7. female sexual response (lecture) Flashcards
what happens to the vagina during excitement phase in female sexual response?
vaginal walls lubrication begins (vasocongestion)
upper 2/3rds of vagina lengthens and expands (to accommodate for penis)
what happens to the clitoris during excitement phase in female sexual response?
clitoris engorges with blood
what happens to the uterus during excitement phase in female sexual response?
uterus elevates in the pelvic cavity
what other physiological responses happen in excitement phase in female sexual response?
increase in muscle tone, heart rate, BP
what happens during the plateau phase in female sexual response?
further increase in muscle tone, HR, BP
labia minora deepen in colour (increase blood)
clitoris withdraws under its hood
what is secreted during plateau phase in female sexual response? why?
Bartholin’s gland secretion lubricates vestibule for entry of penis
list all the physiological changes that occur in plateau phase in female sexual response
uterus fully elevate
clitoris withdraws under hood
inner 2/3rds vagina fully distended
outer 1/3rd vagina forms orgasmic platform
what is the function of the orgasmic platform in orgasmic phase of female sexual response?
contracts rhythmically 3-15 times
orgasmic platform = outer 1/3 of vagina
what contracts during orgasmic phase of female sexual response?
uterus, anal sphincter
orgasmic platform
what happens to the clitoris during orgasmic phase of female sexual response?
clitoris remains retracted under hood
do females have a refractory period?
NO
multiple orgasms possibles
describe uterine contractions in females during orgasmic phase
uterine contractions begin at the top (fundus) and moves down towards the cervix
what happens to inner 2/3rd of vagina during orgasmic phase in females?
inner 2/3rd vagina remains motionless
what happens during the resolution stage in female sexual response?
clitoris descends and engorgement subsides
labia returns to unaroused size and colour
uterus descends to unaroused position
vagina shortens and narrows back to unaroused state
what are the changes to the breast during excitement phase?
breast size increases
nipple becomes erect
veins become more distinct
what are the changes to the breast during plateau and orgasm phase?
greater size increase
areola increases in size and causes nipple to appear less erect
sex flush may appear on breasts and upper abdo (increase blood flow)
what are the changes to the breast during resolution phase?
detumescence of aerola - nipple appears more erect
disappearance of sex flush
return to unaroused size
what is the ‘G spot’?
area of erotic sensitivity located along the anterior wall of the vagina
what can some women experience from G spot stimulation?
can experience orgasm and possibly ejaculation from G spot stimulation
what is G spot tissue similar to in males? therefore?
similar to male prostate
therefore, fluid may be similar to prostatic component of semen
what secretion from the G spot is similar to that of prostatic component of semen?
presence of enzyme in female ejaculate characteristic of prostate secretions
what is orgasm from G spot stimulation the same as?
orgasm from clitoral stimulation
although intensity may vary depend on method of stimulation
how does the female sexual response change with ageing?
some women report reduced desire
what are the changes to vasocongestion response in females with ageing?
reduced vasocongestion response - cause reduced vaginal lubrication
what are the changes to vagina in females with ageing?
vaginal and urethral tissue lose elasticity
width and length of vagina decrease - reduced expansile ability of inner vagina during arousal
what are the changes to orgasm in females with age?
number of orgasmic contractions is often reduced
more rapid resolution
