Sexism, and the case of the female orgasm

• Autores: Jessica Hamzelou
• Localización: New scientist, ISSN 0262-4079, Nº. 3064, 2016, pág. 27
• Idioma: inglés
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• Resumen

  • Hamzelou talks about the purpose of the female orgasm. There is a genuine mystery here. While it seems obvious that men's orgasms are important for reproduction, a woman doesn't need to orgasm to get pregnant. Only about 25 per cent of women say they regularly orgasm via vaginal intercourse alone. If orgasm were vital for reproduction, or for generating a lasting bond between lovers, people might expect them to be more common