We both use sex as a way to cope with emotions, interact socially, and show affection to our partners. Bonobos are known for having higher sex drives than chimpanzees, as they engage in sex for recreational purposes rather than just reproduction purposes like chimpanzees. Studies have shown that male bonobos and female chimpanzees are more likely to initiate a courtship behavior than that of the other sex (Hashimoto, 2006). Similar to humans, female apes become sexual mature in their early teen years. They typically reproduce one or two offspring every few years. This lower reproduction rate is a result of them spending a longer time taking care of their offspring, again resembling the human race. They protect their infants, teach them survival techniques, and provide them with the nutrients they need before they are able to go out and fend for themselves. Humans obviously go about raising their children in a similar manner, dedicating years of their time to teach their children and instill a moral thought process they can use in
We both use sex as a way to cope with emotions, interact socially, and show affection to our partners. Bonobos are known for having higher sex drives than chimpanzees, as they engage in sex for recreational purposes rather than just reproduction purposes like chimpanzees. Studies have shown that male bonobos and female chimpanzees are more likely to initiate a courtship behavior than that of the other sex (Hashimoto, 2006). Similar to humans, female apes become sexual mature in their early teen years. They typically reproduce one or two offspring every few years. This lower reproduction rate is a result of them spending a longer time taking care of their offspring, again resembling the human race. They protect their infants, teach them survival techniques, and provide them with the nutrients they need before they are able to go out and fend for themselves. Humans obviously go about raising their children in a similar manner, dedicating years of their time to teach their children and instill a moral thought process they can use in