Mate preferences
Subject in Social Sciences
Mate preferences has come up in 1 episode across 1 podcast in TMT, including Modern Wisdom. 2 people have made recorded remarks about it.
What people said
Chris WilliamsonBritish podcaster and host of Modern Wisdom
Williamson argued that men can raise their physical attractiveness more easily than women, mainly through going to the gym.
“it is significantly easier for a man to raise his physical attractiveness mate value than it is for a woman”
Modern Wisdom: Why Sydney Sweeney Has Two Big Targets On Her Chest - William Costello - #1152 (Sep 19, 2026) · Listen from 51:18
William CostelloIrish psychology researcher and Ph.D. student specialising in evolutionary psychology
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
Podcasts
- Modern Wisdom · 1 episode
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.