How about a series of articles along the lines of the "Was it Designed" series in Borg.Org. Here's one with a little help from ChatGBT.
The Cat’s Penis — Was It Designed?
Cats are graceful, clever, and agile. People often admire their elegance and independence. But there's one part of the male cat’s anatomy that most people know little about—and when they do learn about it, they're often surprised. Or disturbed.
We’re talking about the penis of the domestic cat (Felis catus), which is covered in small, backward-facing spines. These aren’t soft ridges or decorative features. They’re made of keratin—the same material as claws—and they’re sharp.
What Do These Spines Do?
When a male cat withdraws after mating, the spines scrape against the walls of the female’s reproductive tract. This action causes pain and distress for the female—but also, crucially, stimulates ovulation. Unlike humans, female cats are induced ovulators, meaning they don’t release eggs on a regular cycle. The physical trauma of mating triggers this release.
Some researchers also speculate that the spines help the male remove sperm from rival males, ensuring his genes have the best chance of success. In this context, mating isn't just reproduction—it’s a hostile takeover.
Is This Really a Sign of Design?
Advocates of intelligent design often claim that the natural world is evidence of a higher power’s careful planning. But when we look at the cat’s reproductive anatomy, the picture becomes murkier.
If this feature was designed, then we’re left with some unsettling implications. Why would a designer choose a system that causes pain during mating? Why use barbed structures and induced trauma when many species reproduce successfully without such features?
This doesn’t look like foresight. It looks like a patchwork of adaptations shaped by evolutionary pressures, where survival and reproductive success matter more than comfort or elegance.
So—Was It Designed?
The cat’s spined penis is effective, yes—but it's also brutal and seemingly unnecessary if we assume a compassionate or intelligent designer. It makes much more sense as the product of evolution: a series of small changes over time, favoring traits that lead to more offspring, regardless of the cost.
So maybe the question isn’t just “Was it designed?”
Maybe the more honest question is:
If it was, why would anyone call it intelligent