"What do you love about full-figured women?"

"If you look good, you look good. 
 If Jennifer Hudson walked by right now, I would be all over her. I've met women who are plus-size, and they are fine just because of the way they carry themselves."

-Khalid S., 27, IT consultant

"I like ladies who are thick, shapely, well-endowed-all of that. I cannot see myself dating a woman who's small and skinny, shaped like the Eurocentric model. Plus-size women are 
 a visual aesthetic."

-Khari S., 41, 
 school administrator

"Thicker ladies are aware of their size and, depending on their age, have learned to embrace it. They also know what they want. Being a slim guy, I've found that bigger women like skinny men."

-Chris C., 29, songwriter

"Big girls are often the aggressor, quick to cater to a man's needs, and willing
 to provide things 
that other girls may frown upon."

-Calvin G., 32, legal assistant

"What I find different about plus-size ladies is how sexy, soulful and sensuous they are, like Mo'Nique or Jill Scott. When I've dated heavier women, they have been truly understanding, open-minded, and love to dance and do whatever it takes to maintain a healthy relationship with minimal drama."

                             -Erik M., 42, actor

What You Said:

In an essence.com poll, 59% of Essence readers said 
 they were attracted to heavyset men.