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FAQ on Muscle Women

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Why do you like muscle women?

Because we find them sexy! Each fan will give you a slightly different answer, but that's the general idea. In the same way that the media tries to convince us that slim women are sexy, and history tells us that fat women were sexy.

Besides that, some fans find muscular women exotic, especially as a warrior-type character.

Aren't they guys with boobs?

It's about how you choose to see it. Muscular women are still very female in behaviour and personality. Women are inwardly strong by nature and constitution (they gotta be for childbearing and raising a family), and muscles are an outward expression of that. Some prefer more muscles, some prefer less, but like the rush that She-Hulk feels as she transforms into a muscle goddess, muscle fans enjoy the feeling of that exhilaration.

Amazons seem mythical to us, because history often prefers to forget about strong and powerful women. Yet such women have always been a part of human civilisation, and many muscle women fans connect to them. You may even know some?

Aren't you scared of women who can break you in half?

If you think about it, there are so many things we can be scared about. Yet we love heroes like Wonder Woman, even though they too can break us in half. Why? Because the relationship can be protective and loving, not necessarily abusive.

Well, sometimes you show them breaking things... and people.

Apart from finding muscles arousing, sometimes fans like to experience a display of power. Most of the time, it's teasing/acting out with no permanent damage. There is no single explanation for this interest, but some theories suggest it may be related to certain childhood events or important persons in one's life, such as one's mother. Many psychologists consider that as long as the interest is not causing harm to the participants, it's within the spectrum of normal sexual orientations. This is because sexual interests can vary widely in any given society, and can be almost anything from shiny objects to cats to languages - it's just that most people won't tell you about it.

Is this some feminist or anti-male movement?

Not usually. We see beauty and sensuality in muscular and strong women, and maybe also a source of strength. As a result, many fans do highly respect women and celebrate strong, independent and confident women.

I still think they look freaky.

That's okay. Just as some people prefer Linkin Park and some prefer Bach, there's enough variety for everyone. People who post on dA want to share their creativity with fellow fans. It takes courage. It's not for everyone, so you don't have to enjoy it, but let people who enjoy it do so.

Erm, this sounds kinda interesting. Where can I find out more?

My Favorites is a collection of various female muscle artists on dA. And there's a club at femalemuscle.deviantart.com where you can see the artists in action. Many fans here will be happy to chat with you about why they like what they like. For general interests, www.amaz0ns.com is a good community to start with, and has a pretty friendly forum. Still have questions? Please ask.


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From StMercy2020:
Another assumption seems to be that men who like muscular women are gay-but-homophobic and are therefore displacing their feelings of lust (for men) onto women that society at large deems androgynous.

It's a shame, because it insults three groups of people simultaneously: it insults FM-enthusiasts because it implies that we can't tell the difference between beautiful women and effete men; it insults gay men because it implies that they believe that an "androgynous" woman could somehow fill the role of a male lover; it insults strong women by implying that they are somehow less beautiful and feminine because they are powerful.

From Baditude41:
I've always been attracted to muscular women. I also learned through the years, that for me, it's about breaking boundaries or setting new ones. Where I live, being African American, breaking the boundaries that we "can't have good jobs" or "have to be thuggish" are the ones I face daily. So needless to say, I'm all for breaking those malicious stereotypes...especially the ones which state that women with muscles are a bad thing.

From AngelsInc:
I'm going on 50 and have been confronted on multipule occasions on why I think, draw, and date muscular women. I think of it as the guy in HS that just can't keep his eye off the gymnast, cheerleader, swimmer, or field hockey player. They are women that are "hard rock" to do the sports they choose, and no one thinks anything is wrong with looking at them. Weightlifting in small amounts to keep tone has always been acceptable too. I think equal in everything, race, color, and sex. If a man can be a prettyboy (and be as straight as an arrow) and women love his look and it's not considered queer, then why can't a gorgeous woman have muscle and be looked at as the woman she is....beautiful.

From Jelarin:
I'm female and only sexually attracted to men (specifically, my husband). I draw muscular women because I made a character who is a fighter, and needs some strength to be a good fighter. I also dislike when people expect women to starve themselves, and be ashamed of muscles. My sister was a lifeguard over the summer, and before that in highschool, she was in swim team. So she has a nice muscle development. It's not really noticeable unless she flexes. But most of her clothes are tight around her arms. They shouldn't make clothes with skinny arms the only kind you can get. Anyway, I don't find muscular women sexy, but if it's not overdone I think it is healthy and attractive. Like figureskaters, gymnasts, dancers and swimmers.

From wIZBURF:
You can love muscular woman but still have other sexual tastes. The interest of muscular women also comes from the fact they are *not* mainstream, and that they, as characters, can provide a full array of innovative stories or background.

From MuscleWomen-Planet:
In the metaphysical realm, I get the feeling, just a feeling, that Earth is one of the few planets where males tend to be bigger than females. On most planets with humanoids, there is usually no size difference, or perhaps even, the females are slightly the larger. (After all, they have the tougher job to do, so to speak.) Here is a theory on what makes me gravitate towards women my size (6'+) anyway: musclewomen-planet.deviantart.…

From olafredland:
I'm trying to build muscle, which is more attractive in my eyes, and a woman with muscle is just more attractive to me, the same way a lot of guys see a great butt, or nice breasts.

From ZSunsTragedy:
A female, in my opinion, is stronger than a male; it's out of inspection between the two sexes I say this. The female is a being who must bear children and deal with overbearing men. What does this have to do with overmuscular women? Simple, many men seem to come to the conclusion that a female is not strong physically unless the males can actually see the muscles. I think this is not true. The muscles of a female pelvis is at least ten times stronger than that of a male. Why? Because they give birth. The only exception I give to a male being stronger than a female, is if the female gives up her unique individuality. I am not criticizing the males, simply asking them to look at the whole picture before jumping to fads of overstrong females and such.

From hardbodies:
You can stay many time to look all the curves on a muscular lady's arm. Each muscle release under the skin (don't know the right word), flexing and stretching them under each inch of her skin. This is something feline, animal and damn erotic.

From kinggym:
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I've had to answer a few of these recently, so I thought something like this might be handy for the benefit of the greater audience on dA. Our little community sure is growing by the day. Suggestions/questions are always welcome.
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