Summary of “Sex at Dawn: How We Mate, Why We Stray, and What It Means for Modern Relationships” by Christopher Ryan

<h2>Introduction</h2> <p>Christopher Ryan begins by questioning the prevailing narrative of human sexuality, particularly the idea that monogamy is natural and ingrained in our evolutionary history. He argues that the understanding of human mating patterns has been distorted and that a more nuanced and historically grounded perspective is needed to comprehend the complexities of human sexuality.</p> <h2>The Evolution of Human Sexuality</h2> <p>The book challenges the idea that humans are naturally monogamous by examining the evolutionary roots of human sexuality. Ryan and co-author Cacilda Jeth&aacute; argue that early human societies were characterized by a more communal and egalitarian approach to sex and mating. They draw on evidence from anthropology, primatology, and paleontology to support the notion that our ancestors engaged in multiple sexual relationships within a social context.</p> <p><a href="https://medium.com/@patrick.dunn_47897/summary-of-sex-at-dawn-how-we-mate-why-we-stray-and-what-it-means-for-modern-relationships-by-7ecc9be1c105"><strong>Website</strong></a></p>