Fascinating new research reveals how sexual desire shapes long-term partner preferences
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Psychologists have discovered that sexual desire plays a key role in long-term partner preferences. When desire increases, women’s interest in physical attractiveness rises to match men's, reducing long-standing sex differences in what people look for in committed relationships.
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The original was posted on /r/science by /u/mvea on 2025-07-29 12:02:34+00:00.

Original Title: Men were more likely than women to prioritize physical attractiveness in a long-term partner. Women did not prioritize attractiveness above chance levels, but once sexual desire was activated, their preferences closely resembled those of men.