MEN have rated women's vaginas in the name of science - and revealed what attributes are most attractive.

Previous research has shown women's perceptions of vaginas are often shaped by social and cultural influences, including unrealistic expectations created by watching porn.

But in a new study, scientists found men viewed female genitalia in a favourable light and much preferred function over appearance.

Their research involved 212 heterosexual men, aged 19 to 77, from the US , who had experience with female partners.

They were then asked to rank the importance of 23 specific genital characteristics, including smell, tightness and labia size (the folds of skin around the vaginal opening).

It was found men didn't prioritise appearance as highly as functional and sensory aspects

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