Sexual Selection

Sexual Selection

A satin bowerbird stands on the ground, artfully surrounded by blue objects like an artist's palette, with dried twigs in the background, a testament to nature's evolution.
In his book, "Birds, Sex and Beauty," Matt Ridley explores why learning isn't always nature versus nurture.
two people of same gender standing next to each other.
Over the past two decades, the proportion of those who identify as bisexual increased from 1.2% to 4.5%.
same-sex behavior
Turning off a gene called “Myc” has a surprising effect in male fruit flies: They start courting other males.
pornography
A large study links pornography use to decreased sexual performance for men and increased sexual performance for women.
does sex count as exercise
A study finds that sex is "moderate intensity physical activity," similar to light jogging or leisurely swimming.