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The Evolution of Sexual Attraction - Catherine Salmon | Maiden Mother Matriarch

Jul 17, 2024
Catherine Salmon, a Professor of Psychology, delves into topics like sibling conflict, anorexia, slash fiction, and the evolutionary basis of sexual attraction. The discussion includes insights on female body changes, male preferences in porn, and the link between androgen exposure and fanfiction preferences.
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Quick takeaways

  • Middle children develop negotiation skills through competition for resources, contributing to independence.
  • Women favor non-visual erotic content over visual porn, reflecting comfort in fantasies and relationships.

Deep dives

Benefits of Being a Middle Child

Middle children learn good negotiating skills due to competing for resources and learn independence without the pressure of eldest siblings. Conflict among siblings is influenced by birth spacing, same-sex competition, and resource scarcity. Evolutionarily, sibling conflicts arise due to limited resources and genetic relationships.

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