Sperm Wars (Revised): Infidelity, Sexual Conflict, and Other Bedroom Battles

Sperm Wars is a book that challenges conventional thinking about the biology of sex by arguing that human sexuality follows certain laws governed by sperm warfare. Evolution has built men to conquer and monopolize women, while women seek the best genetic input from potential sexual partners. Baker reveals the far-reaching implications of sperm competition, such as ten percent of children not being fathered by their fathers, less than one percent of a man's sperm being capable of fertilizing anything, smart vaginal mucus encouraging some sperm but blocking others, and a woman being far more likely to conceive through a casual fling than through sex with her regular partner.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 528 pages
Publication date: 22 October 2020
Publisher: Basic Books

Sperm Wars is a groundbreaking book that challenges conventional beliefs about the biology of sex. Evolutionary biologist Robin Baker argues that human sexuality is governed by a single principle: sperm warfare. According to Baker, evolution has designed men to conquer and monopolize women, while women unknowingly seek the best genetic input from potential sexual partners.

In this book, Baker explores the far-reaching implications of sperm competition through a series of provocative fictional scenes. He reveals that:
1. Ten percent of children are not fathered by their biological fathers.
2. Less than one percent of a man's sperm is capable of fertilizing anything, with the rest being used to fight off other men's sperm.
3. Smart vaginal mucus can encourage some sperm while blocking others.
4. Women are more likely to conceive through casual flings than through regular sex with their partners.

Sperm Wars delves into various aspects of human sexuality, including infidelity, homosexuality, and the female orgasm. It challenges our assumptions and provides a fresh perspective on the complex dynamics of sexual behavior.

Published two decades ago, Sperm Wars remains a classic of popular science. It continues to surprise, entertain, and even shock readers with its insightful observations and thought-provoking arguments. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in the biology of sex, evolutionary psychology, and human behavior.

Weight: 444g
Dimension: 138 x 208 x 40 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781541675421