During orgasm, the muscles in the genital area contract and pulse, I know it’s pelvic floor muscles.. What I don’t understand is WHY they do that during orgasm. I believe it’s a release of tension or what have you… But why do other muscles of the body not contract, pulse, and feel pleasurable to that extent when they experience relief of tension?
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It’s been suggested that female orgasm increases the likelihood that sperm are introduced to the cervix and therefore have a higher chance of fertilizing an egg. While not 100% true (so don’t come after me, comments), women tend to have orgasm with male partners they are compatible with, attracted to, and men who are invested in their pleasure. The dark contrast would be women are significantly less likely to orgasm with men they aren’t very interested in, or even worse men who rape them.
Remember that evolutionarily having sex is a major investment for a woman and their biology is engineered to look for higher value partners who are likely to support and protect them during pregnancy and while raising a child. So if orgasm is indicative of heightened interest in their partner and attention from their partner, it pairs well with their evolution to increase the likelihood of fertilization during those encounters versus low-value or forced sex.
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