Dad bod
TopicHeard in 1 episode across 1 show since Aug 2026
"Dad bod" is a slang term referring to a male body shape characterized by a soft, slightly overweight physique, often featuring a "beer belly" or "spare tire" around the waist while the arms and legs remain relatively fit. The phrase gained widespread popularity in American culture to describe men, particularly middle-aged fathers, who maintain a balance between working out and enjoying a relaxed lifestyle.
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Women tend to prefer a moderately heavier male body type called a dad bod.
“women actually like a dad bod.”
Open the episode · Testosterone Expert: The Truth About DAD BOD & Why Women Find Fathers More Attractive!Listen at 1:17:31
Studies find single women most prefer the dad bod among presented male body types.
“Studies of single women have found that, you know, if you show them a series of body types, the dad bod is the most popular.”
Open the episode · The Scientist Who Scans Fathers' Brains: Parenthood Shrinks Your Brain, And Drops Testosterone 25%!Listen at 1:17:33
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