Sexy Dads: 6 in 10 Americans are More Attracted Dad Bods

A sexy dad is my favorite. The 'dad bod' is common knowledge. Why has it become a pop culture phenomenon and what does it actually mean? The dad body refers to a body shape found in middle-aged men that is relatively slim, but not lean or toned. Apparently, it's got more popularity than you think.

In the last few years, the dad bod has received a great deal of attention and praise, making men feel more confident about issues like hair loss and aging. Over 1,100 Americans from across the country were surveyed by Advdermatology about their opinions of dad bods. Here is what they found.

According to the study, six out of ten people are big fans of the "dad bod" physique and find it attractive. One in five Americans calls the "dad bod" the "new six-pack!" 49% of Americans think it is sexy. In addition to the dad bod's physical appeal, the study also discovered that people use terms like "family man," "supportive," and "caring" to describe this physique. Half of Americans also believe that dad bods make couples happier.

Recent studies show that 31% of men have developed dad bods since the pandemic began. The report can be found here if you'd like to see more.

Finally the list you’ve all been waiting for: Where does North Carolina rank among the “Daddest” dad states in the country? Well lucky for you, we found it.

Our friends over at Zippia.com put some good thought into figuring out what makes a state the most Dad. They put together an actually quite impressive list based on the following Dad factors:

“There are a lot of things that make dads, well, dads. It’s not only fathering a child, but it’s parenting a child- and the weird set of daddisms that seems to go with it.”

So, if you’re wondering, Iowa is at the top of the list for most “Dad” state in the country. And in last place is Florida, sorry Sunshine state, your just not the "daddest" of them all.

North Carolina comes in at a comfortable 6 on the list, getting a big boost as the top state in the country for the amount of money spent on kids, at $17,666 per year. So hats off to all the hard-working North Carolina dad's out there! We love you!