Research has demonstrated that men are much more interested in causal sex, even with strangers, than are women. Which of the following is the most likely explanation?
A) In general, women do not like sex as much as men do.
B) Women have less frequent causal sex because of their fear of pregnancy.
C) Opportunities for sex with strangers tend not to fulfill women's goals for satisfying sexual relationships.
D) Women actually prefer causal sex as much as men do, but are simply too shy to act on this preference.
Answer: C
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