Gay guys that look straight

Are physical and sexual attraction the most appealing qualities in a partner? Or are unseen qualities like good manners and reliability the most attractive? In order to dig deeper and draw out a true list of turn-ons and turn-offs for gay and bi men, Derek once again used of the Im-Ex Polygraph method. He originally devised this method of analysis to distinguish what people say they want from brands, products or services from what they really want by comparing stated versus derived measures of importance.

The same comparison was made between stated and implied negative qualities, to determine what attributes are really the biggest turn-offs. Sexual attraction is also up there and more highly ranked than for their straight counterparts. Further attributes around being a good-natured person round out the top ten. Interestingly, the appeal ratings given to these top ten detractor attributes 2.

With a lot fewer fish in the gay and bi sea than the straight sea, gay and bi men may be a bit more likely to look past unpleasant attributes on the road to forming relationships.

The Science of Gaydar

Through our unique questioning technique — the Im-Ex Polygraph method — we were able to dig deeper and draw out the real, less spoken attributes of men that gay and bi men find attractive and unattractive. When we look at partner attributes that the Polygraph determines to be aligned with what they state, we see that at the heart of it, gay and bi men want someone with whom they align and are attracted to.

They want someone with similar interests, beliefs and values, who is confident and charismatic, fit and athletic, has an attractive personality, and loves and respects them for who they are. Attractive attributes that the Polygraph determines are less important than gay and bi men say are assumed to be areas of compromise, or nice to haves.

Just as in the straight men and women studies, physical attributes rise to the top so to speak. Gay and bi men align with straight men in mentioning specific body parts that could delight, while the straight women mention general sexual attraction and further unseen attributes.

On the other hand, being too quiet, i. Detracting attributes that the Polygraph determines are less detracting than gay and bi men say are assumed to be areas of tolerance, or prefer not to haves. Share this post.