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Evolutionary Perspectives on Mating

How evolutionary theories explain mating strategies and preferences, including the importance of physical attractiveness and fertility cues

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Jan 25, 2026
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Differences in sexual preferences between younger and older men

Research across large samples and lab/date experiments finds that are not monolithic: men commonly show an enduring interest in younger partners (often concentrated around the twenties) while their ac...

Jan 23, 2026
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Do people on average usually date within their own race due shared dna and in group preference

People do, on average, tend to date within their own race more often than not, but the evidence in the provided reporting points to social, cultural and preference-based mechanisms—homogamy and in‑gro...

Feb 4, 2026

Which animals have more than two biological sexes and how are they defined?

Some animals and many non-animal eukaryotes defy the simple “” story: examples range from classic hermaphrodites (snails, earthworms) to species with genetic or behavioral systems that scientists have...

Jan 17, 2026

How have dating apps and social media changed the age and act preferences reported by men across different cohorts?

Dating apps and social media have reshaped what men report wanting across ages: platforms amplify long-standing tendencies for men to prefer younger partners while also exposing cohort differences in ...

Jan 11, 2026

What is the correlation between body count and relationship satisfaction in long-term couples?

Research yields no single, decisive answer: several large-sample and longitudinal analyses find a modest association between fewer prior sexual partners and higher reported marital quality or lower di...