Ask Science@lemmy.worldEnglish · 18 days ago

How did orgasms evolve, if we know?

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Ask Science@lemmy.worldEnglish · 18 days ago

It makes sense from a why standpoint. I can’t help but wonder about the how.

How did we evolve reproductive organs that are not only sensitive, but also release reproductive cells at climax?

I’m ok with a “we have no idea” answer, but if there is an answer I also want to know.

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Yes, bed bugs are one species that does it: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Traumatic_insemination

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