The reproductive urge in humans seems to be more centered on a desire for sex rather than on a desire for children.
These are not mutually exclusive alternatives.
And, in most animals, this is sufficient; sex leads directly to reproduction without the brain having to take an active role after the exchange of genetic material takes place.
Not in those animals where babies require a long period of care and protection.
Not in those animals where babies require a long period of care and protection.
Yes, you're right. I didn't think to put the "take care of your children once they're out of the uterus" programming into the same category.
Haven't had one of these for awhile. This thread is for questions or comments that you've felt silly about not knowing/understanding. Let's try to exchange info that seems obvious, knowing that due to the illusion of transparency it really isn't so obvious!