Paternity uncertainty has been suggested as an explanation for the ____.

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Paternity uncertainty refers to the uncertainty a male may have regarding whether he is the biological father of his partner's offspring. This uncertainty has been suggested as a reason for the suppression of female sexuality historically and across cultures. The idea is that by controlling or suppressing female sexuality, a male can increase his confidence that he is the biological father of her children, thus ensuring his genetic legacy. This concept does not directly explain the increasing rate of extradyadic sex, the tendency for males to have greater erotic plasticity, or the existence of homosexuality.

Paternity Uncertainty Has Been Suggested as an Explanation for the ____