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Kin Selection and the Evolution of Male Androphilia

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  1. Androphilia refers to sexual attraction to adult males, whereas gynephilia refers to sexual attraction to adult females.

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    Paul L. Vasey & Doug P. VanderLaan

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Vasey, P.L., VanderLaan, D.P. Kin Selection and the Evolution of Male Androphilia. Arch Sex Behav 38, 170–171 (2009). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10508-008-9443-9

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