Why Does The Female Orgasm Exist? - Dr Robert King
Evolutionary Analysis Reveals the Adaptive Function of Female Orgasm
Discover why the female orgasm is an evolved functional mechanism, not a mere evolutionary byproduct, and learn the surprising factors that truly predict female sexual satisfaction.
Short Summary
- Mechanics of Conception: Uterine contractions triggered by high oxytocin levels post-orgasm suggest a direct role in increasing fertility via sperm transport.
- Research Flaws Identified: Landmark sex research (Masters and Johnson) suffered from observing subjects in laboratory captivity, missing the full spectrum of human sexuality.
- Desire Predictions: Attractive partner smell (acting as a marker for genetic compatibility) is the single largest predictor of female orgasm found in recent studies.
- Sexual Dynamics: Sexual interaction involves inherent competition and signaling, hidden beneath layers of assumed cooperation.
Dr. Robert King, a psychologist and researcher, explains how evolutionary biology recontextualizes confusing findings about female orgasm. He details the functional mechanics that link orgasm to fertility, critiques outdated research models, and maps out the surprising predictors women use to choose mates based on sexual success potential.
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Top Comments (10)
First 10secs is WILD
Chris: How did you get into studying the female O? Guest: Well it all started when I was a SCHOOL TEACHER Bro. WTF.
“That’s not a clitoris, that’s a Pokémon” is one of the greatest things to come out of a podcast
Brought my notebook for this one
Fun fact, when you're near your due date some OBGYN will suggests you to have the big O as much as poss because it releases oxytocin and helps kickstart contractions
I didn't see the title; I just saw a new Modern Wisdom and clicked. That opening line caught me off guard 😅
Hello you savages. Get my free Reading List of 100 life-changing books here - https://chriswillx.com/books/ Here’s the timestamps: 0:00 How Do You Get into Studying the Female Orgasm? 2:23 What Does Sex Research Look Like? 4:42 Misconceptions About the Female Orgasm 11:16 How is the Female Orgasm Adaptive? 24:38 What are the Biggest Predictors of Female Orgasms? 28:26 Intrasexual Competition 46:27 Catherine Salmon and the Dark Romance Genre 52:42 Romanticisation of the Lesser Man 54:45 Does Size Matter? 58:59 Why is Ease of Orgasm So Varied? 01:11:22 Do Orgasms Differ Depending on Sexual Relationships? 01:16:19 Characterising Modern Sex Culture 01:27:23 Find Out More About Dr Robert
So Beauty and the Beast was the original 50 Shades of Grey?
Loved this. Guy was really funny. Well done
Excellent podcast and a superb book.
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Top Comments (10)
First 10secs is WILD
Chris: How did you get into studying the female O? Guest: Well it all started when I was a SCHOOL TEACHER Bro. WTF.
“That’s not a clitoris, that’s a Pokémon” is one of the greatest things to come out of a podcast
Brought my notebook for this one
Fun fact, when you're near your due date some OBGYN will suggests you to have the big O as much as poss because it releases oxytocin and helps kickstart contractions
I didn't see the title; I just saw a new Modern Wisdom and clicked. That opening line caught me off guard 😅
Hello you savages. Get my free Reading List of 100 life-changing books here - https://chriswillx.com/books/ Here’s the timestamps: 0:00 How Do You Get into Studying the Female Orgasm? 2:23 What Does Sex Research Look Like? 4:42 Misconceptions About the Female Orgasm 11:16 How is the Female Orgasm Adaptive? 24:38 What are the Biggest Predictors of Female Orgasms? 28:26 Intrasexual Competition 46:27 Catherine Salmon and the Dark Romance Genre 52:42 Romanticisation of the Lesser Man 54:45 Does Size Matter? 58:59 Why is Ease of Orgasm So Varied? 01:11:22 Do Orgasms Differ Depending on Sexual Relationships? 01:16:19 Characterising Modern Sex Culture 01:27:23 Find Out More About Dr Robert
So Beauty and the Beast was the original 50 Shades of Grey?
Loved this. Guy was really funny. Well done
Excellent podcast and a superb book.