Sex at Dawn
How We Mate, Why We Stray, and What It Means for Modern Relationships
Christopher Ryan|Cacilda Jetha
The book challenges conventional views of human sexual evolution, arguing that pre-agricultural humans practiced egalitarianism and sexual promiscuity, which contributed to social bonding and well-being. It suggests that modern monogamy and societal norms are at odds with our biological predispositions, leading to conflicts in contemporary relationships.
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