College students (N = 212) completed a survey designed to elicit information about their exercise habits, perceived sexual desirability, and body image. A number of body-image items were associated with both perceived physical attractiveness and perceived sexual desirability. Total body image was related to gender, exercise level, perceived physical attractiveness, perceived sexual desirability, and perception of self as a sexual partner.
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