According to an article on PRNewswire, a recent poll shows 80% of men want curvy voluptuous women, not rail thin stick models.

In the last 20 years, fashion models have gone from a size 8 to a size 0 for runway models. Within the same time period, the average American woman has gone from a size 10 to a size 14. Yet, American women, according to an online poll, see the super thin stick models and feel they are unattractive and are unhappy in their average or curvy bodies.

There are over 8 million people in this country who are anorexic, bulimic or have eating disorders. Most of them are young women. "Young women look at these magazines showing super thin models and think they should be like them in order to be attractive.

In days of yore, women subjected themselves to undergarments with boning and other forms of torture to accentuate an hourglass figure. Well, hourglass figures are as inviting as ever and luckily, the underwear industry has access to fabrics that support, accentuate, and glorify all body types.

We women are much more likely to be critical of our bodies than are the men who love us. You see a few extra pounds—they see inviting cleavage and curves. Attitude plays a role too. If you act like you feel unattractive, he may start to think so too. If you’ve got it—flaunt it and be a little adventurous this Valentine’s Day with lovely lingerie meant just for you.

A few things to consider: choose an underwire bra that will encase and support your breasts. Don’t be afraid of plunge bras—they are amazingly sexy on large-breasted women. And, to be really daring, try a balconette style that will give you the heaving bosom look of romance novels.

So what do we suggest?

Freya is known for beautiful styling in larger sizes. Their Mille Underwire Balconette Bra comes in lush pink or the ever-sexy black and is a perfect Valentine’s Day choice.

Fantasie’s Belle Underwire Balcony Bra gets kudos from customers for it’s flattering fit. It’s pretty gorgeous too.

The Wacoal Renaissance Full Figure Embroidered Bra is perfect for low cut necklines. The embroidered roses are a lovely special touch.

Did you know that men love to see women in strapless bras? Judging from our customer feedback, women love this Goddess Cantilevered Strapless Bra too.

Lunaire’s lovely Picadilly Lace Bra features tantalizing sheer lace. Add the High Cut Brief for a sexy Valentine’s Day ensemble.

Okay—if not on Valentine’s Day, when can you go naughty but nice?

Shirley of Hollywood Lace Shelf Bra is as daring as you want to be and a sexy invitation to your man.

Match it with the Lace Thong Pantie to show him you're in the mood.

We can’t say it enough—sexy is not about supermodel perfection. It’s about how you feel and how he feels about you. Don’t think of sexy lingerie as an indulgence—think about it as a Valentine’s gift to both of you!