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Noisy Creatures: The “Wheezy, Effortful Grunts” of Human Sex
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Noisy Creatures: The “Wheezy, Effortful Grunts” of Human Sex

Given the everyday nature of these very human sounds, it’s surprising that it wasn’t until very recently that anyone bothered to investigate the acoustic features of authentic sexual activity. And listeners are more discerning than you might think.

Anikin, A. (2024). Why do people make noises in bed? Evolution and Human Behavior, 45(2), 183-192.

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