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ch 9: sexual arousal Flashcards

1
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define myotonia

A

musle contractions

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2
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vaso-congestion

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accumulation of blood in the blood vessel region in the body

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3
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orgasm

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rhythmic contractions of the pelvic organs; massive release of muscular tension

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4
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ejaculatory inevitability

A

there is nothing you can do to stop yourself from ejaculating

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5
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autoeroticism

A

sexual self stimulation

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6
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what are the three phases of sexual arousal? (E.O.R)

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  1. excitement phase
  2. orgasm phase
  3. resolution phase
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7
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what happens in the excitement phase for women?

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  • vaginal lubrication
  • vaginal balloons
  • tenting effect
  • breasts swell
  • inner lips swell and open up
  • clitoris swells
  • orgasmic platforms
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8
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what are vaginal balloons

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upper or inner walls of vagina expand

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9
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what is the tenting effect

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arching your back

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10
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what happens in a orgasmic platform?

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evolution says this is done to create a grip on the penis

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what happens in the excitement phase for men?

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  • erection
  • testes pull up closer to the body
  • fluid from Cowper’s Gland (“pre-cum”)
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12
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what happens in the orgasm phase

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  • increase in breathing rate, blood pressure, and pulse rate during orgasms
  • muscle contract through the body
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13
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what happens in the TWO orgasmic phases for men?

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  1. vas, seminal vesicles and prostate contract forcing ejaculate to the base of the urethra
  2. urethral bulb and penis contract pushing semen through the urethra
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14
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does the strength of the PC muscles tend to play a role in the intensity of orgasms?

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yes

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15
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is it true that when PC muscles are weaker, it can reduce sensation?

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yes

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16
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why do people (mostly women) fake orgasms ?

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  • want to get it over with
  • help partner feel better about themselves
17
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what is problematic about faking an orgasm?

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  • it might hurt your partners feelings if they find out your faking
  • by faking all the time, it doesn’t leave room for improvement
18
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what happens in the resolution phase (3rd phase)

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  • the body returns to its unaroused state
  • gradual return of breathing rate and heart rate to normal levels
19
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resolution phase in women

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  • reduction in swollen breasts
    -sex flush disappears
    -clit returns to normal size
    -orgasmic platform relaxes
    -ballooning diminshes
20
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resolution phase in men (two stages)

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  1. rapid emptying of corpora cavernosa
  2. more gradual emptying of the corpus spongiosum
21
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what does detumescence mean?

A

“two stages”

22
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what is the refractory period?

A

not being able to get aroused, have an erection or orgasm for either a few minutes or up to 25 hours

23
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In Master’s and Johnson, what were some other finding they found with ‘orgasms’ ?

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  • the clit must always be stimulated
  • women do not have a refractory period so they can have multiple orgasms
  • SOME men can have orgasms without ejaculating to stay aroused and have multiple orgasms
24
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what is ‘autoeroticism’

A

sexual self-stimulation through fantasizing or masturbation

25
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what is sexual fantasy

A

conscious mental images that is sexual

26
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why do people have sexual fantasies

A

heighten arousal

27
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what are sexual fantasies usually about ?

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  • loved partners
  • sexually aggressive
  • having sex with genders your not attracted to
28
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how can sexual fantasies be negative?

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  • having fantasies about other peoples partners
  • having fantasies about being harmed
29
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do some couples share their sexual fantasies with each other and is this healthy?

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yes they do, it is seen as a positive aspect and it helps their relationship

30
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what are some masturbation “techniques”

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  • fantasy
  • pornography
  • sex toys
  • manually with hands
31
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what are some attitudes towards masturbation?

A

some women believe it is a bad thing, some believe it is a good thing

32
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what are some benefits to masturbation

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  • women who masturbate are more likely to have an orgasm with their partner
  • exercise for PC muscles
  • helps people sleep
  • stress reliever (oxytocin)

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