According to a Dating.com survey  , the body that women prefer the most is what is known as the "dad body / dad bod" - dad body. 75% have selected this option, while only 15% of respondents say they prefer the body of "Ken" (Barbie's boyfriend). For 20% of respondents, the body type of the partner does not matter much, as they preferred to focus more on personality rather than appearance.

In both photos is actor Jason Momoa.

You probably know what Ken's body looks like, but you're probably wondering what a "dad body" looks like. As a term, it is a jargon in popular culture that refers to a body shape in men that is somewhat (slightly) muscular but also overweight. Here are some examples:

A body "Ken" VS A "dad body"

Dad body - a little more toned

Another comparison, more pronounced

Reasons after the survey? Here is what some girls and women on Reddit say:

# 1

"A super perfect body scares me and I would even think that this person will not have enough free time for me, assuming he spends a lot of time in the gym. I feel more relaxed with someone of average body because my body is also average . "

# 2

"My boyfriend has a 'dad body'. He is strong and athletic, but he also loves food. The best of both worlds. The best is that I do not have the pressure to go and I constantly go to the gym."

# 3

"I prefer 'dad bodies' because they do not intimidate me."

# 4

"I feel more comfortable with such a body. And the hugs are so soft."

# 5

"I'm not really interested in the abdominal muscles. The shoulders would not be bad, but again, I'm not interested in the 'wow' physique in general."

In short, it seems that women with "dad body" see the balance - a balance between being in shape and having a noticeable belly. Someone who trains occasionally but has no problem swallowing a whole pizza.