Do Girls Like Guys with Earrings? We Ran a Poll to Find Out
Earrings on men are becoming increasingly popular yet again.
The last large resurgence was around the 1990s and early 2000s.
Back then, many notable musicians helped push this trend forward. Some examples include rappers like Tupac or boybands like NSYNC or Backstreet Boys.
So, we ran a poll for what women think of them today.
In addition, for those who had a preference, we also asked if girls only liked studs or hoops.
Here are their answers...
Verdict on Men Wearing Earrings
As you can tell by the chart, most women do like earrings.
Over 70% of women like earrings on men, with studs being preferable.
While a sizable number still said no, comparing this to how often you see men wear them is a bit surprising.
The average age of women responding was 24 years old.
It's logical to assume this fashion trend aligns more with the younger crowd, mainly Gen Z.
This style with the cross seems particularly popular with them:
It seems to be a safe bet if you're considering whether to get one (regardless of style).
At the very least, start with a simple stud.
It's usually what's provided when they first pierce your ear, anyway.
Earring Likeness Rates
| Answers | Responses |
|---|---|
| Yes | 73 |
| No | 41 |
| Yes but only hoops | 2 |
| Yes but only studs | 24 |
About the Study
- We ran this survey asking 140 American women about the attractiveness of earrings.
- The survey has a 95% confidence rate with an 8% margin of error.
- The average age is approximately 24 years old.
- The study was published on December 8th, 2023.
- The platform used was Prolific, and the responses were anonymous.
- Ethnicity: 45% White, 25.71% Asain, 12.14% Black, 7.86% Mixed, 9.29% N/A
- PDF Survey Download
