casual-sex-gender-disparities-in
Casual sex, often referred to as a hookup or one-night stand, has long been a subject of fascination and scrutiny in the realm of human relationships. It is a complex and multifaceted phenomenon, one that has garnered significant attention from researchers seeking to understand its emotional and psychological consequences. While many individuals engage in casual sex, it has become increasingly evident that the impact of these encounters can vary significantly between men and women.
In this article, we delve into the extensive body of research that suggests casual sex may have more adverse emotional outcomes for women compared to men. We will explore the evolutionary and social perspectives that shed light on these disparities and delve into the motivations behind casual sexual encounters.
One prominent perspective on the gender differences in emotional outcomes following casual sex is rooted in evolutionary psychology. According to this perspective, men and women have evolved different mating strategies due to the contrasting reproductive costs they incur.
From an evolutionary standpoint, men have historically benefited from seeking multiple short-term sexual partners as it maximized their reproductive success. Sperm, being small and inexpensive to produce, allows men to impregnate multiple partners relatively easily. In contrast, women, who invest significantly more in gestation and childcare, have been biologically predisposed to prioritize long-term partners who provide support and resources (Buss & Schmitt, 1993).
The reproductive costs incurred by women have been instrumental in shaping their emotional responses to casual sex. Regret, anxiety, and negative emotional outcomes following casual sex have been viewed as evolved adaptations designed to deter women from engaging in short-term mating without the support of a committed partner (Kennair et al., 2018). This perspective suggests that women may be more prone to experiencing negative emotions after casual sexual encounters due to their historically higher reproductive investment....
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Buss, D. M., & Schmitt, D. P. (1993). Sexual strategies theory: An evolutionary perspective on human mating. Psychological Review, 100(2), 204-232.
Eagly, A. H., & Wood, W. (1999). The origins of sex differences in human behavior: Evolved dispositions versus social roles. American Psychologist, 54(6), 408-423.
Kennair, L. E. O., Bendixen, M., Fjeldavli, Y., Lønne, L., Bjerklund, C. J., & Austad, L. (2018). Regret of Casual Sex or No Sex: Is There a Difference? Evolutionary Psychological Science, 4(3), 217-227.
Farvid, P., Braun, V., & Rowney, C. (2017). ‘No girl wants to be called a slut!’: Women, heterosexual casual sex and the sexual double standard. Journal of Gender Studies, 26(5), 544-560.
Vrangalova, Z. (2015). Does Casual Sex Harm College Students' Well-Being? A Longitudinal Investigation of the Role of Motivation. Archives of Sexual Behavior, 44(4), 945-959.
Vrangalova, Z., & Ong, A. D. (2014). Who Benefits from Casual Sex? The Moderating Role of Sociosexuality. Social Psychological and Personality Science, 5(8), 883-891.
Buss, D. M., & Schmitt, D. P. (1993). Sexual strategies theory: An evolutionary perspective on human mating. Psychological Review, 100(2), 204-232.
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