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The trade-off between frequency of intercourse and sexual partner accumulation may reflect evolutionary adaptations

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  30 August 2019

Stuart Brody
Affiliation:
Center for Psychobiological and Psychosomatic Research, University of Trier, 54290 Trier, Germanybrody@fpp.uni-trier.demembers.xoom.com/stuartbrody
Caterina Breitenstein
Affiliation:
Center for Psychobiological and Psychosomatic Research, University of Trier, 54290 Trier, Germanybrody@fpp.uni-trier.demembers.xoom.com/stuartbrody
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Abstract

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The adaptive trade-offs between long- and short-term matings may be mediated or at least reflected partially by the trade-offs between the relative reinforcement obtained through a greater frequency of intercourse (typically greater among cohabitants) versus a greater frequency of partner change. The differing correlates of each approach and meshing with the Sexual Strategies Theory of Gangestad & Simpson are discussed.

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Brief Report
Copyright
2000 Cambridge University Press