It IS just a female thing. Blokes tend to get a fat belly - caused by genetics as much as by beer - whereas women get fat bellies, fat arses, fat legs, fat everywhere. There is no more grotesque sight than a bird with a fat arse - it's just hideous. It is caused solely by eating too much and an absolute refusal to do any exercise. UK women are an absolute disgrace - decades of PC pandering on this issue has led to health problems for millions, not to mention an explosion in the numbers of men seeking slim partners in the east.
The sooner women get out of denial the better. But this actually suits the majority of women - the few slim and attractive ones can punch hugely above their weight in terms of attracting a mate as there's so little competition. The tubbies can still get a sap for a husband as British men are so dumb and desperate.
Win win for wimmin.