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Examining mating from the male perspective, this book provides an overview of mammalian reproduction to illustrate the important role that male desire plays in the life of mammals. Written in a conversational style that will appeal to those without specialist knowledge of the field, it begins with a broad overview of sexual reproduction in mammals, explaining the importance of mixing genes, sexual selection and the concept of mating seasons. Subsequent chapters examine some of the most important aspects in detail including mating behaviour, the structure and function of the male organs of reproduction and their physiological control and modes of copulation. A final chapter considers human reproduction, explaining how our physical and social evolution have contributed to the development of sexual behaviour that is markedly different to that of other mammals, due in particular to the absence of oestrus and seasonality in the human female.

Mammals --- Generative organs, Male --- Men --- Sexual behavior in animals. --- SCIENCE / Life Sciences / Zoology / General. --- Reproduction. --- Sexual behavior --- Evolution. --- Sexual behavior. --- Animals --- Breeding behavior --- Copulation behavior in animals --- Copulation in animals --- Copulatory behavior in animals --- Copulatory pattern (Animal behavior) --- Mating behavior --- Reproductive behavior --- Sex behavior in animals --- Animal behavior --- Male sexuality --- Male generative organs --- Male generative tract --- Male genital system --- Male genital tract --- Male genitalia --- Male reproductive system --- Male reproductive tract --- Andrology --- Generative organs --- Eutheria --- Mammalia --- Mammalians --- Prototheria --- Theria --- Vertebrates