EurekAlert have just published an article: Yale researchers shed light on evolutionary mystery: Origins of the female orgasm
The role of female orgasm, which plays no obvious role in human reproduction, has intrigued scholars as far back as Aristotle. Numerous theories have tried to explain the origins of the trait, but most have concentrated on its role in human and primate biology.
[...] Since there is no apparent association between orgasm and number of offspring or successful reproduction in humans, the scientists focused on a specific physiological trait that accompanies human female orgasm -- the neuro-endocrine discharge of prolactin and oxytocin -- and looked for this activity in other placental mammals. They found that in many mammals this reflex plays a role in ovulation.
(Score: 2) by wonkey_monkey on Monday August 01 2016, @07:07PM
Pretty clear that these scientists know nothing about female anatomy.
So who are you, then? Are you a more knowledgeable scientist, or just someone who reads things on the internet?
I mean, the summary even says:
there is no apparent association between orgasm and number of offspring or successful reproduction in humans
"Cervical upsuck" is not a proven mechanism.
systemd is Roko's Basilisk
(Score: 0) by Anonymous Coward on Tuesday August 02 2016, @08:40PM
So who are you, then? Are you a more knowledgeable scientist, or just someone who reads things on the internet?
Neither. I am the football team's Captain.