Forget figure, it’s all about how you wiggle it

THE secret to attraction is not just what you have got, but how you move it, according to research.

Forget figure, it’s all about how you wiggle it

A new study suggests for ladies like Beyonce Knowles and Jennifer Lopez, a saucy hip wiggle is just as important as the hourglass figure. And the “shoulder swagger” of stars like Mel Gibson and Daniel Craig makes men more desirable, a New York University study found.

In a series of studies, participants were shown animations and videos of people moving. Females were rated more attractive if their hips swayed as they walked. Males were considered more attractive if they had a confident swagger.

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