3.2.2 Physiology of Female Sexual Response and Pleasure

Question 1

What’s the deal with sex?

Answer 1

Sex that integrates the entire erectile system of a woman can be mind blowing, but the very best sex of all incorporates the mind, body, heart, and spirit of a woman

Question 3

What can happen with the women when you don’t have the green light?

Answer 3

pain disorders develop

touch can feel irritating

urge to urinate, rather than feeling turned on

deep penetration hits the uterus

Question 4

What is Basson’s latest model of desire?

Answer 4

Question 5

Why can women have multiple Os?

Answer 5

A man’s capillaries work in concert

Women don’t need to propel semen, so their capillaries are independent

Question 6

What are the roles of the uterus in sexual pleasure?

Answer 6

Rhythmic contractions have function (suction cup, just the oppostie)

And Fun

Question 7

What is vaginismus?

Answer 7

involuntary muscle spasm - penetration may be difficult or impossible

Typically described as ripping or burning

Body is protecting women from something

Need treatment team

Question 8

What is dyspareunia (pain)?

Answer 8

lack of education, physical origin

Question 9

What was this fMRI taken?

Answer 9

During a woman’s O

Question 10

What is going on “down there?”

Answer 10

Question 11

Do Kegel exercises effect orgasm?

Answer 11

Yes; PC muscles can affect how a women reaches O

Question 12

How does a poor body image affect sex?

Answer 12

Question 13

Why do women masturbate?

Answer 13

Question 14

What is orgasm?

Answer 14

Stimulation of the clitoris, cervix, vaginal walls, g-spot, perineal sponge and/or nerves around the anus… lead to climax

Rhythmic contractions of the uterus occur

Part of the vagina and the anal sphincter expel blood flow back into circulation

Question 15

What are some of the biochemicals involved with sexual happiness?

Answer 15

oxytocin, phenylethylamine (PEA), endorphins, dimethyltryptamine (DMT)

Question 16

How are women different than men regarding O?

Answer 16

Orgasm can occur with only part of the network

Women typically do not like having their erectile network stimulated until they are already aroused

Question 17

What type of model does Basson prefer for female arousal?

Answer 17

Circular

Question 18

In acient culture, sex acts as the path to what?

Answer 18

the Divine

Question 19

What is not at the beginning of the sexual response cycle for women according to Kellogg-Spadt?

Answer 19

Desire

Question 20

How does sexual context act during sexual intercourse?

Answer 20

Brakes and accelerators

Question 21

What are some of the pleasure pitfalls with sex?

Answer 21

Question 22

What are some components of the female erectile network?

Answer 22

Clitoris, vestibular bulbs, perineal sponge, urethral sponge

Question 23

What are some of the innervations of the different parts of the female reproductive system that can cause difference b/t orgasms?

Answer 23

Clitoral - pudendal

Vaginal - pelvic

Cervical - vagus, pelvic

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Question 24

What does Basson say about the female climax?

Answer 24

It isn’t one mountain peak, “motivational force”

Question 25

What is sexual satisfaction was closely linked to:

Answer 25

Question 26

What is the role of fantasy in pleasure?

Answer 26

Improve love making skills

Deepen emotional/spiritual connection with partner

Relieve shame, fear, fatigue

Heal past wounds by visualizing healthy, loving relationships

Alter your sexual self image without fear or consequences