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Why Is Sex Fun

Jared Diamond

9 mins

“Why Is Sex Fun?” by Jared Diamond is a fascinating book offering insight into the evolution of human sexuality. Briefly, it is neither pornographic nor a how-to-do-it manual, but a humorous and wide-ranging exploration of why human sexuality is so bizarrely unusual by the standards of other animal species. It will catch your attention to discover all about sex.

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Best suited for those interested in evolutionary biology and human sexual evolution.

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Emotional IntelligenceSex & Relationships

Summary of 5 Key Ideas

Reflect on Intimacy

Use science to improve your emotional and physical bonds.

Rethink Roles

Question traditional gender roles shaped by evolution.

Sex = Social Bonding

Understand the social function of human sexuality.

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