Women perceive men with stubble as the best romantic partners -- in love, sex and marriage, according to research findings described in this article.
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The explanation for the preference is not clear, but experts in human evolution say that that facial hair may be a signal of aggression because it boosts the apparent size of the lower jaw, emphasising the teeth as weapons.
Psychologists at Northumbria University who carried out the new study believe that stubbly men may offer women the best worlds - not too strongly masculine, but mature and with the potential to grow a full beard.
Ladies, is stubble sexy? And guys...do you at all factor romantic appeal into your decision to sport a quasi-beard?
P.S. If you're looking for some action -- of all facial hair varieties -- head to the Shanty Shack tonight for a free show by local party band Haywire. The music starts at 8 p.m. The bar's at 4475 Warm Springs Road.
