7. female sexual response (lecture)

Question 1

what happens to the vagina during excitement phase in female sexual response?

Answer 1

vaginal walls lubrication begins (vasocongestion)

upper 2/3rds of vagina lengthens and expands (to accommodate for penis)

Question 2

what happens to the clitoris during excitement phase in female sexual response?

Answer 2

clitoris engorges with blood

Question 3

what happens to the uterus during excitement phase in female sexual response?

Answer 3

uterus elevates in the pelvic cavity

Question 4

what other physiological responses happen in excitement phase in female sexual response?

Answer 4

increase in muscle tone, heart rate, BP

Question 5

what happens during the plateau phase in female sexual response?

Answer 5

further increase in muscle tone, HR, BP
labia minora deepen in colour (increase blood)
clitoris withdraws under its hood

Question 6

what is secreted during plateau phase in female sexual response? why?

Answer 6

Bartholin’s gland secretion lubricates vestibule for entry of penis

Question 7

list all the physiological changes that occur in plateau phase in female sexual response

Answer 7

uterus fully elevate
clitoris withdraws under hood
inner 2/3rds vagina fully distended
outer 1/3rd vagina forms orgasmic platform

Question 8

what is the function of the orgasmic platform in orgasmic phase of female sexual response?

Answer 8

contracts rhythmically 3-15 times

orgasmic platform = outer 1/3 of vagina

Question 9

what contracts during orgasmic phase of female sexual response?

Answer 9

uterus, anal sphincter

orgasmic platform

Question 10

what happens to the clitoris during orgasmic phase of female sexual response?

Answer 10

clitoris remains retracted under hood

Question 11

do females have a refractory period?

Answer 11

NO

multiple orgasms possibles

Question 12

describe uterine contractions in females during orgasmic phase

Answer 12

uterine contractions begin at the top (fundus) and moves down towards the cervix

Question 13

what happens to inner 2/3rd of vagina during orgasmic phase in females?

Answer 13

inner 2/3rd vagina remains motionless

Question 14

what happens during the resolution stage in female sexual response?

Answer 14

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

Question 15

what are the changes to the breast during excitement phase?

Answer 15

breast size increases
nipple becomes erect
veins become more distinct

Question 16

what are the changes to the breast during plateau and orgasm phase?

Answer 16

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)

Question 17

what are the changes to the breast during resolution phase?

Answer 17

detumescence of aerola - nipple appears more erect
disappearance of sex flush
return to unaroused size

Question 18

what is the ‘G spot’?

Answer 18

area of erotic sensitivity located along the anterior wall of the vagina

Question 19

what can some women experience from G spot stimulation?

Answer 19

can experience orgasm and possibly ejaculation from G spot stimulation

Question 20

what is G spot tissue similar to in males? therefore?

Answer 20

similar to male prostate

therefore, fluid may be similar to prostatic component of semen

Question 21

what secretion from the G spot is similar to that of prostatic component of semen?

Answer 21

presence of enzyme in female ejaculate characteristic of prostate secretions

Question 22

what is orgasm from G spot stimulation the same as?

Answer 22

orgasm from clitoral stimulation

although intensity may vary depend on method of stimulation

Question 23

how does the female sexual response change with ageing?

Answer 23

some women report reduced desire

Question 24

what are the changes to vasocongestion response in females with ageing?

Answer 24

reduced vasocongestion response - cause reduced vaginal lubrication

Question 25

what are the changes to vagina in females with ageing?

Answer 25

vaginal and urethral tissue lose elasticity

width and length of vagina decrease - reduced expansile ability of inner vagina during arousal

Question 26

what are the changes to orgasm in females with age?

Answer 26

number of orgasmic contractions is often reduced

more rapid resolution