In chimps, gorillas, orangutans, and humans, the promiscuity of the female is measured by weighing the male’s testicles. (See Chapter 2)
A man is attracted to a woman’s ability to grow a baby inside her. A woman is attracted to a man’s ability to grow a baby outside him. (See Chapter 3)
Men focus and women multi-task. (See Chapter 11)
We are all the descendants of bastards. (See Chapter 11)
The primary function of human sex is to raise children. (See Chapter 13)
The most powerful force in evolution is our turn-ons. (See Chapter 14)
The only mammals that produce salty tears of emotion are marine mammals and us. (See Chapter 18)
7% of humans have webbed toes. (See Chapter 18)
5% of mammals are monogamous. (See Chapter 22)
Wives are more likely to cheat when they ovulate. (See Chapter 23)
More men than women die without children. (See Chapter 27)
The human penis was designed by female choice. (See Chapter 32)
Homosexuality runs in families. (See Chapter 33)
The animal most genetically similar to humans is the bonobo chimp. Every single bonobo is bi. (See Chapter 34)
Most women want more sex as they approach fifty. (See Chapter 23)
In every culture, the primary cause of murder is not money or drugs, but sex. (See Chapter 40)
If men drink enough alcohol, they lactate. (See Chapter 38)
Love is when your genes kick your ass. (See Chapter 39)
For a more in depth look at what’s going on between the sexes, check out:
SPERM ARE FROM MEN, EGGS ARE FROM WOMEN:
The Real Reason Men and Women are Different
By Joe Quirk
ISBN: 0-7624-2680-2 • Hardcover • Publication Date: May 2006 •
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