We’ve been saying it for a while now, but we’re glad to see others are finally taking notice. According to blogger Mackenzie Pearson, whose post Why Girls Love A Dad Bod went viral last week, beer bellies are officially in.
Related: PHOTOS: Forget The Six Pack, These Sexy Men With Bellies Leave Us Hungry For More
Pearson has coined the term “Dad Bod” which she describes as “a nice balance between a beer gut and working out.”
“The dad bod says, ‘I go to the gym occasionally, but I also drink heavily on the weekends and enjoy eating eight slices of pizza at a time,'” she writes. “It’s not an overweight guy, but it isn’t one with washboard abs, either.”
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Pearson argues that women prefer this more down-t0-earth physique because it’s not at threatening as a set of bulging biceps and washboard abs, it’s comfortable to cuddle up to, and it’s honest because “we know what we are getting into when he’s got the same exact body type at the age of 22 that he’s going to have at 45.”
We would like to add that gay men prefer it for the same reasons. Also, we like having something to grab onto.
“While we all love a sculpted guy,” Pearson says, “there is just something about the dad bod that makes boys seem more human, natural, and attractive.”
What do you think? Do you find Dad Bods sexy? Take the poll below.
h/t: The Odyssey Online
Joseph Molnar
Really?!?!?!
Rob Ridings
I’m not surprised, but if that’s the case, how come Queerty (and just about every other gay publication) shows thin underwear models with abs everyday? Something tells me there is a big disconnect between the gay media, and real everyday gay people. Hmmmm
Victor Barry
Keep telling yourself that.
Spencer Berry
This just in: shitty attitudes still not sexy.
Frank Croix
I thought some of those guys were very attractive.
Lewie Wells
Yeyyyyyy. Im hott
Allie Pocket
Jo Liberty Troller
Leon Wilborn
Alas, the only time on their site where the article isn’t plastered with muscle bound underwear models, I don’t get why Queerty bothers with this when it just seems so disingenuous…
Donnie Terflinger
Finally I’m back in vogue !
Robert RA Young
Sexiness and attractiveness have far more to do with attitude, personality and action to me than does whether or not someone has a 6 pack or great body.
Physical appearance is fleeting and can be lost in an instant.
Unfortunately, we are a visually stimulated society.
My mom always told me that beauty was only skin deep, but a horrible attitude goes down to the bone. Be beautiful to yourself and to others in word and deed and you will always be one of the world’s most beautiful.
Carlos Maggard
I don’t think so
David Schneider
Wait, last week you told us it was abs. Now I have lose my one-week abs. Thanks, Queerty.
Ignacio Alvarez
I have always been attracted to “meaty” men…
Barry Hudson
I have a cookie belly..I still dont think its sexy.
James Luna
But, what about love handles and back rolls?
Robert Van Kirk
No.
Ricky Robichaud
Jeremy Bergeron 😉
Evan Quinones
Well there are millions and millions of chubby chasers. And guys who just don’t have a preference in terms of body type in a potential partner. So, to them, its sexy.
JzzE1
Can’t we find a happy medium? I don’t need a six pack, but I don’t want six extra inches of belly fat getting in the way of all the “other inches” yakno?
JzzE1
@Robert RA Young: Agreed and as long as you can do to my mind first what you want to do to my body later, you’re already way ahead of the game.
Christopher Rozenboom
Officially in? Guess ive been ahead of the times and go for beefy guys my whole life
kurt_t
The classic beer or “Santa” belly, which I personally find quite charming, is generally an indication of an overabundance of visceral fat, which increases risk for all kinds of problems: diabetes, osteoporosis, hypertension, heart disease, liver disease.
So yeah. Maybe a beer belly will make you sexier. Maybe jumping on a trampoline suspended over the Grand Canyon will make you sexier. Is it worth the risk?
Desert Boy
Whatever floats your boat. Queens are so judgmental. Some men don’t have a six-pack and that’s OK.
Clark35
I find it sexy and hot but while I’m thin I happen to like men who are thin/athletic, to a bit larger than me; but not obese.
David Perez
So im good if I turn gay then right Alex lol. I work on the beer belly everyday after work lol
Brandon Murphy
Benj M Winneshiek lol
Mike Muniz
No
Sansacro
I don’t need anyone to tell me what I find attractive or not. I know what I find attractive; I don’t need reinforcement, nor do I expect others to share my feelings. And I don’t need to validate theirs. You like overweight women of a certain age. Good for you. Personally, I prefer being attracted to someone that isn’t on everyone else’s radar.
Jui Cy
Mark Echenique no need to work out
John Marples
Mine isn’t a beer belly. It’s hibernated muscle
Daniel DeLuca
Already knew that
Dev Russo
How about chocolate milk bellies? 😉
Andrew Rankin
I want to know who the guy in the pic is. I’d do him.
Stan Schulz
So different people find different characteristics sexy?! We’re not all the same?
Eric Eric
No there not I don’t mind I little but of weight but a big belly yuk
Alan Leggett
Great Mimi now I’m not sexy anymore!!!!!
Simon Easter
Oh! I’m in fashion! That’s just taken 40 years!! 🙂
erikwm
Not everyone gets fat. My grandfather was lean and muscular until the day he died (in his 80’s). He was never fat at any point of his life.
I have his body type. Maybe I’d end up with a belly if I became paralyzed, but hopefully i’ll never have to test that possibility.
Giebel Aaron
NO!
Brian Lonyo
Do abs count? LOL sorry but just naturally trim here beers or no beers!
David Travis
Basically, I need to know who is that bear in the pic? And where is the rest of the pic? ð???
Tim Ritter
Hey i’m sexy now.
Isaac Cardona
Its all about cuddles
Louie Mars
Um, no.
Mujna Irim Hsak
cool no more 6 min abs segments!
Dave Woodruff
Well I guess im Sexy now summers end maybe more losing weight is awesome
Rick Denton
Gregory Monroe
Dax Carver
I’m not fond of other folks or publications telling me what is officially sexy. I think, as an adult, I can decide that for myself. Some guys with abs are sexy, some are not. Same with larger guys.
Saint Law
A lot of those blokes looked very sexy.
More than can be said of the nay-sayers on this thread: weird corpse-faced mimsies to a ‘man’.
Tarigh Phoenix Daniels
It may be sexy but health risks attached.
Whitney Hurst
gofundme.com/Whitney-andAudrey
Giancarlo85
Definitely not for me. But if this what someone likes, more power to them.
I am into slender smooth guys… not ones who let themselves go and don’t care about their bodies anymore. But that’s just my opinion.
Franklin
Welp, judging by the poll at then of this article, looks like some of you guys may be a bit outnumber in your disgust of bigger bodies.
Ygael Tresser
I am ahead of my time
Saint Law
@Giancarlo85: They’ve let there bodies go where exactly?
Get over yourself jeez. Some guys are naturally bigger.
Danial Franklin
Now? They always been first on my list.
Thad FD
I’ve always been one to say that.
Thad FD
I’ll agree with you Rob.
Sean Andrade
Woof
Gray Fickiepoo
#losehatenotweight
Duane Edlao
Lies!
BigG
Dad bods are the best. Very natural and sexy.
Jason Rayburn
James Miller
Jt Michaels
No there not.
dave lopes
yeah keep dreaming…lol
McShane
Yes! The hairier the better.
iggy6666
@Giancarlo85: wow. Passive aggressive much? No one is seeking your approval. Nor iwas your last piece of trivial tidbits necessary. But hey! Talk about fems and miss Giancarlo has issues, mainly by whining and calling people ugly and stupid for not giving him a second look.
Sweetie Pie
@Giancarlo85: Obviously you never took a course on basic Biology and you have no clue about Genetics…keep trolling.
Now, to more important matters, # 1,2,3,5,10, 13, 16 and 17 are yummy…
Paco
So does this mean that Queerty will stop with the fitness and underwear articles now? The mixed messages are just so confusing.
Giancarlo85
@Sweetie Pie: Sweetie pie? More like cowpie. Grow up! I was just giving my perspective.
@iggy6666: Oh really? Again, ugly is ugly. A fat belly is not attractive to me. Get the fuck over it.
Erick William Masters
Agreed. No doubt physically fit men are sexy, but a real meaty man is best!
Jim Fields
damn that man is sexy .. I do love those who are health nuts Jim Fixx died of a heart attack fit or not you going to die
Chris Tan
If you do not want to see your own dick, get all the fats on your belly!
Realitycheck
It really depends on the guy, some guys look very good meaty, and
some are creepy LOL
Same for skinny guys, some are sexy, and some are not.
bottom250
If you can fill me up and use me for your pleasure that is all I care about.
Dave Ambrose
Thx god
tllthn89
I agree. I like men w muscles don’t get me wrong. But I also like an avg body.
The only reason I am dating the guy I am now is bc he is a tad bigger. Kinda like it 😉
Homo Erectus
The “bod” is one thing, but the “dad” terminology and justification are disturbing.
To a lot of gay guys, “The dad bod says, ‘I pretend to go to the gym occasionally, but I also drink heavily on the weekends [and I beat the cr@p out of my sons] and enjoy eating eight slices of pizza at a time [and I don’t give a rat’s ass if I die at 60]’”
Bauhaus
@bottom250:
Do you ever have a non-sexual thought in your head? Jeez, you’re a horny bugger.
TomOH
“Ripped” guys creep me out to be honest, it’s one thing to be at a healthy weight, but when I can see every vein on you, and your body looks like a pack of shrink wrapped meat at the grocery store – it literally gives me the willies. I feel like I’m talking to one of those corpses in Bodies: The Exhibition. I like guys that look natural and are more laid back, not obsessive compulsive gym rats.
Incidentally, a friend of mine (who happens to be straight) who is *really* into Crossfit, has been complaining about this whole “dad bod” thing the past several days – he can’t seem to comprehend that many of us prefer guys with some meat on their bones, and has been getting all bent out of shape over it (no pun intended).
Jim Lewis
Beer bellies are still not considered sexy. Men with conventionally attractive faces who don’t have chiseled bodies are considered sexy.
IvanPH
No, ma’am.
Bellamy
Queerty, where the heck have YOU been?! They’ve ALWAYS been sexy (and that guy in the photo does NOT have a “beer gut”). Newsflash: the gay community isn’t all about bone-thin twinks! This is exactly why the Bear Community was formed, because REAL men have been sidelined by the mainstream gay community.
Bellamy
@Joseph Molnar:
YES, REALLY!
Twinks and muscle heads are in the TINY MINORITY, just like the Barbie Doll female cover models are among real females. NOT REALITY!
revjshoregoss
Hello Since the beginning of time! Bears, furry, bare chested, guys with broad chest a bit of a belly…always
maxdadmark
@Rob Ridings: Your guess is as good as anyone else’s. Those shallow queens feel so inferior that they attack anyone who doesn’t fit a certain demo. At it certainly isn’t because they spend money.
Bellamy
@Homo Erectus:
Just because you have father issues doesn’t mean “dad bods” refer to child abusers.
Bellamy
@Chris Tan: @Giancarlo85: “I am into slender smooth guys… not ones who let themselves go and don’t care about their bodies anymore.”
I just love that you think that your lust for anorexic little boys is normal.
Angelo Holt
Douglas Simms Jr. Told ya.
Ruth Dalto
For real. Who is
Giancarlo85
@Bellamy: Anorexic little boys? What the fuck are you on? I never said anorexic, and I never said “boys”. Grow a fucking brain. Your antics are not flying around here.
Maybe you were a victim of molestation.
I’m into GUYS MY AGE, dip shit.
Giancarlo85
@Bellamy: Oh that’s rich… so “real men” are only those with big hairy bellys like you? you’re just a lazy shit.
Doughosier
My boyfriend wants me to get a gut. I’m always dieting if I start to gain but he thinks they’re hot.
Junior Rosas
Chubby guys are the best!!!
DannX68
Fun thing is, I am not on the slim side (nor extremely overweight either, but *could* lose 10 pounds or so) and I have absolutely no problem getting picked up by slender/trained guys.
I have often wondered, whenever I see gays on hook-up sites only wanting slender/trained guys, if they ever see what reality is like? Out in the real world, very few people look exclusively at the body, but the whole package. And if the whole package is humour, brains, a nice smile and nice eyes and carrying yourself in a self-assured way, then THAT beats six-packs by miles!
McShane
@Giancarlo85: Such a humble response. *sarcasm font*
William Lawrence
sorry..not me
wpewen
Having come out in the disco thin 70’s boy were we glad during the 80s when Dad bod became cool. Always loved it-that’s the way MOST American men look. Love Daddy, love sleeping and fucking with Daddy, Now I am one but I always chase’em. Admit it, so many guys won’t. Hope gay slob becomes a look.
Glücklich
The poll is only an emphatic yes or a plain no.
How about this? Big guys/bellies (how I hate that word) aren’t NOT sexy but there is a HUGE difference between a proportionally large-bodied with a large midsection who’s still firm and a stoop-shouldered, thin- or hollow-chested (or moobs), fallen-ass pasty out-of-shape slobs with a gut and muffin top all droopin’ over the top of his pants.
tx75075
Sorry, but a hyper-extended stomach will never be sexy. Obesity kills. So many of my “bear” friends are either diabetic or pre-diabetic. Do your loved ones a favor and get to a healthier weight so you will be with us a long, long time.
bottom250
@Bauhaus: Honey, I will not apologize for my love of gay sex.
Homo Erectus
@Bellamy: Part of the definition of “dadbod” given here is:
“I drink heavily on the weekends…”
Really, drink “heavily” on almost every weekend? Don’t you think that’s a little odd? Or might have any negative consequences whatsoever besides getting a little FAT in the belly?
Not one post here has commented on that part.
Giancarlo85
@Homo Erectus: Yea liver damage…
@tx75075: Exactly. All sorts of health problems can result. Not just diabetes, but also heart disease and heart attacks. When someone is overweight or obese, their organs have to work harder… Thus putting them at an increased risk.
Bauhaus
@bottom250:
Nor will I. That’s wasn’t my point.
notevenwrong
I like all types except obese and anorexic, but guys who have some muscle but are a bit soft to the touch, with or without a bit of belly, are usually the best lovers.
OTOH, most of the times I have sex with a fitness model, I am disappointed. But there are exceptions to this also.
bottom250
@Bauhaus: hugs sweetie.
charmin88
To whom? You don’t have to have a six pack, but isn’t having a beer belly a indication your not eating healthy or taking care if you’re body. It’s okay to be thick, I think that’s sexy, but unless I’m imagining the wrong type of belly in my head it sounds dangerous
MinnesotaNotNice
I’ll take a Dadbod type guy any day of the week over anything else……6 pack abs, twink boy, obese bear, etc… It’s the perfect body for being able to grab onto and cuddle with and still be plenty active in and out of bed. Just make sure he’s hairy and has a beard…..YUM!
BlogShag
Says who? They are only sexy to people with low standards, bad taste, and other ugly fat slobs….. It’s Disgusting
It’s just another excuse from the propaganda engine to try and get people to accept the way obese people look. Sorry , it’s not going to happen.
If they can arrest people for pants sagging around their tight firm butts that show their butt crack, then obese people should be arrested for indecent exposure too.
BlogShag
@Franklin: “Bigger Bodies”? Another scapegoat and dIStractionist term. It’s not the size that looks offensive, it’s THE SHAPE!
And the poll is misleading. Most of those people who clicked yes, were thinking of a hard toned bodied DAD without a beer belly. Dad bod does not automatically mean that the guy looks like Jabba-The-Hut. There are many sexy, healthy looking dads running around with toned abs, etc. IT’S not that hard to do, you just have to exercise and eat right, and don’t eat junk. Apparently that’s a tall order for most people
Scott Sherman
right..I keep seeing this and the “dad bods” I guess the more you print it the truer it becomes? Because I’ve yet to this actual phenomenon happen anywhere…
James Beaman
I’ve always liked men with a little meat on them. They’re better lovers.
Tony Chaplinski
HEH I’m finally sexy
Our Bodies, Our Confidence: For gay men.
All bodies types are sexy in their own unique ways! <3
Ken Spragg
I understand this might be difficult for a blogger to come to terms with, but you *do* realize that “according to blogger Mackenzie Pearson, whose post Why Girls Love A Dad Bod went viral last week, beer bellies are officially in” doesn’t constitute anything *remotely* authoritative, right? It’s one woman opining on the internet, probably after drunkenly gossiping with like two or three of her friends. I expect that any scientific, objective study on popular preferences for body-type will continue to yield entirely predictable results for what people at large consider “sexy.”
Gloria Cowan
Very much doubt it……….
Alistair Corvin
Exsqueeze me?
Leon Wilborn
I really don’t believe this. I think it was trendy for a while because of what some blogger said, and there are some people who like larger physiques, but at the end of the day, no one’s kicking thin or muscular guys out of bed just to get next to a chub, especially the oh so body conscious gay man.
Robaé L. Jones
Nate Valriz
Officially? Now considered sexy? Ugh I can’t. THEY’VE ALWAYS BEEN SEXY!
Patrick Cremeans
Not to me.
Tim Grogan
I have one but no dates :/
Steven Wayne Greer
NOT
Pedro E. Frota
Thanks but NO THANKS !
Damon Robbins
What isn’t sexy are people who live on bird food diets,work out constantly and obsess over body hair.My bf and I eat what we want ,go to the gym when we want and accept our bodies as they are.
Auxifur Wolfgram
I used to work out, wanting to get chiseled and was starting to. But I haven’t been getting into that lately and pretty much stopped doing that. I’m a bit chubby, and I accept myself for who I am. 🙂
Doug Freelon
It took all these years to figure out wheat was giving me that belly, and now that it’s receding you tell me it was sexy?!! I give up!!
Nick Marcy
pardon me if i dont agree. do want you want but looking like a slob doesnt count as attractive in these parts…
Timothy Warner
I want a beer belly like that.
Will Glitzern
LOL The poll is up to 82%! So many guys wasting their life at the gym…
Lee Abadie
http://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/mens-health/in-depth/belly-fat/art-20045685