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It’s common knowledge that many men are attracted to women with large breasts. The usual explanation is that it’s a wired instinct that signals that the woman might be nurturing. Basically, men might prefer women with large breasts because it subconsciously suggests they could be good mothers. However, this theory isn’t necessarily accurate, necessitating a look at other reasons for this attraction.
Cultural norms play a role in this attraction as well, and it’s not universal. Different cultures view breasts very differently. For instance, in Mali, breasts are not sexualised, rather are thought of as functional – for feeding babies. This perspective is similar in many traditional societies, where women often go unclad at the top without it being considered sexual.
This all suggests that finding breasts sexually attractive is a learned behavior. Personal preferences for breast size may vary, but the belief in their sexual appeal is often taught and accepted. Men’s preference for larger or smaller breasts are often shaped by cultural context.
Therefore, when men glance at women with large breasts, they’re playing out what they’ve learned. Appreciating breasts as part of social norms is conditioning. Changing this perspective would require altering these cultural teachings.