The Coolidge Effect

[sandandfoam]

I was studying sexual motivation this morning. The Coolidge effect is one of those things that'll stick in the mind with no effort.
"In short, animals do not choose their mates randomly. They identify and reject those with whom they have already had sex. Scientists know this reflex as the "Coolidge Effect." It earned its name many years ago when President Coolidge and his wife were touring a farm. While the President was elsewhere, the farmer proudly showed Mrs. Coolidge a rooster that "could copulate with hens all day long, day after day." Mrs. Coolidge coyly suggested that the farmer tell that to Mr. Coolidge, which he did. The President thought for a moment and then inquired, "With the same hen?"
"No, sir," replied the farmer.

"Tell that to Mrs. Coolidge," retorted the President."

The Coolidge Effect | Reuniting

 

[zenzero]

had read this as a joke some tim back but thanks for the info that it is called teh Coolidge effect. Am sure Mrs Coolidge had the desired effect after hearing that.
Love & rgds

 

[Jeremy Mason]

There are animals that mate for life. However, this might explain why couples get the seven year itch.

 

[Halcyon]

It makes sense to have many offspring with different partners, it increases the chances of some of them having beneficial gene combinations and prevents the possibility of them all suffering from deleterious ones - as opposed to having all offspring with one partner.
That way your genes stand a greater chance of being propagated further.