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History of Feminism

Laffy Kat

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1. I've always been confused about estrus versus ovulation.

Reply to ismnotwasm (Original post)

Mon Apr 7, 2014, 09:11 PM

Apr 2014

Why is it that most female mammals go through a menstruation of sorts during estrus, while humans ovulate and menstruate at different times in their cycles. Is it the same with the great apes? I've never looked into it. Also, is it taken for granted that human females are more "receptive" during ovulation? I sure was. Lastly, are these stupid questions?

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Menstruation: What is the evolutionary or biological purpose of having periods [View all] ismnotwasm Apr 2014 OP

I've always been confused about estrus versus ovulation. Laffy Kat Apr 2014 #1

Possibly because humans use sex as a bonding tool Shivering Jemmy Apr 2014 #2

Makes sense. Laffy Kat Apr 2014 #3

Not the same ismnotwasm Apr 2014 #4