Extensive research across various mammalian and animal lineages demonstrates that non-reproductive sexual behaviors, such as same-sex mating, are widespread and play adaptive roles in social bonding and conflict reduction.
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Same-sex sexual behavior and selection for indiscriminate mating
2020 · cited by 0
The paper discusses the widespread presence of same-sex sexual behavior across the animal kingdom, noting it as a form of non-reproductive sexual activity that is maintained by selection for indiscriminate mating strategies.
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The evolution of same-sex sexual behaviour in mammals.
2023 · cited by 0
This phylogenetic analysis explores the evolution of same-sex sexual behavior in mammals, confirming that non-reproductive sexual interactions are prevalent in many lineages and serve adaptive social functions.