Thank god gay men don’t care nearly as much about height as straight women

5'8" is fine, but below 5'6" would be an issue for me unless the face was extremely handsome or the body was very big and muscular.

Yes, OP. Straight women and gay men may have similar tastes in hot men, but height is one of those traits that they are totally opposite on.

Another one is "hippie" types. A lot of wmoen find those types atrractive, most gay men do not.

I'm 5'6". I had no idea height was an issue for anyone pre-Datalounge. Now I know: there's a hater for every category.

Short gay guys can be very hot. One of the fattest cocks I’ve ever seen in person was on a guy 5’5” and Hispanic. He had a hot ass too, but most Latin men do.

I'm a very short, straight woman. I don't care that much about height unless the guy has short man syndrome. The shortest man I've gone out with was 5'6, I think.

I love shorter gay men. Much hotter bodies.

Most women prefer over 6 feet and think they’re compromising if they’re getting shorter. 14% of the human population is over 6 feet. Their standards are very high.

R1- You sound shallow and you're a HEIGHTIST.

I’m very short and fat. Take me, you brutes!

[quote][R1]- You sound shallow and you're a HEIGHTIST.

r8 - you type short (and fat).

Have you heard of the 666 Rule? A guy must be 6ft or taller, make at least 6 figures, and have at least 6 inches.

Straight women's demand that their boyfriends be of a certain height seems to be only getting stronger. There's a photo pose that's very popular with young women (at least where I live) where the woman sort of leans into the man and puts her hand on his chest, as if she would fall over if her big strong man wasn't there to prop her up.

I will add, also, that a female relative of mine is married to a man who is 6' 4"/ 193 cm (which is, I suppose, rather tall in this country) and she gets a real kick out of it when other women mention his height.

Height is definitely a consideration for the gay men I know. I live in NYC though so it just goes along with the other extreme expectations, income, looks, attitude, friends.

Anything below 5’9’’ is almost a none starter unless you’re stunning in the looks department and even then it only goes down to 5’7” [italic]maybe[/italic].

Little guys almost exclusively end up with other little guys because the more classically proportioned male 5’11” - 6’3” is the expectation.

I agree [R14] NY too.

I’m 6’ and no one describes me as tall. I’m not short, I’m just not tall. In my experience in the city, 6’2” is the absolute goal.

[quote]Little guys almost exclusively end up with other little guys because the more classically proportioned male 5’11” - 6’3” is the expectation.

I think little guys tend to end up with little guys because taller men have a tendency treat little guys like Hummel figurines or children.

This TikTok girl has been measuring guys heights and there are LIES. Why do they say 6'1"?

But they sure are sticklers about length.

[R16] 😂

May seem unkind but that’s true.

R17 Because they’re trying to impress women.

It’s hypocritical for women to complain about men’s standards but break out a measuring tape to humiliate men trying to reach their unrealistic standards.

And mens standards for women are low low low. Be cute and nice. Women’s standards are “be 14% of the human population”.

Where do you live R20?

Men lie about their height because of their [italic]own[/italic] insecurities. Both straight men and gay men lie about it.

A woman’s height [italic]does[/italic] matter. Anything shorter than 5’4” requires an explanation. And most men who are 6’+ 8, 9, or 10 ends up with a girl under 5’7” no matter her looks.

They’re making it work

I've commented on this several times before... I'm 5'4" 130lbs 30w Italian, very active, I bike, swim and hike most everyday, and I've never had a problem with my vertical stature being a roadblock for getting paved or steamrolled. The vast majority of guys I hook up with are indeed taller than myself, generally 5'9" to 6"4", very few guys my size. I'm shy and quiet, not aggressive at all. The taller guys approach me, the shorter guys rarely do. I almost never say the first word or make the first move, they come up to me. I've never had an issue for a lack of company. Also, it helps that when they discover that I am an LMT, they're interested in a professional male anatomy massage, the works, totally nude, and no complaints. I also feel like my size is not a threat to them in any way, so they feel comfortable in my presence. That's been my experience over the years, my height is not a deal breaker. In addition, I'm 58yo sgwm with my own private place in a central location, and the age range is college age up to 40ish. I rarely have anything in common with guys my age, they complain too much. I appreciate young men just looking for a good time, no attitude, no drama, no BS, just a few hours of hot stuff. And I know how to please a man... ;-)

[quote]male anatomy massage

That's one way of putting it, you WHORE!

I'm a 5'5" woman and get asked out disproportionately by men 5'7" or shorter. Straight, short men seem to have a really hard time finding girlfriends.

Life is good for Little Gay People.

I know plenty of women, especially white women for some reason, who don't give two shits about height. Some women I know have said that tall men can be quite domineering and controlling.

I am 5 foot 9 inches in flats and used to live in stilettos. I, sadly, would never date a guy shorter than me. I have slept with a few though. My bad feminist side insists that, while I can take care of myself at all times, if I am going to let someone in my life they have to be able to take care of me too and I don't date rich guys so that leaves big guys and handy guys.

Mary Richards was a good person, but even she was bothered by the height of her dates.

Actually, having a pocket gay to toss around, then play ring-toss with, can be a barrel of laughs.

Bottoms can’t afford to be so picky, there’s too many of them and not enough tops.

And tops, especially tall, do like shorter guys because it’s fun for them. Also a lot of tops just want a hole and to get off and don’t mind shit like this.

R1 Why?

R10 = confirmed shallow and HEIGHTIST

R14 Do you feel the need to be protected by a tall guy like a WOMAN?

I'm 6ft 2in and I don't want someone taller than me or even my height. No more than 5ft 11in and and as little as 5ft 5in or even a bit less.

Nothing worse than short men

Somebody wrote a song about this in the 70s...

Short in stature, but towering in intelligence is a worthy compromise.

- Sapiosexual

Shorter husky men have the nicest butts of anyone.

As a 5’3 guy, I can say with 100% certainty that my height has been more of a hinderance than advantage in my sex/love life. I’m too short even for guys who say they’re into shorter guys (and no, I’m neither a midget nor trans).

R14 exactly- I live in NYC and my height automatically makes me unattractive, while elsewhere my looks would be (and have been) considered significantly above average.

R39, I don't suppose you are an elementary school teacher with a twin? If so, I had a major crush on you.

If you are a man under 5’7 you are basically a midget.

R40 nope! I wish someone had a major crush on me lol.

R41 midgets are by definition under 4’10 and usually closer to 4’ even. So… I’m not offended because you’re factually wrong.

Interesting studies re why the Dutch are so tall has revealed that tall men are more desirable to straight Dutch women and tall men have more children than the shorties.

So the population continues to grow taller with each generation. Fascinating.

That said I'm 6'3" and my husband is 6 '2" . I have to admit to being a gay height troll.

OP doesn't understand the procreation thing like choosy women who want their babies to come out looking as best as they genetically can. The gays don't have to give birth, thus, they can fuck with anything, without worrying that their offspring will be a midget.

[quote][R1] Why?

Mostly because I like having something big and solid to hold on to. Shorter (and smaller) is associated with "dainty" in my mind.

Also, I started finding guys attractive very, very young, so older guys (think 3rd grade vs. 6th grade) were much bigger. Guys who are markedly shorter than I am are associated with being younger. It sort of skeeves me out unless there is some factor, like really muscular, to offset the sense that I'm with a much too young person.

R44 I suspect all sexual beings are mostly attracted to or are likely to seek LTR with partners they innately feel are genetically preferential, regardless of ability to procreate. I think it’s a hardwired trait.

I don't necessarily agree that gay men don't care as much as women, I often see things online where people are lusting after tall guys, wanting tall guys to top them etc., seeing shorter guys and assuming they must be bottoms etc. It's all that typical bullshit of equating height with masculinity and then equating masculinity with sexual position, all of which I find completely pathetic but it is how a lot of gays think for some reason.

I'm 6ft and I don't care about height unless there was a huge difference to the point it made kissing difficult. I've dated/had sex with men who were 6'4 to 5'7, not bothered.

Honestly - I think there is a ceiling to women and height (yes, it's a pun). I've said on lots of threads I am 6'9, and most women showed no interest. When women/men do hit on me, it's because I have strawberry blonde hair and green eyes... The height is too off-putting.

Honestly - there is a ceiling on this (yes, it's a pun). I've said on lots of threads I am 6'9, and women/men are more into the strawberry blonde hair and green eyes combo I have going on. I guess my height is too off-putting.

I would climb a (straight) six nine guy like a monkey on a tree.