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You will never view a handshake the same way again. According to a new study, the firmness of people’s grip gives a fascinating insight into their sex lives.
Researchers looked at the upper body strength, primarily grip strength, and sexual behaviors of 4,000 men and women.
They found stronger men were more likely to be in long-term relationships, while stronger women were more likely to have higher numbers of sexual partners.
For men, the scientists from Washington State University believe this shows greater upper body strength is a ‘favorable natural selection trait’, making them a more attractive mate. They say more research is needed to understand the connection in women.
Commenting on this finding, lead author and anthropologist Caroline Smith said: ‘People have assumptions about men’s sexual behavior and how that’s related to evolution.
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