Mating Context and Participant Sex Moderate Appraisals of Sexual
History
tided
In this study, we were able to address the fact that little research has
considered the role of short-term versus long-term contexts when studying SDS,
taking for granted differences in sexual mating psychology that varies both by
sex and mating strategy (Another moderator was the sex of the participant. In line with our second
prediction, facts about a prospective partner's sexual history generally led to
women toward more negative appraisals of than men, regardless of whether they
were making judgments for themselves or for same-sex friends. This sex
difference was particularly evident for self-stimulating behavior. These sex
differences likely reflect the historical asymmetries in the risks associated
with sex for men and women. In terms of their reproductive health, having
somatic resources “tided up,” and social reputation, the risks of poor sexual
decisions for men have historically been much lower than those for women,
causing them to evolve to be more cautious about how, when, and with whom they
procreate (