Female Orgasm Study Rubbished by Sexologists

You may have seen a story in the media earlier in the week about the genetic component of the female orgasm. It cropped up all over the place including The Guardian, BBC News and New Scientist. Dr Petra Boynton (left), the sex and relationship psychologist, took issue with a few things about the research:

"Today the world of sexology, particularly those working in the area of sexual dysfunction got a little upset.

That's putting it mildly. Actually they were very angry about the latest study supposedly proving women's orgasmic problems are genetic."

In two excellent posts she proceeds to dismantle the research. Great stuff. This is what blogging is all about - a right to reply. And because of it, we're all better informed.
Women, orgasm and genetics & Women! Don't orgasm too easily

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One comment

1. Linda Johnson says:

   June 16, 2006 at 2:45 pm

   The female orgasm is every woman’s right to enjoy as nature intended. Whether with partner or alone; with or without artificial aid.

   Unfortunately it’s seems that only the minority of women are able to enjoy this most natural of feminine pleasures. Not only that but the subject has become a debating point between the creationists and the evolutionists.

   I’ve tried to put together a lot of basic information and resource to help at my new website.

   There's even an excellent scientific e-book on the subject, written from the practical rather than theoretical point of view, by Dr Irene Cooper, a professional sex therapist in the UK.

   Female Orgasm

   Linda Johnson

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