Spornosexual or Metrosexual: Which Man Are You?

Spornosexual is the new metrosexual. Similar, but still different. Where do you fall? Take the quiz to find out.

The metrosexual man is someone that spends most of his time and energy into perfecting his appearance. His morning routine consists of the best moisturizers and hair products on the market. He’s a sucker for stylish menswear, and isn’t afraid to throw on a little makeup for men when he needs a quick fix. But watch out, there's a new man in town: the spornosexual. So, what does he look like? A man like Cristiano Ronaldo would be spornosexual, a term recently coined by Mark Simpson deriving from sports and porn.

While metrosexual men are aficionados of fashion and grooming, spornosexual men are aficionados of fitness.

They spend a majority of their time pumping iron at the gym, shortly followed by carefully angled post-workout selfies. They aren’t afraid to share their shredded bods on social media. They don’t care who is watching as long as their bodies are being admired, like the way one would fawn over a chiseled Greek statue. Why do they do what they do? Aside from the invention of the front-facing camera, it’s been debated that this spike in spornosexuals is due to the rocky economy in the U.S. For many, the reality of paying a small, monthly gym fee for hard muscles is a more tangible goal than owning luxury suits. 

Want to find out where you fall? Take our style quiz below! Keep track of how many As, Bs, and Cs you score.

METROSEXUAL vs SPORNOSEXUAL STYLE QUIZ:

1. You’re meeting a friend for lunch at your local cafe. Which shoes do you wear?

A. Mens Calf Hair Oxfords Noir by Fertini

B. Black Calfskin Sneakers by Glimms

C. I usually wear the same pair of shoes everywhere.

2. If you could use only one grooming product for the rest of your life, which one would you choose?

A. Context Oil-Free Daily Moisturizer SPF 15

B. AB Crew Cutting Body Hydrator

C. I'm not big on grooming products. All I need is soap and water.

3. You’re packing for vacation and need a carry-on bag for the plane ride. Which backpack would you use? 

A. Zebra Print Backpack

B. Sheepskin Backpack by Toppu

C. I use the same plain bag for every trip.

4. It’s the weekend and you need to run a couple of errands. Which pants would you wear? 

A. Mens Pleated Trousers by Younger

B. Stylish Exercise Leggings by Glimms

C. I don't really care what kind of pants I'm wearing.

5. You’re getting ready for a blind date. Which undergarment do you choose?

A. Laced Mesh Briefs Allure by Gregg Homme

B. Slimming Tank Top Men by Nexypro

C. My normal boxers/briefs. 

6. You’re running late and grab the first sweatshirt you see before heading out. Which top do you grab first?

A. Embossed Sweatshirt by Homme

B. Matte Shine Skin Pullover Matrix by Glimms

C. As long as its clean, it doesn't matter what it looks like.

7. You’re preparing for summer and need to stock up on casual shorts. Which shorts would you buy? 

A. Low Crotch Cargo Shorts by Glimms

B. Fluorescent Athletic Shorts by Glimms

C. I buy the same style of shorts every year.

Results: 

Mostly A’s?

Your style choices reveal you’re metrosexual! You enjoy the finer things in life. You’re always on top of the fashion scene and you’re not afraid to be seen in trends that no one else is wearing.

Mostly B’s?

Your style choices reveal you’re spornosexual! Your body is your favorite accessory and you love getting noticed for it. You’re a regular at the gym and everyone knows you as “that hot guy”.

Mostly C's?

Your style choices reveal you're neither! You're most likely the regular guy. You're style choices are simple and classic, and you're not big on designer names. Although having a ripped body would be awesome, it's not one of your priorities.