Just one in eight women consider themselves attractive, poll finds - Polidicks

[quote] LONDON - More than one in four women admit the biggest pressure to be "beautiful" comes from themselves, according to a new study. And only one in eight (13 per cent) have the confidence to call themselves "attractive". Natural beauties Holly Willoughby and Kate Winslet were in the top three of women's most "inspirational beauties", beaten only by the nation's sweetheart Kate Middleton in the Dove Body Confidence Census 2012. And the survey of 1,000 women, conducted by Dove Skincare, found more than three-quarters (78 per cent) rated "real women" as the image they would most like to see in beauty advertising, over celebrities and teenage girls. However, one-in-four women were unable to remember when they last received a compliment that made them feel beautiful. The poll found 27 per cent of women admit the biggest pressure to be beautiful actually comes from themselves. As a result, just one in eight women (13 per cent) have the confidence to call themselves 'attractive'. Society (19 per cent) and the media (13 per cent) were next on the list of top beauty pressures, but just five per cent of women feel pressure from friends, family and partners. The Daily Telegraph reported that the research also revealed that the secret to United Kingdom women feeling confident was a clear combination of relationships and looking good. Being loved (72 per cent) was the biggest confidence booster for women, followed by having a strong relationship or marriage (53 per cent), liking how you look in the mirror (35 per cent), being in good physical shape (33 per cent), and taking good care of yourself (31 per cent). Although "being loved" rated highest as the biggest influence on confidence, looks are still playing a key role in boosting self-esteem. The vast majority of women (82 per cent) agree they feel their best inside and out when they care about the way they look. The art of paying compliments also rated highly in helping women feel beautiful, with 50 per cent agreeing they feel more confident when they are complimented - second only to being in a happy relationship. However, one-in-four women were unable to remember when they last received a compliment that made them feel beautiful. The research also revealed different attitudes to confidence across varying age groups. As women get older, the amount of compliments they give per day reduces significantly. One in five 18 to 24-year-old old women (20 per cent)tell their female friends they look beautiful on a daily basis, but just fone in 25 of 55 to 64-year-olds (four per cent) do the same. Both those age groups had the lowest beauty confidence while those in the 25 to 29-year-old age bracket feel the most assured about their looks. Dove claims to be a worldwide pioneer in raising women's self-esteem and supporting real beauty, and is launching a new nationwide billboard campaign this month. Supporting the Dove Skincare range, it introduces "Alexis", a British-born Real Woman scouted for her positivity and body confidence. Ms Ali Fisher, Dove's marketing manager, said: "Eight years on from the launch of Dove's Campaign for Real Beauty, it's clear there is still a need for women like Alexis to help boost self-esteem around the country. "Dove's Body Confidence Census proves it is as important as ever for women to know they are beautiful inside and out. We hope our new Dove skincare campaign will remind women everywhere to celebrate their own natural beauty and be happy in their own skin." Ms Alexis Foreman, who features in the new Dove skincare campaign, said: "I hope women see me on the billboards and feel empowered. "I still can't believe it's actually me up there. Being part of the campaign is something my family is genuinely proud of, and I can't tell you what it's done for my confidence." AGENCIES[/quote] [url]http://www.todayonline.com/World/EDC120423-0000104/Just-one-in-eight-women-consider-themselves-attractive,-poll-finds[/url]

With the nowadays societies standards and what it expects from people's physical appearance, I'm not even surprised how many women have so low self-esteem.

Fuck sake women, most of you are physically attractive, those who aren't physically probably have some other great trait [b]Edit:[/b] Ladies, if you're unsure, send my your photo and I'll tell you :v: [b]Edit:[/b] Nudes are good

Photoshop. That's it.

I will never understand why others want so desperately to look "good". No, I really don't. I don't care, could someone explain why you would?

Ironically it's always the ugliest ones/slutiests that truly believe they're atractive.

Are they genuinely feeling unattractive or are they just saying that like so many other generic classics like "I'm fat".

that's shitty, and i feel bad because im sure there's a lot of really cute girls, who think they have to be "hot", to be good looking

Fishing for compliments on a whole new scale. "I'm fat!"

thanks for the title, download please see [URL="http://facepunch.com/threads/1179330?p=35686370&viewfull=1#post35686370"]this post[/URL] which better expains also rate me dumb before moving on [QUOTE=AceOfDivine;35684672]Are they genuinely feeling unattractive or are they just saying that like so many other generic classics like "I'm fat".[/QUOTE] [QUOTE=Downsider;35684792]Fishing for compliments on a whole new scale. "I'm fat!"[/QUOTE] [QUOTE=download;35684494]Fuck sake women, most of you are physically attractive, those who aren't physically probably have some other great trait [B]Edit:[/B] Ladies, if you're unsure, send my your photo and I'll tell you :v: [B]Edit:[/B] Nudes are good[/QUOTE] Yeah guys! All woman just say this because they want to be complimented! They're just joking! Evil sluts! ALSO, GIVE ME NUDES.

[QUOTE=Shadaez;35684831]Yeah guys! All woman just say this because they want to be complimented! They're just joking! Evil sluts! ALSO, GIVE ME NUDES.[/QUOTE] Hurrr, it's a joke

[QUOTE=SlayerFin;35684487]With the nowadays societies standards and what it expects from people's physical appearance, I'm not even surprised how many women have so low self-esteem.[/QUOTE] And then there's one good comment. [editline]23rd April 2012[/editline] [QUOTE=download;35684850]Hurrr, it's a joke[/QUOTE] Oh, HAHA! Just like on top gear?

Wow, that's much lower than I ever would have expected. I need to start giving honest compliments more often.

[QUOTE=Shadaez;35684853] Oh, HAHA! Just like on top gear?[/QUOTE] No those are actually funny.

This is why I think it would be a good idea if everyone could just inform, out loud, random people you meet if they have got a nice ass/cute eyes/good boobs/nice scent etc. the second it crosses your mind instead of just keeping it to yourself. Though some women might take me complimenting their rack the wrong way and call the police so I'm not doing that myself. :v:

Reminds me of this time I told a girl that she was way prettier than a model that she considered pretty. In reply she told me to get my head checked. :suicide:

7 more for me.:quagmire:

[QUOTE=download;35684494]Fuck sake women, most of you are physically attractive, those who aren't physically probably have some other great trait [b]Edit:[/b] Ladies, if you're unsure, send my your photo and I'll tell you :v: [b]Edit:[/b] Nudes are good[/QUOTE] not a lot of girls visit FP so your post doesnt increase your chances of getting laid

[QUOTE=Shadaez;35684831]Yeah guys! All woman just say this because they want to be complimented! They're just joking! Evil sluts! ALSO, GIVE ME NUDES.[/QUOTE] [QUOTE=Shadaez;35684853]And then there's one good comment. [editline]23rd April 2012[/editline] Oh, HAHA! Just like on top gear?[/QUOTE] Shit guys, the no-fun police is here.

[QUOTE=Dr. Fishtastic;35685394]not a lot of girls visit FP so your post doesnt increase your chances of getting laid[/QUOTE] [I]WHOOSH[/I] Some of you folks need to learn how to take a joke :v:

We should all pitch in & compliment any females we know, but not in a creepy way! "You look good today!" "You're a sight for sore eyes!" "Has anyone told you that you have beautiful eyes?" "God your butt is like, perfect can I get in on that?" Wait not that last one

Look up and above those around you, woman You're beautiful

That's a lie. They are only doing this for attention. They post their pictures on the internet with comments like "omg I am soooo ugly .__. X___X pls gibe me compliments" while having several people in real life being after them or telling them they are looking good. If they really had a self esteem problem they wouldn't whore themselves so much on facebook.

[QUOTE=person11;35685481]We should all pitch in & compliment any females we know, but not in a creepy way! "You look good today!" "You're a sight for sore eyes!" "Has anyone told you that you have beautiful eyes?" "God your butt is like, perfect can I get in on that?" Wait not that last one[/QUOTE] Why? Unless you're trying to get laid.

[QUOTE=Desuh;35685572]That's a lie. They are only doing this for attention. They post their pictures on the internet with comments like "omg I am soooo ugly .__. X___X pls gibe me compliments" while having several people in real life being after them or telling them they are looking good. If they really had a self esteem problem they wouldn't whore themselves so much on facebook.[/QUOTE] Eh, I think it's unfair to generalize like that. There are definitely attention whores out there, you'll hear no dispute on that, but there are a lot of attractive women out there who have a genuine image problem. As one of the above posters said, our unrealistic beauty standards have helped cause a lot of self-esteem problems for both women and men alike. [editline]23rd April 2012[/editline] [QUOTE=AceOfDivine;35685610]Why? Unless you're trying to get laid.[/QUOTE] Being a decent person seems as good as reason as any. There doesn't have to be some ulterior motive beyond making the other person feel good for a little while.

[QUOTE=Desuh;35685572]That's a lie. They are only doing this for attention. They post their pictures on the internet with comments like "omg I am soooo ugly .__. X___X pls gibe me compliments" while having several people in real life being after them or telling them they are looking good. If they really had a self esteem problem they wouldn't whore themselves so much on facebook.[/QUOTE] What's more likely. One in eight women consider themselves attractive, a trend fueled by societies fascination with perfect physical appearance and the constant bombardment of unrealistic artistic standards women are exposed to on a daily basis. Or that seven out of eight women are attention whores

[QUOTE=Desuh;35685572]That's a lie. They are only doing this for attention. They post their pictures on the internet with comments like "omg I am soooo ugly .__. X___X pls gibe me compliments" while having several people in real life being after them or telling them they are looking good. If they really had a self esteem problem they wouldn't whore themselves so much on facebook.[/QUOTE] Sounds like you've only dealt with emotional teenage girls. [QUOTE=AceOfDivine;35685610]Why? Unless you're trying to get laid.[/QUOTE] Well if you're being a dick, then expect people to act like dicks against you.

[QUOTE=Desuh;35685572]That's a lie. They are only doing this for attention. They post their pictures on the internet with comments like "omg I am soooo ugly .__. X___X pls gibe me compliments" while having several people in real life being after them or telling them they are looking good. If they really had a self esteem problem they wouldn't whore themselves so much on facebook.[/QUOTE] They stay outta the kitchen they make us feel bad And they say they are ugly but they whore themselves...... Women are trying to make men and penis's extinct

[QUOTE=Sunday_Roast;35685176]Reminds me of this time I told a girl that she was way prettier than a model that she considered pretty. In reply she told me to get my head checked. :suicide:[/QUOTE] Yeah, I once went to school with a girl who, despite being quite pretty, insisted that she wasn't. Seriously, that's no fun at all to be around with.

My GF says she looks like the grudge, when she looks like a model.