<P> When finding a short term mate, males highly value women with sexual experience and physical attractiveness . Men seeking short term sexual relationships are likely to avoid women who are interested in commitment or require investment . </P> <P> Examples of short term mating strategies in males: </P> <Ul> <Li> Multiple sexual partners: When looking for short term sexual relationships, men may wish for there to be as little time as possible between each partner . When engaging in sexual intercourse with multiple partners, it's important to be aware that the risk of contracting a sexually - transmitted disease may increase if contraception isn't used . </Li> <Li> Physical attractiveness: Men who are interested in a short term sexual relationship are more likely to prioritise information about the body of potential partners, rather than their faces . When finding a female for a short term relationship, compared with a long term relationship, males are less likely to prioritise factors such as commitment . </Li> <Li> Relaxation of standards: It has been reported that men are more likely to engage in a sexual relationship with women who have a lower levels of intelligence, independence, honesty, generosity, athleticism, responsibility and cooperativeness, when this relationship is short term . Men may be more accepting of lower standards, than what they usually prefer, because they are not entering a long term relationship with this person . </Li> <Li> Sexual experience: Many men assume that women who have engaged in sexual experiences beforehand are likely to have a higher sex drive than women who haven't . These women may also be more accessible and require less courtship . </Li> </Ul> <Li> Multiple sexual partners: When looking for short term sexual relationships, men may wish for there to be as little time as possible between each partner . When engaging in sexual intercourse with multiple partners, it's important to be aware that the risk of contracting a sexually - transmitted disease may increase if contraception isn't used . </Li>

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