What body types do girls like in boys? Data on hot topics across the internet revealed
Recently, "What kind of boys do girls prefer?" has become a hot topic on social platforms. Combining the hot search data and survey analysis of the entire Internet in the past 10 days, we compiled a structured report, which unfolds from multiple dimensions such as body shape preference, regional differences, and cause analysis to help you quickly grasp the core trends.
According to voting and discussion data on Weibo, Xiaohongshu, Zhihu and other platforms, the top 5 male body shapes that girls are most concerned about are as follows:

| Ranking | body type | support rate | Popular tags |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Muscular type (not exaggerated) | 42% | #dress to look thin and take off your clothes to look slimmer |
| 2 | Well-proportioned and healthy | 35% | #sunshineyouthfeel |
| 3 | Slim and tall type | 15% | # refreshing atmosphere |
| 4 | Slightly fat type | 6% | #WarmSecurity |
| 5 | Bodybuilding giant muscle type | 2% | #fitnessbloggersexclusive |
Key findings:Most girls prefer a "natural and healthy" body shape, while an overly toned body has a smaller audience.
There are obvious differences in body shape preferences among girls in different regions. The following are the survey results:
| area | Most popular body types | Typical comments |
|---|---|---|
| First-tier cities (North/Shanghai/Guangzhou/Shenzhen) | Muscular type | “Self-disciplined boys are very attractive” |
| New first-tier cities (Chengdu/Hangzhou, etc.) | Well-proportioned and healthy | “I like sports but don’t do it deliberately” |
| southern coastal areas | Slim and tall type | “Refreshing and not greasy is more important” |
| northern region | Slightly fat type | "It's very warm against him in winter." |
Combined with the highly praised answers on social platforms, the following key factors are summarized:
1. Healthy impression:68% of girls believe that a well-proportioned or strong body shape represents self-discipline in life and is trustworthy.
2. Wear matching:53% mentioned that "looking good in basic styles" is a plus point, and slim and tall styles are more likely to be satisfied.
3. Comfortable to the touch:29% of the respondents said that "the feeling when hugging" affects their preference, and the fat type scored the highest in this aspect.
| Platform | Hot search topics | Reading volume |
|---|---|---|
| #The attractiveness ranking of boys’ body types | 120 million | |
| little red book | "Boyfriend's Abs vs Belly" Vote | 8.6 million |
| Zhihu | “Why don’t girls like boys who exercise too much?” | 4.2 million |
Summary:Girls' preferences for male body types are diverse but tend to be more natural, with lean and well-proportioned types taking the mainstream. Regional culture, practical needs and emotional experience jointly shape this choice trend. Men do not need to pursue certain standards excessively. Maintaining health and self-confidence is the key.
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