Women tend to prefer men with high testosterone
Studies have shown that men with more masculine facial features, likely associated with higher testosterone levels, are perceived as dominant and masculine. Women tend to prefer such masculine male faces, as they may see these features as a sign of good health. These preferences might also be influenced by the idea that dominant and masculine-looking men possess characteristics useful in conflicts with other men, indicating potential high-status achievers, which is an important factor in female mate selection. To explore this further, researchers measured hand-grip strength, an indicator of overall physical strength, in 32 male students, along with their age, body weight, and height. Facial images of these men were rated by 79 women for dominance, masculinity, and attractiveness. After accounting for age and body weight, the study found a significant positive correlation between hand-grip strength and all three measures of perceived dominance, masculinity, and attractiveness. This suggests that a man's physical strength is also conveyed through facial characteristics associated with dominance and masculinity, which are considered attractive by women. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/17160983/