April 01, 2007
Science of the female orgasm:
ABC Radio's Health Report has just had a special on the female orgasm with neurophysiologist Prof Beverly Whipple.
We covered a curious review of Whipple's new book, The Science of Orgasm (ISBN 9780801884900), recently on Mind Hacks.
In the radio programme Whipple discusses the brain functions and peripheral nervous system structures that support the female orgasm, as well speculating on possible evolutionary explanations for its existence.
The interview is wide-ranging and also tackles the effect of SSRI antidepressant medication (known to delay or prevent orgasm in both men and women), the role of desire in sexual satisfaction and the importance of communication in sexual relationships.
Link to Health Report on 'The Female Orgasm'.
