Purpose of the female orgasm in reproduction
 

What is the purpose of the female orgasm from a reproduction stand point only? I realize that the feamle orgasm is nessecary for a healthy sexual relationship. But, It has no obvious purpose for reproduction. What role does it play in reproduction? This is of course from a physical standpoint only. I have wondered this for a long time. Any one have any answers?

I'd say it's the same as the purpose of the male orgasm -- to give a pleasurable bit of incentive for reproduction.

anybody know Dr. Ruth? :-) :-) :D

This is all I got from google,




The rest of the article is here


http://www.findarticles.com/cf_0/m23.../article.jhtml

Guess I should have googled it first:rolleyes:

this is an article review I wrote...
 

I had to write an article review for an Anthro class a couple of years ago on the same subject. Its a synopsis of the two main arguments for why it exists. Enjoy!

"The complex issue of female orgasm comes down to two opposing factors: is it an adaptation or an artifact. The view of female orgasm as an adaptation is really a true Darwinian look based upon that natural selection somehow favored female orgasm and that is the reason it exists. The opposing viewpoint says, in a very simplified form, that females have orgasms because males do.
The artifact argument bases itself not just on the genitalia but also use the nipples as a source of information. When you look at male nipples you wonder what their purpose is. Male nipples certainly do not lactate like they do in females, so what possible reason could they have to exist? The same approach can be taken when the penis and the clitoris are examined. The purpose of the penis is to ejaculate sperm into the female vaginally through the male’s orgasm. The clitoris does not actually serve to release gametes, as the penis does, but still retains the male function as a source of orgasm. The nipples and the genitalia of both sexes are linked together through embryology. Embryology shows that at the beginning of prenatal development males and females start out with essentially the same equipment and that it is only later in the pregnancy that the structure of the genitalia actually starts to differentiate.
Gould says that the reason males and females are structurally analogous is that it is developmentally prohibitive to waste energy on developing completely separate structures. Therefore, while orgasm was adapted for in the male with the purpose of releasing gametes through the penis, it would have been developmentally prohibitive to totally redesign the female just because the clitoris doesn’t serve the same purpose. It is also important to note why Gould and Symons would say that the clitoris doesn’t serve a purpose even though through its direct stimulation it causes orgasm. The central argument to that, is that if female orgasm was an adapted for trait, why is it such an infrequent occurrence in females as cited by the many studies in Symons article and if male orgasm is a product of sexual intercourse, then why is not the clitoris in the vagina where it would receive direct stimulation during sexual intercourse?
Of course, Alcock and Alexander would argue that orgasm is adapted for trait in females and that it is infrequent for a reason. Female orgasm, as hypothesized by Alexander is a tool to enhance pair bonds and a tool of communication. Females are more likely to have orgasms with males they prefer, in attempt to reassure the males that they are disinclined to seek sex elsewhere. If this is correct, female orgasm would show outward signs, mimic that of male orgasm, frequently involve deception, occur more often in long-term satisfying relationships with dominant or superior males, and occur less often with casual or lesser males. This all leading to the outcome that female orgasm is an adaptation in order to secure a male that will be best suited to help with parental care. Alcock looks at what Gould says, and basically says how dare you say the clitoris is useless, and to a certain extent he Alcock has a point.
Gould countered this argument with this: “its logically incorrect equation of current utility with reasons of historical origin. The range of biological utility is vastly greater than the domain of function for immediate reproductive success.” Just because female orgasm might happen more often between a couple with a better relationship now, doesn’t mean it served the same purpose at its origin. And, I think that this best relates why just because something is there, doesn’t mean that there is a direct purpose.
Unfortunately, the whole argument between the two sides seems to get lost in what appears to be a general loathing for what Alexander deems “anti-intellectual” thinking. While Alexander does seem to possess some valid points, he does, and admittedly so, really seeks to prove his point by trying to deconstruct Gould’s arguments rather than raise compelling arguments of his own. And at the same time Alexander seems to do it derisively which somewhat undermines what he is trying to say."

I saw a show once (I believe on the Learning Channel) about human sexuality. It showed a camera inserted into a woman having an orgasm. They found that the orgasm actually caused the cervix to pulse down and pull sperm up into the uterus. It was fascinating to watch and seems like a good reason for a female orgasm. (Not to mention the pleasure:D)

make you come back for more

sex feels good, they want more, increasing the chance of conception.

Also saw that. I see no reason to think otherwise. It makes perfect sense.

okay the actual answer is simple...

If I dont get an orgasm... He is not getting the chance...
I figure it is an evolutionary thing. hundreds of thousands of years ago there was no female orgasm. and hundred thousand years from know .... Wow I hope i get to come back because it will have to be great... Guys will all be hung like horses and look like Brad Pitt and our orgasms will last for hours... sigh... damn... having to wait

I think your imagination is wild, vveronica! :D

I also think orgasms are mental incentives, although I suppose they might serve to push sperm where it's supposed to go... :)

how in the world did she orgasm with instruments placed up her, is what i want to know!

It's pretty easy to put a small camera in a dildo. :D :D

I saw the same show and was going to post a similar response.

SexyMama and vveronica have it right. I was going to post that, but they've beaten me to it. There is a little cup shape at the inner end of the vagina that holds semen when a woman lies on her back. Then when the cervix dips down, it presses into this little cup shape, and that squeezes the semen through the cervix, into the uterus. The poor semen still have to cross the uterus, and get up into the fallopian tubes, to find the ovum, but the woman's orgasm gives them (a far greater number of them) a good start.

I couldn't believe it when I saw it on Discovery channel. I figured that would get censored on cable.

It's called The Human Animal narrated by Desmond Morris. (GOOD documentary) I think they usually try to play it once a year or so on TLC.
Near the back of the vagina is like a reservoir for sperm. When you orgasm, the muscles contract such that the cervix is dipped into the reservoir of sperm. The act of doing this makes it easier for sperm to make their way to the uterus. This is part of the biological explanation as to why men are supposed to orgasm first.

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That is facinating. I think that's great.

Hehe. Nice write up/

Makes you wonder.

But then why isnt the clit somewhere where it can be stimulated easilier (sp?)

Yeah ok
 

This is all assuming that evolution isnt the biggest bull crap lie the system ever programmed into the minds of us poor susceptible college students since middle school. Being of course there is no missing link for any 2 set of species nor is evolution reproducible in a lab unlike every other scientific truth we've come up with. But, go on kids, keep telling yourself nature is responsible for the whole orgasm thing and we'll all go on as happy little drones. Anyways, I agree that the female orgasm is really just a way of inticing the female into participating

yeah, very interesting program, I forget what it was called though

It's not hardcore porn, it's biological and medical research, and wouldn't really matter, but cable has no set of rules anyway. There's actually an entire thread on that very subject over in General Discussion, it will explain everything.

[major sarcasm]It's great how people skip right over my posts. Woo! [/major sarcasm]

I must be really boring or something.

I'm sure everyone before me has said this, but when a girl orgasms, she gets all lube-y and slimy, so it helps the good little spermies to go and attack the ovaries! And also, it helps a big penis go into a little hole! =D