3.2.2 Physiology of Female Sexual Response and Pleasure Flashcards
What’s the deal with sex?
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
What can happen with the women when you don’t have the green light?
pain disorders develop
touch can feel irritating
urge to urinate, rather than feeling turned on
deep penetration hits the uterus
What is Basson’s latest model of desire?
Why can women have multiple Os?
A man’s capillaries work in concert
Women don’t need to propel semen, so their capillaries are independent
What are the roles of the uterus in sexual pleasure?
Rhythmic contractions have function (suction cup, just the oppostie)
And Fun
What is vaginismus?
involuntary muscle spasm - penetration may be difficult or impossible
Typically described as ripping or burning
Body is protecting women from something
Need treatment team
What is dyspareunia (pain)?
lack of education, physical origin
What was this fMRI taken?
During a woman’s O
What is going on “down there?”
Do Kegel exercises effect orgasm?
Yes; PC muscles can affect how a women reaches O
How does a poor body image affect sex?
Why do women masturbate?
What is orgasm?
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
What are some of the biochemicals involved with sexual happiness?
oxytocin, phenylethylamine (PEA), endorphins, dimethyltryptamine (DMT)
How are women different than men regarding O?
Orgasm can occur with only part of the network
Women typically do not like having their erectile network stimulated until they are already aroused
What type of model does Basson prefer for female arousal?
Circular
In acient culture, sex acts as the path to what?
the Divine
What is not at the beginning of the sexual response cycle for women according to Kellogg-Spadt?
Desire
How does sexual context act during sexual intercourse?
Brakes and accelerators
What are some of the pleasure pitfalls with sex?
What are some components of the female erectile network?
Clitoris, vestibular bulbs, perineal sponge, urethral sponge
What are some of the innervations of the different parts of the female reproductive system that can cause difference b/t orgasms?
Clitoral - pudendal
Vaginal - pelvic
Cervical - vagus, pelvic
BLENDED
What does Basson say about the female climax?
It isn’t one mountain peak, “motivational force”
What is sexual satisfaction was closely linked to:
What is the role of fantasy in pleasure?
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
