ch 9: sexual arousal Flashcards
define myotonia
musle contractions
vaso-congestion
accumulation of blood in the blood vessel region in the body
orgasm
rhythmic contractions of the pelvic organs; massive release of muscular tension
ejaculatory inevitability
there is nothing you can do to stop yourself from ejaculating
autoeroticism
sexual self stimulation
what are the three phases of sexual arousal? (E.O.R)
- excitement phase
- orgasm phase
- resolution phase
what happens in the excitement phase for women?
- vaginal lubrication
- vaginal balloons
- tenting effect
- breasts swell
- inner lips swell and open up
- clitoris swells
- orgasmic platforms
what are vaginal balloons
upper or inner walls of vagina expand
what is the tenting effect
arching your back
what happens in a orgasmic platform?
evolution says this is done to create a grip on the penis
what happens in the excitement phase for men?
- erection
- testes pull up closer to the body
- fluid from Cowper’s Gland (“pre-cum”)
what happens in the orgasm phase
- increase in breathing rate, blood pressure, and pulse rate during orgasms
- muscle contract through the body
what happens in the TWO orgasmic phases for men?
- vas, seminal vesicles and prostate contract forcing ejaculate to the base of the urethra
- urethral bulb and penis contract pushing semen through the urethra
does the strength of the PC muscles tend to play a role in the intensity of orgasms?
yes
is it true that when PC muscles are weaker, it can reduce sensation?
yes
why do people (mostly women) fake orgasms ?
- want to get it over with
- help partner feel better about themselves
what is problematic about faking an orgasm?
- it might hurt your partners feelings if they find out your faking
- by faking all the time, it doesn’t leave room for improvement
what happens in the resolution phase (3rd phase)
- the body returns to its unaroused state
- gradual return of breathing rate and heart rate to normal levels
resolution phase in women
- reduction in swollen breasts
-sex flush disappears
-clit returns to normal size
-orgasmic platform relaxes
-ballooning diminshes
resolution phase in men (two stages)
- rapid emptying of corpora cavernosa
- more gradual emptying of the corpus spongiosum
what does detumescence mean?
“two stages”
what is the refractory period?
not being able to get aroused, have an erection or orgasm for either a few minutes or up to 25 hours
In Master’s and Johnson, what were some other finding they found with ‘orgasms’ ?
- 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
what is ‘autoeroticism’
sexual self-stimulation through fantasizing or masturbation
what is sexual fantasy
conscious mental images that is sexual
why do people have sexual fantasies
heighten arousal
what are sexual fantasies usually about ?
- loved partners
- sexually aggressive
- having sex with genders your not attracted to
how can sexual fantasies be negative?
- having fantasies about other peoples partners
- having fantasies about being harmed
do some couples share their sexual fantasies with each other and is this healthy?
yes they do, it is seen as a positive aspect and it helps their relationship
what are some masturbation “techniques”
- fantasy
- pornography
- sex toys
- manually with hands
what are some attitudes towards masturbation?
some women believe it is a bad thing, some believe it is a good thing
what are some benefits to masturbation
- women who masturbate are more likely to have an orgasm with their partner
- exercise for PC muscles
- helps people sleep
- stress reliever (oxytocin)
