Monogamy

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Apr 14, 2016 04:54 AM EDT

STIs May Have Led To Prevalence Of Monogamy In Ancient Humans

The advent of agricultural societies shifted the focus from polygamy to monogamy due to the consequent spread of STIs, according to a new study.

Jul 29, 2013 11:24 PM EDT

Why Mammals Prefer to Have Just One Sexual Partner

While people cheating on their partners is frowned upon in modern society, monogamy among mammals is something of an evolutionary puzzle. Some stick to one sexual partner for a lifetime. That is why the evolution of monogamy among mammals is hotly debated. Two studies published this week, including ...