Mystery of the orgasm: Genetic link seen in women's sexual dysfunction

0 Comments | AFP, June, 2005

PARIS (AFP) — British scientists say they have established a link between genetics and a woman's ability to experience orgasm, striking a blow at those who pin the blame for female sexual dysfunction on social or cultural factors.

Previous research has documented the widespread phenomenon of women who never or rarely reach orgasm but -- unlike male sexual dysfunction -- the causes of this problem have been explored only sketchily.

The most common theories are environmental rather than biological.

They blame, for instance, an oppressive upbringing, conservative religion or male social pressures that can inhibit a woman's sexuality and discourage her from even talking about her sexual problems.

Breaking new ground, British researchers questioned more...