Large study finds women’s sexual attractions and fantasies are more fluid than men’s
A massive analysis of 56,892 participants across three online datasets found that men show more gender-specific attraction and fantasies, while women exhibit a broader range of attractions and more non-preferred gender interest. Straight men were most exclusive; patterns among gay and lesbian participants varied. The study used direct self-reports and indirect measures (IAT and qIAT) and discusses implications for sexuality theories, including the roles of social norms and objectification. Limitations include online samples and reliance on proxy measures rather than physiological arousal.