coolidge effect

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Noun

1. {{lb|en|biology|psychology}} A [[phenomenon]] in [[animal]] [[species]] whereby [[male]]s (and to a lesser extent [[female]]s) exhibit renewed [[sexual]] interest if introduced to new [[receptive]] sexual partners, even after [[cessation]] of sex with prior but still available sexual partners.

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