According to one study, males are not attracted to intellectual women who are not attractive. New research has proven the widely held belief that the brighter a woman is, the less likely a male will be interested in her. This study also revealed that men prefer women who are around their age or older. In fact, according to research done by Dr. Helen Fisher of Rutgers University, men seek out younger women because they believe they will be more fertile. The study also showed that men tend to prefer women with higher IQs. It appears that men find women with intelligence similar to their own attractive because it is believed to be a sign of health and fertility. Some studies have shown that men prefer intelligent women because it is believed to be a sign of ambition and success. Others have shown that men prefer women who are easy to talk to or has a pleasant personality, because these traits are seen as indicators of sexual attractiveness. Intelligence and beauty are both highly regarded in society. Many people believe that you cannot be good-looking and intelligent at the same time. This is not true! In fact, there are many beautiful women who are also very intelligent. Here are just a few: Marilyn Monroe, Audrey Hepburn, Grace Kelly, Sofia Loren, and Kate Middleton are all considered beauties and were married to kings and presidents.