Bootylicious Around the World: Where Do Curves Reign Supreme?

 

Ever wondered where the women with the most enviable curves tend to live? Well, a recent study by GitNuk (intriguing name, right?) sheds some light on this. It turns out, genetics and location play a bigger role than you might think!

 

The study looked at data from 17 countries and found a surprising mix of top contenders. South Africa takes the crown (or should we say the "booty crown"?) with an average buttock size of 105.9 cm (that's over 41 inches!). Argentina follows closely behind at 104 cm (41 inches).

 

But here's the twist – Sweden! Those stereotypically tall, blonde Scandinavians also boast impressive curves, averaging 103.9 cm (41 inches) around the hips. They join Greece (103.4 cm / 40.7 inch) and Germany (103 cm / 40.5 inch) in the top five. Interestingly, Brazil, often associated with beachy bodies, wasn't included in the ranking.

 

Now, let's talk about the other end of the spectrum. Asian women tend to have slightly smaller averages, ranging from 91.6 cm (36 inches) in India to 96.5 cm (38 inches) in South Korea. Citizens of Canada, France, USA, Australia, and the Netherlands fall somewhere in the middle.

 

So, what makes a big booty? Darcy Shapiro, an evolutionary anthropologist, explains that our larger glutes compared to other mammals are due to our upright walking posture. Lifestyle, diet, and even the structure of our spine also play a role.

 

But here's the fun part – it seems curves are not just about function, but also about perception. A study in the journal "Evolution and Human Behavior" suggests men find a 45-degree curve between the back and buttocks most attractive. Looks like those squats might not just be for sculpting, but for catching some eyes too!