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How Toxoplasmic Gondii affects attractiveness
"Toxoplasma gondii is linked to increased attractiveness in some studies, with research suggesting it may alter host metabolism and hormone levels to make them seem healthier or more appealing, which increases the parasite's chances of spreading."
- Physical and hormonal changes:
The parasite may alter host metabolism and hormone levels, such as increasing testosterone in men
- Perceived health: One study suggests infected individuals were perceived as healthier and more attractive, potentially as an evolutionary mechanism to increase the parasite's spread.
- Changes in appearance: Studies have found differences in appearance, such as infected men having less facial asymmetry and women having a lower body mass index.
- Increased Risk-Taking: Some research indicates that individuals infected with T. gondii tend to be more risk-taking or impulsive. These traits could potentially make someone more exciting or "bold," which some may interpret as more attractive, especially in social or romantic contexts.
- Subtle Behavioral Changes: Infected individuals might exhibit slight changes in personality, such as being more extroverted or socially confident, both of which are often considered attractive traits.
- Increased Social Dominance: There’s also evidence suggesting that infected individuals might exhibit behaviors related to dominance or a more “alpha” social role. The parasite seems to impact dopamine pathways, which could enhance certain personality traits such as assertiveness, dominance, or a competitive streak.
More symmetrical face, better health/age indicators, leaner, higher test, being more confident/bold, less social inhibition, more dominant and assertive. Just be infected by a parasite in cat feces, brutal
"Toxoplasma gondii is linked to increased attractiveness in some studies, with research suggesting it may alter host metabolism and hormone levels to make them seem healthier or more appealing, which increases the parasite's chances of spreading."
- Physical and hormonal changes:
The parasite may alter host metabolism and hormone levels, such as increasing testosterone in men
- Perceived health: One study suggests infected individuals were perceived as healthier and more attractive, potentially as an evolutionary mechanism to increase the parasite's spread.
- Changes in appearance: Studies have found differences in appearance, such as infected men having less facial asymmetry and women having a lower body mass index.
- Increased Risk-Taking: Some research indicates that individuals infected with T. gondii tend to be more risk-taking or impulsive. These traits could potentially make someone more exciting or "bold," which some may interpret as more attractive, especially in social or romantic contexts.
- Subtle Behavioral Changes: Infected individuals might exhibit slight changes in personality, such as being more extroverted or socially confident, both of which are often considered attractive traits.
- Increased Social Dominance: There’s also evidence suggesting that infected individuals might exhibit behaviors related to dominance or a more “alpha” social role. The parasite seems to impact dopamine pathways, which could enhance certain personality traits such as assertiveness, dominance, or a competitive streak.
More symmetrical face, better health/age indicators, leaner, higher test, being more confident/bold, less social inhibition, more dominant and assertive. Just be infected by a parasite in cat feces, brutal
