Men With Beards Seem Like They Make Good Parents This one may surprise you. That same 2013 study found that men with full beards were rated highest for perceived parenting ability and overall health.

Women find men with light stubble most attractive, and men with full beards as most masculine. A fuller beard is perceived as indicative of good fathering ability and more investment in offspring.

According to the paper, "...beards are judged as more attractive than clean-shaven faces for long-term relationships." SEE ALSO: Think twice before grabbing prepared food at the grocery store ...

In the same 2013 study, men with heavy stubble scored highest on overall attractiveness. Meanwhile, a 2008 study indicated that light stubble was the most attractive and was also preferred for ...

In the same 2013 study, men with heavy stubble scored highest on overall attractiveness. Meanwhile, a 2008 study indicated that light stubble was the most attractive and was also preferred for ...

In the same 2013 study, men with heavy stubble scored highest on overall attractiveness. Meanwhile, a 2008 study indicated that light stubble was the most attractive and was also preferred for ...

Here's what the science suggests: Beards Are Considered Masculine Because beards are unique to men, they may function much like colorful plumage or complex birdsong in the animal kingdom—as a ...

Here's what the science suggests: Beards Are Considered Masculine Because beards are unique to men, they may function much like colorful plumage or complex birdsong in the animal kingdom—as a ...

In the same 2013 study, men with heavy stubble scored highest on overall attractiveness. Meanwhile, a 2008 study indicated that light stubble was the most attractive and was also preferred for ...

Men With Beards Seem Like They Make Good Parents. This one may surprise you. That same 2013 study found that men with full beards were rated highest for perceived parenting ability and overall health.

Here's what the science suggests: Beards Are Considered Masculine Because beards are unique to men, they may function much like colorful plumage or complex birdsong in the animal kingdom—as a ...