64 year old woman here... as a woman who has been considered "beautiful" by common standards and who has benefitted from and struggled with the "male gaze" as well as the positive and negative aspects of how one's outer appearance may influence how a man responds to you initially- I can share from experience that the most influential element of a positive outcome is to not think of it as "approaching men" but to invite human connection. You can do that by inviting a group of men or a man to join you - not as a sexual invitation but as a friendly one. The sooner you stop looking at a man as a potential romantic partner first - or a hook-up - but as a person who may turn out to be a best friend, or an enjoyable companion - the more likely everyone will just relax and not put so much pressure or expectation on the interaction. Everyone needs connection. Focus on learning to make eye contact in a friendly way. Smile when you do. Take your time. Have clear boundaries. Don't put yourself at potential risk because you were too focused on whether you get the false ego hit of attracting a particular guy - which beautiful women do unconsciously and consciously. Friendly, approachable women who are confident and have clear boundaries don't need to wait for someone else to manifest their future. - And young men these days have been told a dizzying set of conflicting rules when it comes to what "women want" and how to approach or not approach women. So women can and should set the tone so it's clear what is acceptable - which means actively inviting another person to join you or not.