► Two studies investigated attractiveness and romantic relationships in people who stutter. ► To some extent Individuals who stutter are considered less attractive than non-stuttering peers. ► Non-stutterers are less likely to engage in a romantic relationship with peers who stutter.

What is having a stutter like?

A person who stutters often repeats words or parts of words, and tends to prolong certain speech sounds. They may also find it harder to start some words. Some may become tense when they start to speak, they may blink rapidly, and their lips or jaw may tremble as they try to communicate verbally.

Who is more likely to stutter?

Stuttering is more common among males than females. In adults, the male-to-female ratio is about 4 to 1; in children, it is closer to 2 to 1. Its estimated about 1% of the worlds population stutters, though about 5% of children go through a period of stuttering.

How can I stop stuttering?

Slow down One of the more effective ways to stop a stutter is to try to speak more slowly. Rushing to complete a thought can cause you to stammer, speed up your speech, or have trouble getting the words out. Taking a few deep breaths and speaking slowly can help.

Do guys stutter more than girls?

Something that we do know is that stuttering is statistically more common among males, although it is not fully understood why. Stuttering affects men four times more than it affects women, which is a pretty big difference.