Fact check: Louis XVI didn't know how to have sex.

1. Summary of the results

The original statement oversimplifies a complex historical situation. While Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette did experience initial sexual difficulties in their marriage, they eventually overcame these challenges and had four children together ^[1]. The characterization that Louis XVI "didn't know how to have sex" is therefore demonstrably false, as evidenced by their eventual successful reproduction.

2. Missing context/alternative viewpoints

The original statement omits several crucial pieces of context:

• The couple's marriage remained unconsummated for seven years after their 1770 wedding ^[1]
• Emperor Joseph II described both Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette as "Blunderers," suggesting the issue was mutual and stemmed from lack of education rather than physical inability ^[1]
• The couple eventually had four children, with different fates:
• One child died in infancy
• Another died of tuberculosis
• At least one survived to marry ^[1]

3. Potential misinformation/bias in the original statement

The original statement appears to perpetuate a historical oversimplification that:

• Ignores the eventual resolution of the couple's sexual difficulties
• Places all blame on Louis XVI when historical evidence suggests both partners lacked proper education ^[1]
• Fails to acknowledge their eventual successful reproduction
• May stem from historical propaganda against the French monarchy

It's worth noting that such simplistic characterizations of Louis XVI's sexual capabilities have historically been used as political ammunition against the French monarchy. The reality, as documented, shows that while there were initial difficulties, they were temporary and eventually resolved ^[1].