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A witty, paradigm-shifting exploration of human evolution that gleefully dismantles the standard narrative of natural monogamy. These 12 books are the closest matches in mood, pace and themes, with what each one shares with Sex at Dawn.
- curious
- rebellious
- intellectually stimulating
- liberating
- 01
Why Is Sex Fun?
Jared M. Diamond · 1998
A witty, eye-opening biological safari into the weirdest mating habits in the animal kingdom: our own.
- 02
The Bonobo and the Atheist
Henry Cabot Lodge (Jr.)
A warm, scientifically grounded exploration that finds the roots of human goodness not in the heavens, but in the earth and our primate cousins.
- 03
The Red Queen
Matt Ridley · 1993
A provocative, paradigm-shifting dive into the biological imperatives that secretly pull the strings of human desire and behavior.
- 04
The Evolution of Desire
David M. Buss · 1994
A provocative, data-driven deep dive into the primal instincts that secretly govern our modern romantic choices.
- 05
Our Inner Ape
Frans de Waal · 2005
A hopeful, scientifically grounded exploration of the primate heritage that shapes both our darkest impulses and our highest moral capacities.
- 06
Testosterone rex
Cordelia Fine
A witty, razor-sharp dismantling of the biological myths that prop up gender inequality.
- 07
Why We Love
Helen Fisher
An illuminating dive into the human brain that decodes the ancient, biological machinery behind our most romantic impulses.
- 08
Mating in Captivity
Esther Perel · 2006
A provocative, paradigm-shifting exploration of why safety and desire are so often at odds in modern love.
- 09
The Ethical Slut
Dossie Easton
A warm, judgment-free roadmap to radical honesty, expansive intimacy, and dismantling relationship shame.
- 10
The state of affairs
Esther Perel
A compassionate, provocative exploration of the gray areas of human desire and the complex anatomy of betrayal.
- 11
Bonk
Mary Roach
A hilarious, unapologetic romp through the awkward and fascinating science of human sexuality.
- 12
Chimpanzee Politics
Frans de Waal · 1982
A fascinating look into the Machiavellian power struggles and social dynamics of our closest evolutionary relatives.
