8. Attractiveness
A small body of evidence suggests that stress can also make males less attractive to heterosexual females. Testosterone has strong connections with immune system function and perceptions of facial attractiveness. One study found that females found males with higher testosterone levels and stronger immune systems more attractive.
This study also noted that the males who received the lowest scores also had much higher cortisol levels, indicating chronic stress.
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