What William Costello has said about Mate preferences
1 quote · 1 episode · Sep 19, 2026
William Costello, Irish psychology researcher and Ph.D. student specialising in evolutionary psychology, has been quoted on Mate preferences once in 1 episode of Modern Wisdom, most recently on September 19, 2026. Each quote below is verbatim and links to the moment it was said.
In their words
Costello said evidence on preferred breast size is mixed but that short-term mating-oriented men prefer larger breasts, which may contribute to women's hostility.
“short-term mating-oriented men prioritize big boobs. So that could be another part of the puzzle that's putting women off”
Modern Wisdom: Why Sydney Sweeney Has Two Big Targets On Her Chest - William Costello - #1152 (Sep 19, 2026) · Listen from 41:38
Episodes
Why Sydney Sweeney Has Two Big Targets On Her Chest - William Costello - #1152Modern Wisdom · Sep 19, 2026 · 1 h 8 min
Chris Williamson and evolutionary psychologist William Costello examine the backlash to Sydney Sweeney's Novig sports betting ad and why women in particular criticise her.
Others on Mate preferences
- Chris Williamson · 1 quote
William Costello on other topics
- Female coalitional psychology · 3 quotes
- Sports betting · 2 quotes
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- Sydney Sweeney Novig advertisement controversy · 2 quotes
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- Intrasexual competition · 1 quote
- Feminism · 1 quote