| Is
there scientific research that proves the cause and effect of
philandering and infidelity? Nowadays, men are not the only individuals
guilty of cheating. Scientists are in hot pursuit to unfurl the
explanation of why certain women are more prone to cheat. A small
study was conducted to determine if women were more apt to flirt
with men when they are at their highest potential to become pregnant.
The findings of the
study found that women who felt their partners were less attractive
were more likely to flirt. For handsome husbands, their spouses
were not as likely to cheat. In essence, researchers theorize
that women are more attracted to a man's physical genetics.
According to the lead author of the study, Dr. Martie Haselton,
these “shallow desires” take on the role of a woman's reproductive
best interest.
In other words, although
a lady may be involved with a “nerd” like gent, her reproductive
system may gravitate toward the masculine handsome man. During
ancient times, a male's attractiveness followed the evolutionary
advantage for the woman in quest of the strongest offspring.
To prove the theories
of the study, 38 college females participated. They were required
to maintain a daily diary regarding their sexual desires and
feelings. The findings were published in the journal Hormones
and Behavior.
The vast majority
of the subjects had either a boyfriend or husband. Close to
their time of ovulation, women reported feeling more attractive
and compelled to go out to mingle with men even if they were
spoken for in a relationship. The flirtations frustrated the
male partners of the subjects. The conclusions of Dr. Haselton
found that approximately, two to four percent of all pregnancies
were the outcome of a one-time fling or affair. |
