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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 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...