Do men age better than women ?

sxt

George Clooney and Brad Pitt and Pat Kenny and other men around 50 are still considered "sex symbols", there are not many women around 50 that are considered in the same way..

Do men age better or do women just appreciate older men better?

Grayson

Well I still look fabulous.

TeddyTedson

Mens skin doesn't lose it's elasticity as much as Womens.

biko

Men in general, no.
Movie stars with tons of money and facial creams and personal trainers, yes.

ITS_A_BADGER

BOTOX!

smash

Plastic surgery ftw!!!

4zn76tysfajdxp

biko wrote: »

Movie stars with tons of money and facial creams and personal trainers, yes.

And eh.... Pat Kenny, apparently.

Grayson

Connery was in his 70's and still considered a sex simbol. Then again, I'd tap Jane Fonda. I mean she's Barba-fcuking-rella.

Prodigious

Celia Crooked Baton wrote: »

And eh.... Pat Kenny, apparently.

900,000 a year has its perks...

ToddyDoody

I think so... Less leathery

humbert

Youth just isn't as important a factor in what is considered attractive.

Jen Pigs Fly

Men normally prefer young women, theres many an over 50 women who look amazing for their age, we just don't see it because of all the young 20something year old women out there

youtube!

Without a shadow of a doubt men age better we are the stronger sex after all.

tan11ie

If you look after your skin and have a healthy diet then male or female should age well.

The only difference is that men can get away with a few wrinkles as it can add to their distinguished look, women need the flawlessness to keep on the youthful side....ah the joys..

There aren't many men that I could honestly say look good for their age only a celeb.....Robert Downey Jr, lots of older female celebs look great at the moment but most is all down to botox and Dr plastic.

Fox_In_Socks

Topics covered in this thread:

Irish women vs women in other countries (usually Eastern Europe). Lazy stereotypes. "I went on a stag to Bratislava and etc etc". "I live in Oz and the older women are smoking hot". Irish women ugly, fat, lazy etc

Countered by men in other countries vs Irish men (less vocal). "Married a Spanish octogenarian and he's hot!" Irish men fat, ugly, lazy, drink too much etc

"Here comes the science" from one or two "informed posters" about plastic surgery rates/skin elasticity/lifestyle amongst cultures/nations/ethnic groups. Will obviously reference differences between hunter gatherer vs agricultural/post industrial cultures.

The picture brigade will educate us on hot men/women who smell of death but are still "hot".

Mod steps in and says "cool the jets".

Somehow, somewhere, abortion will enter the discussion.

My name is URL

Celia Crooked Baton wrote: »

And eh.... Pat Kenny, apparently.

Ronseal isn't that expensive

Dr Turk Turkelton

Always see lots of hot milfs coming up to late thirties/forty.
By the time they hit 43 they are no longer hot.They just seem to lose it in them 3 years.

Bad Santa

Yes, women tend to be old and wrinkly in the bingo hall and men distinguished in the funeral home.

smash

I wonder what the jersey shore lads will look like in 50 years

starlings

I'll see your George Clooney and Brad Pitt and raise you Nastassja Kinski and Isabella Rossellini. Pat Kenny, though, nah.

Dyr

smash wrote: »

I wonder what the jersey shore lads will look like in 50 years

Dickheads?

TeddyTedson

I shouldn't make such a sweeping statement perhaps, but I think women in this country are extremely good looking. When I go to town I see women everywhere who could be models. They're sooo good looking is it any wonder that there's no work being done anymore. Everyone's too bloody distracted!

Paddycrumlinman

I'm like a fine wine, I get better with age. I know some people who age like sour milk... Ha Ha.

Yes, I do think men age better than women.

smash

Bambi wrote: »

Dickheads?

So they'll look the same then...

Fr_Dougal

It's all about how much exposure you have to the sun. I know some girls in their mid-20's that have the skin of 90 year olds, waaaaaay too much sun.

Scanlas The 2nd

biko wrote: »

Men in general, no.
Movie stars with tons of money and facial creams and personal trainers, yes.

If by movies stars with tons of money and facial creams and personal trainers you mean men who don't abuse their bodies with alcohol, a terrible diet and who exercise regularly then you have a point.

bnt

I bloody well hope I they do!

sxt

sxt wrote: »

Do men age better or do women just appreciate older men better?

No they don't, but they tell each other they do all the time, and women fall victim of the opposite.

Most men who harp on about how older men are like fine wines blah blah, are middle aged men trying to get with/justifying getting with much younger women.

There are exceptions, but not nearly as many as some men have convinced themselves of.

I don't appreciate being hit on by someone 20 years my senior trying to impress me with his worldly wisdom and decades of experience.

Some big age gaps work really well, but you still hear the odd guy talk about how much he loves his wife 35 years his junior. If he loved her that much why would he condemn her to pushing his wheelchair or changing his diaper, possibly followed by 20 years of widowhood?

Scortho

Men who look after themselves and stay healthy age better. But there are a lot of men out there with beer bellies.
That said I'd still tap Rachel welch who is 72! Plastic surgery has played an important role in her life anyway!:)
http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Raquel_Welch

Bad Santa

Scortho wrote: »

Raquel_Welch

Kim Novak, aged very well also. Here she is at 74 back in 2002.

Unfortunately, she has had a ten year fling with a plastic surgeon's knife since then.

daisybelle2008

Some people age better than others, I don't think it is gender related...but more genetic, lifestyle and attitude related...

TeddyTedson

My last post should help me score at the next boards beers. Or perhaps I just sounds like a creep....:o

TeddyTedson

TeddyTedson wrote: »

My last post should help me score at the next boards beers. Or perhaps I just sounds like a creep....:o

Intention declared = outcome negated.

Should have kept quiet.:p

Zascar

I think this sums it up pretty well: http://thebeautydial.files.wordpress.com/2012/07/z2.png

tylercheribini

womens tits drop to their knees and their arses balloon to the size of the death star when they get old..and thats not even mentioning the menopause.that said though when women are hot they are hot.many hetrosexual female friends of mine spend more time admiring the female form than male.

Sala

No 50 something man I have ever seen looks like George Clooney. He's always the example that is wheeled out as well, as if balding beer bellied 30 somethings will magically turn into Clooney the older they get.

Ihatecuddles-old

Robert deNiro would still get it. He's 50 years older than me.

I think there's more older movie stars I'm attracted to than young ones.

Jennifer anniston is in her 40's and IMO looks just as good as when she was 20!

augustus gloop

Bad Santa wrote: »

Kim Novak, aged very well also. Here she is at 74 back in 2002.

Unfortunately, she has had a ten year fling with a plastic surgeon's knife since then.

are you on drugs? shes a wench

phasers

Helen Mirren is amazing looking, how old is she?

generally women just get a raw deal. First you have to live with periods, childbirth, etc in your prime then menopause hits and you grow a mustache and your tits fall to the floor.

Whenever my Mam sees a good looking woman over 50 she says 'She's never had children'. Maybe that's the secret. That or loads of money like Helen. God is she hot.

Agricola

Ihatecuddles wrote: »

Jennifer anniston is in her 40's and IMO looks just as good as when she was 20!

I dunno. I think the glow has gone off her. She looks like what she is, a well maintained 40 something who maybe overdoes the dieting and face creams. Back in her Friends heyday she was something else.

shed head

everybody does should they look after themselves and exercise, however i would argue all the years of make up/crap takes its toll on womens - surely. At the end of the day we were not designed to cover our faces in crap, unfortunately vanity rules the head, time has the last laugh though!!

Eve_Dublin

Fox_In_Socks wrote: »

Topics covered in this thread:

Irish women vs women in other countries (usually Eastern Europe). Lazy stereotypes. "I went on a stag to Bratislava and etc etc". "I live in Oz and the older women are smoking hot". Irish women ugly, fat, lazy etc

Countered by men in other countries vs Irish men (less vocal). "Married a Spanish octogenarian and he's hot!" Irish men fat, ugly, lazy, drink too much etc

"Here comes the science" from one or two "informed posters" about plastic surgery rates/skin elasticity/lifestyle amongst cultures/nations/ethnic groups. Will obviously reference differences between hunter gatherer vs agricultural/post industrial cultures.

The picture brigade will educate us on hot men/women who smell of death but are still "hot".

Mod steps in and says "cool the jets".

Somehow, somewhere, abortion will enter the discussion.

Haha!!:D

Candie wrote: »

No they don't, but they tell each other they do all the time, and women fall victim of the opposite.

Most men who harp on about how older men are like fine wines blah blah, are middle aged men trying to get with/justifying getting with much younger women.

There are exceptions, but not nearly as many as some men have convinced themselves of.

I don't appreciate being hit on by someone 20 years my senior trying to impress me with his worldly wisdom and decades of experience.

This really makes me laugh. The amount of men in their late 50s and up who've cracked onto me over here (not being a big head....fellas my own age rarely do) thinking they have a chance. I'm having a coffee in the middle of the day and I get some fella with his belt fastened round his beer belly and comb over giving me a wink while the bar man tells me the coffee is paid for. Dear god. For the sheer comedy factor (and the free beverage ), it's worth it. They obviously believed the myth that men (generally) age grow old like a fine wine. Only the exceptional few do.

I didn't choose either. Both men and women can be attractive as they get older as long as they're strict about their diet and grooming regime and if they were good looking to begin with. And genes play a massive part too. Times are changing and it seems women have more money and time to spend on themselves than in the past. We've all got a shelf life though, even Brad Pitt et al.

Flawless youth is appealing but attractiveness isn't necessarily the reserve of the young.

Scanlas The 2nd

Candie wrote: »

No they don't, but they tell each other they do all the time, and women fall victim of the opposite.

Most men who harp on about how older men are like fine wines blah blah, are middle aged men trying to get with/justifying getting with much younger women.

There are exceptions, but not nearly as many as some men have convinced themselves of.

I don't appreciate being hit on by someone 20 years my senior trying to impress me with his worldly wisdom and decades of experience.

Some big age gaps work really well, but you still hear the odd guy talk about how much he loves his wife 35 years his junior. If he loved her that much why would he condemn her to pushing his wheelchair or changing his diaper, possibly followed by 20 years of widowhood?

You do realise no one has to justify getting with younger people. Everyone is entitled to their personal tastes in the opposite sex or same sex if that's the case.

Eve_Dublin

Scanlas The 2nd wrote: »

You do realise no one has to justify getting with younger people. Everyone is entitled to their personal tastes in the opposite sex or same sex if that's the case.

It looked like she was cracking something called a "joke". Tis de new ting.

Edit: I'm cringing for myself here. Crap of sarcasm by me. Get back in your bucket, Eve.

smash

Eve_Dublin wrote: »

It looked like she was cracking something called a "joke". Tis de new ting.

Its bound to catch on...

Ihatecuddles-old

phasers wrote: »

generally women just get a raw deal. First you have to live with periods, childbirth, etc in your prime then menopause hits and you grow a mustache and your tits fall to the floor.

Brilliant

Bad Santa

augustus gloop wrote: »

are you on drugs? shes a wench

Of course she's a wench, she's 70 fcuking years old. I'm just saying she's a good looking one, for her years.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IK8lTYkOQyU

HalloweenJack

Yes.

My guess is it's to do with chemicals. I think this is what I heard but I'm fairly ignorant on biology so could be well wrong: After the menopause, women stop producing estrogen, which is what makes them womanly. However, men continue producing testosterone so they retain their manliness. Is that correct or am I talking out of my arse?

Eve_Dublin

HalloweenJack wrote: »

Yes.

My guess is it's to do with chemicals. I think this is what I heard but I'm fairly ignorant on biology so could be well wrong: After the menopause, women stop producing estrogen, which is what makes them womanly. However, men continue producing testosterone so they retain their manliness. Is that correct or am I talking out of my arse?

Men start producing more Estrogen and women produce more Testosterone. We basically switch genders. My dad has taken to wearing flouncy purple silk shirts since he hit 70 and raises his pinky while drinking his tea.

ElvisChrist6

Men do age better than women, I think... But you still can't beat Meryl Streep.

Miss Lockhart

I think it's more individual really. In my own experience of people I actually know and see up close, I think the ladies edge it.

I don't think there's any point discussin celebs - god knows how much surgery they had!

Sally Field was on Sky yesterday looking amazing, but I'm sure it's not all natural.