Female Orgasm
Some women reach orgasm as easily and routinely as men, and some never do. Women are not little men, the clitoris is not a little penis, even if some structures are homologous based on embryology.
- Despite their common evolutionary origin, the two diverged strongly
- Only the female hyena has a combined clitoris and urethra like a male penis
- The two organs are separate in all other primates
This means we cannot just throw Viagra at women. Orgasm for women is more complex and we are still trying to figure out the science behind it. We know there are hormones, nerves blood vessels, and pelvic floor muscles that all need to work in tandem to create a satisfying orgasm. Many things, including many medications and diseases, can affect one of these systems.
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About the Author
Dr. Rachel Pope is a board-certified gynecologist, the chief of a female Sexual Health division in a Urology Department, and the founder of Our Womanity. She created Our Womanity to shed light on the subjects people don't talk about, reduce the stigma, and empower women to understand their own health.