Sexuality

This book would be helpful for readers interested in understanding the evolutionary reasons behind sexual behavior. It reveals the implications of sperm competition and the impact of evolution in building human sexual desires and preferences. With thought-provoking fictional scenarios, this book opens a new perspective about infidelity, homosexuality, and the female orgasm that will make readers reconsider everything they thought they knew about sex.

If you've ever been curious about the elusive 'chemistry' seemingly dictating our romantic lives, Meredith Small's exploration might shine a light on the hidden intricacies of love. As you flip through the pages, you'll find Small fuses scientific insights with a feminist perspective, questioning and challenging conventional views on sexuality and partnership. This book promises a thought-provoking read, possibly reshaping how you view relationships and the forces at play within them.

In Bonk, the best-selling author of Stiff turns her outrageous curiosity and insight on the most alluring scientific subject of all: sex. Can a person think herself to orgasm? Why doesn't Viagra help women-or, for that matter, pandas? Can a dead man get an erection? Is vaginal orgasm a myth? Mary Roach shows us how and why sexual arousal and orgasm-two of the most complex, delightful, and amazing scientific phenomena on earth-can be so hard to achieve and what science is doing to make the bedroom a more satisfying place.

Why are humans one of the few species to have sex in private? Why do humans have sex any day of the month or year ' including when the female is pregnant, beyond her reproductive years, or between her fertile cycles? Why are human females one of the few mammals to go through menopause? Human sexuality seems normal to us but it is bizarre by the standards of other animals. Jared Diamond argues that our strange sex lives were as crucial to our rise to human status as were our large brains. He also describes the battle of the sexes in the human and animal world over parental care, and why sex differences in the genetic value of parental care provide a biological basis for the all-too-familiar different attitudes of men and women towards extramarital sex.

At once a pioneering study of evolution and an accessible and lively reading experience, The Mating Mind marks the arrival of a prescient and provocative new science writer. Psychologist Geoffrey Miller offers the most convincing-and radical-explanation for how and why the human mind evolved.Consciousness, morality, creativity, language, and art: these are the traits that make us human. Scientists have traditionally explained these qualities as merely a side effect of surplus brain size, but Miller argues that they were sexual attractors, not side effects. He bases his argument on Darwin's theory of sexual selection, which until now has played second fiddle to Darwin's theory of natural selection, and draws on ideas and research from a wide range of fields, including psychology, economics, history, and pop culture. Witty, powerfully argued, and continually thought-provoking, The Mating Mind is a landmark in our understanding of our own species.

This book is a must-read for anyone curious about the fascinating science of sex and evolution. Through the metaphor of the Red Queen in 'Alice in Wonderland,' it offers a fresh perspective on why we engage in sexual behaviors and how they shape our lives. The author delves into the complexities of mate selection and attractiveness, making it a thought-provoking exploration of human nature. You'll walk away with a deeper understanding of the intriguing science behind our most primal instincts.

This book is a must-read for anyone interested in the science behind sexual orientation. LeVay presents a compelling argument that sexual orientation is not a choice but rather a result of biological processes. His research on the interaction between genes, sex hormones, and the developing brain provides a new understanding of what makes a person gay, straight or bisexual. Readers will appreciate the clear and concise writing style, making it accessible to those without a scientific background.