Genetics and Health

The Genetics of Female Orgasm

by Hsien Hsien Lei, PhD on June 8th, 2005

Genes may account for up to 45% of the variation in a woman’s ability to have an orgasm. (BBC News, June 7, 2005) Scientists say that understanding the causes of sexual dysfunction could lead to better treatments. But what do studies like this mean to the rest of us? Take the poll and find out what other readers are thinking.

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NB: These results were from a twin study which has its share of limitations (see my previous post).

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