Comment by Veronica on Summer vs Winter Strategies · 2010-05-26T20:01:39.822Z · LW · GW

This whole theory is predicated on pregnancy happening as the result of this mating behaviour. In other words it only works when no reliable form of contraception is available. In modern society it has broken down. also it does not explain how in "winter" wartime conditions there seems to be more promiscuity and babies born to unstable parental relationships.