A licensed clinical psychologist explains, “Aesthetic attraction is being drawn to or appreciating the physical beauty of another person without necessarily wanting any physical, romantic, or sexual contact with that person.” Carrie Goldberg, Ph.D.
If you’ve ever seen someone and thought “wow, they’re so cute!” While you also don’t want to touch them, date them, or have sex with them, you likely have experienced aesthetic attraction.
In addition to explicit attractiveness — admiration for someone’s body or face — aesthetic attraction to someone’s appearance can include attraction to fashion, tattoos, piercings, hair style and general demeanor, says a licensed therapist. Neathery Falchuk LCSW-S, CGP.
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