, there are other cues along with their voice that help determine what kind of person you might be dealing with (e.g. facial expressions).

However, when you’re listening to a voice from afar, all you have is that voice- no other cues are available.

In 2009, the same researchers conducted a study in which they asked men and women to select the photos of the opposite sex that they found most attractive for either a short- or long-term relationship.

They found that for short-term relationships, the men selected photos of women with sexy voices.

However, for long-term relationships (marriage), men were more likely to select photos of women with attractive faces.

This suggests that when it comes to short-term flings, men prefer women who have sexier voices, whereas when it comes to long-term relationships, men prefer women with attractive faces.

This study again demonstrates the power of voice over the face in mate selection!

What makes a voice attractive?

There are certain vocal qualities that we find attractive in voices. These include:

• Pitch– a high pitch is often associated with youth and femininity
• Tone– a pleasant tone is often seen as attractive
• Quality– a good quality voice sounds healthy and clear
• Modulation– the ability to change your tone of voice, for example when you’re talking to a baby or an elderly person
• Volume– the ability to project your voice so that it can be heard from afar
• Tempo– how quickly you talk, slower tempos are often associated with calmness and thoughtfulness
• Resonance– This is the quality of sound produced in your throat when you speak

When it comes to attraction, it seems that we are drawn to certain vocal qualities that indicate good health and fertility.

So next time you’re attracted to someone, don’t just focus on their face- listen to their voice too!

The connection between vocal and physical attractiveness.

Researchers at Durham University found that people judge the attractiveness of others on their voice alone.

The study involved participants rating men’s and women’s attractiveness based purely on their voices, without seeing them.

They were then asked to rate the same people for physical attractiveness when they saw a photo of them.

Participants consistently rated the vocal attractiveness higher than the physical attractiveness.

This research suggests that we make judgments about others based on their voice and how they sound, and not necessarily what they look like.

It is possible that we make these judgments quickly hence we do not realize it.

This is called ‘the halo effect’ – when someone has a good or bad first impression of someone else based on their looks.

The researchers suggest that we may have evolved to trust others based on the sound of their voice and not their looks.

For example, in a dangerous situation where we need help, judging someone’s physical attractiveness may mean nothing when you are in danger.

However, if your mind tells you that this person sounds trustworthy and healthy, it might be more beneficial to trust them.

How to make your voice sexier?

If you want to make your voice sound sexier, there are a few things you can do:

1. Warm up your voice before you speak. This will help to relax your vocal cords and make them more flexible.
2. Use a lower pitch. A low pitch is often seen as more masculine and sexy.
3. Use resonance in your voice. Resonance is the sound of your tone coming from your throat, rather than just out of your mouth.
4. Modulate your voice. This means changing the speed or pitch of your voice to convey different emotions during a conversation.
5. Smile when you speak. The tone of your voice changes when you smile.
6. Breathe from your belly. Rather than just the top part of your lungs. This will cause a bigger breath to come out which will help you to become louder and have a more pleasant tone to your voice.

So next time someone tells you ‘you sound so sexy’ – they’re probably right!

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Is it more essential to be attractive vocally or physically?

A study suggests that it is more important to be attractive vocally rather than physically. The study involved participants rating men’s and women’s attractiveness based purely on their voices, without seeing them. They were then asked to rate the same people for physical attractiveness when they saw a photo of them. Participants consistently rated the vocal attractiveness higher than the physical attractiveness.

This research suggests that we make judgments about others based on their voice and how they sound, and not necessarily what they look like. It is possible that we make these judgments quickly hence we do not realize it. This is called ‘the halo effect’ – when someone has a good or bad first impression of someone else based on their looks.

The researchers suggest that we may have evolved to trust others based on the sound of their voice and not their looks. For example, in a dangerous situation where we need help, judging someone’s physical attractiveness may mean nothing when you are in danger. However, if your mind tells you that this person sounds trustworthy and healthy, it might be more beneficial to trust them.

Conclusion

The research discussed in this article shows that we make judgments about others based on their voice, and not necessarily what they look like. This suggests that the way someone sounds is more important than their physical attractiveness. There are a number of things you can do to make your voice sound more attractive, such as using a lower pitch or resonance in your voice. You can also smile when you speak! Next time someone tells you ‘you sound so sexy’ – they’re probably right!

Do you think that it is more important to be attractive vocally or physically? Let us know in the comments below!