Yet another headline asking a question to which the answer is: no

[oursin]

Was 2014 the Year Science Discovered The Female Orgasm?

Okay, sometimes I think the female orgasm is much like those 'forgotten/neglected' novels/writers which are regularly being 'rediscovered'.

Alternatively, maybe the elusive Big O is always news, no?

But really, it demonstrates a particularly presentist mindset to suggest that Now! it has Finally!! been Discovered!!!

(Like, go tell that to Marie Stopes, I double-dare you. Or even to dear old D H Lawrence...)

The article does express some scepticism about reported surveys, at least, so I give them a few more than nul points for that.

However, how often does one have to point out that 'GSOH =/= tells jokes' and that

Women also reported initiating sex more frequently with partners who had a sense of humor. So take note, college aged boys—instead of ensconcing yourselves in choking clouds of AXE Body Spray, try telling a few jokes instead.

is so POINT THAHR: MISST.

Are we finally unlocking the secrets of female sexuality? Stella Browne would like a word from 99 years ago.