Why do post menopausal women still desire sex even though they can no longer produce offspring?
Because sex still feels good. Why stop? Hell, it's *better* because you don't have to worry about unwanted pregnancies.
The Short Answer
Because sex still feels good. Why stop? Hell, it's *better* because you don't have to worry about unwanted pregnancies. That, and a lot of hormones don't always stop just because they're not needed anymore. You may consciously know you can't have children, your ovaries may be aware that you can't have children, but that doesn't mean the part of your brain responsible for controlling your sex drive may not know you can't have children, or it may not particularly care. So you may still have a sex drive. But mostly, it feels good, so why not?
Analysis
Key Concepts: Can't, children, feels
This explanation focuses on can't, children, feels and spans 96 words across 7 sentences. At 35% above the average Nature explanation (71 words), this is one of the more thorough answers in this category, reflecting the complexity of the underlying question.
What This Answer Covers
The explanation opens with: “Because sex still feels good.” It then elaborates by presenting a contrasting perspective, ultimately building toward a complete picture across 7 connected points.
How This Compares in Nature
Ranked #131 of 500 Nature questions by answer depth (top 27%). This falls in the detailed tier — above average depth. The explanation goes beyond surface-level but keeps things accessible.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is there a simple explanation for why post menopausal women still desire sex even though they can no longer produce offspring?
Because sex still feels good. Why stop? Hell, it's *better* because you don't have to worry about unwanted pregnancies. That, and a lot of hormones don't always stop just because they're not needed anymore. You may consciously know you can't have…
How detailed is this explanation compared to similar Nature questions?
This is an above-average answer at 96 words, ranked #131 of 500 Nature questions by depth. The key concepts covered are can't, children, feels.
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The explanation uses root cause analysis and contrasting perspectives across 96 words. It is categorized under Nature and addresses the question through 2 analytical lenses.