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"Casual Sex Is Almost Always Dangerous For Women!" This Is What Casual Sex Is Really Doing To Women - Louise Perry

The Diary Of A CEO with Steven Bartlett

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Peak Ages and Testosterone in Sexual Violence

The modal victim of sexual violence is typically 15 years old, while perpetrators are commonly in their teens and twenties. The peak age of perpetration for young men aligns with the peak of testosterone levels, which also corresponds with the peak in other forms of violent crime. Testosterone levels rise significantly in mid-teens and decline in the thirties, coinciding with a period of increased risk-taking and adventurous behavior. While there are benefits to this youthful energy, such as exploration and daring, the downside includes behaviors like rape. Additionally, the peak age of female victimization coincides with peak fertility.

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