Men report more sexual desire than women, which correlates with their emphasis on physical attractiveness in partners. Research shows sexual desire impacts long-term mate preferences, highlighting its influence on traits prioritized by individuals. Both genders allocate more resources to attractiveness when experiencing heightened sexual desire. Conversely, when anticipating no sexual interaction, the significance placed on attractiveness in long-term partners decreases. This indicates a shift in mate preferences based on sexual desire and expectations of sexual engagement, aligning traits such as creativity and social status with varying levels of desire.
Participants who self-reported stronger feelings of sexual desire allocated more of their budgets to obtain attractive long-term partners. Both men and women who reported stronger feelings of sexual desire placed more emphasis on finding a physically attractive long-term partner.
When people expect not to have sex, the importance of attractiveness in a long-term partner decreases. This suggests that sexual desire can indeed influence the evaluation of a partner's long-term desirability.
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