Modern Wisdom #977 - Dr Robert King - Why Does The Female Orgasm Exist?
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Aug 7, 2025 
Dr. Robert King, a psychologist and professor at University College Cork, dives into the mysteries of the female orgasm and its evolutionary purpose. He discusses why women can have multiple orgasms while men typically cannot, and explores the complex predictors of female pleasure. King examines the significance of social influences on women's sexual desires and the role of anatomical systems in orgasmic experiences. Additionally, he critiques traditional views on female sexuality, advocating for a deeper understanding that includes female perspectives.
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Lab Studies Miss Natural Sex Behaviors
- Lab studies often miss the full range and context of female sexual behavior by studying it in artificial environments.
- Observing animals and humans in natural settings reveals richer mating behaviors linked to female orgasm.
Female Orgasm Is Adaptive, Not Byproduct
- The female orgasm is not a mere evolutionary byproduct or spandrel as some have claimed.
- Contrary to Steve Gould's influential views, female orgasm has adaptive significance linked to reproduction and pleasure.
Clitoris Complexity Revealed
- Dr. Robert King explains how clitoris anatomy is misunderstood, being much larger and more complex than commonly thought.
- Most of the clitoris is internal, richly innervated, and uniquely linked to pleasure, contrary to past beliefs.
