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'''Promiscuity''' refers to mating with many different partners, possibly strangers, which is often accompanied by low mate choice standards and a high [[sex drive|sexual drive]]. The opposite mating pattern is ''[[monogamy]]'' which refers to sexual exclusivity (pair boding) and often involves high mate choice standards. Promiscuity is often accompanied by a desire for '''sexual variety'''. In behavioral science, the effect of becoming bored of the current mate is called '''Coolidge effect'''. | '''Promiscuity''' refers to mating with many different partners, possibly strangers, which is often accompanied by low mate choice standards and a high [[sex drive|sexual drive]]. The opposite mating pattern is ''[[monogamy]]'' which refers to sexual exclusivity (pair boding) and often involves high mate choice standards. Promiscuity is often accompanied by a desire for '''sexual variety'''. In behavioral science, the effect of becoming bored of the current mate is called '''Coolidge effect'''. | ||
In humans, there are large differences in promiscuity in terms of sex outside committed relationships. Female promiscuity, but not male promiscuity is often driven by [[whore|access to resources]]. Further, female promiscuity still involves much higher mate standards compared to males. Female promiscuity also rather occurs more within a pre-selected group of males and | In humans, there are large differences in promiscuity in terms of sex outside committed relationships. Female promiscuity, but not male promiscuity is often driven by [[whore|access to resources]]. Further, female promiscuity still involves much higher mate standards compared to males. Female promiscuity also rather occurs more within a pre-selected group of males and backup partners,<ref name="mp">Mogielnicki C, Pearl K. 2020. ''Hominid sexual nature.'' [[https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s12064-020-00312-8 Article]]</ref> compared to males who would much more readily copulate with a stranger. | ||
== Evolutionary explanation == | == Evolutionary explanation == | ||