ch 9: Sexual Arousal

Question 1

myotonia

Answer 1

muscle contractions

Question 2

vaso-congestion

Answer 2

an accumulation of blood in the blood vessels of a region in the body

Question 3

orgasm

Answer 3

rhythmic contractions of the pelvic organs

Question 4

ejaculatory inevitability

Answer 4

there is nothing you can do to stop yourself from ejaculating

Question 5

auto eroticism

Answer 5

sexual self stimulation

Question 6

excitement phase in women (7 stages)

Answer 6

1. vaginal lubrication
2. vaginal balloons
3. tenting effect
4. breast swells
5. inner lips swell and open up
6. clitoris swells
7. orgasmic platforms

Question 7

excitement phase in men (3 stages)

Answer 7

1. erection
2. testes pull up closer to the body
3. fluid from cowpers gland

Question 8

orgasm phase in general

Answer 8

1. rhythmic contractions of the pelvic organs
2. sharp increases in breathing rate, blood pressure and pulse rate during an orgasm
3. muscles contract throughout the body

Question 9

orgasm phase in men

Answer 9

1. vas, seminal vesicles and prostate contract which forces ejaculate to the base of the urethra
2. urethral bulb and penis contract pushing semen through the urethra

Question 10

why do women fake orgasms

Answer 10

• want to get it over with
• help partner feel better about themselves
• the belief that something must be wrong with you if you don’t orgasm

Question 11

why do women fake orgasms more?

Answer 11

• 10% of women report never experiencing an orgasm
• women-women relationships report having higher levels of orgasm mostly because women know their body anatomy better

Question 12

what is problematic about faking?

Answer 12

• if your partner finds out, it might hurt their feelings
• by faking all the time, its a lose lose for both you and your partner because it wont progress and get better.

Question 13

what is the resolution phase in general

Answer 13

when the body returns to its unaroused state where breathing and heart rates return back to normal

Question 14

resolution phase in women (5 stages)

Answer 14

1. breasts unswell
2. sex flush disappears
3. clitoris returns to normal position and reduces in size
4. orgasmic platforms relaxes and shrinks
5. ballooning diminishes

Question 15

resolution phase in men (2 stages = detumescence)

Answer 15

1. rapid emptying of the corpora cavernosa
2. gradual emptying of the corpus spongiosum

Question 16

what is the refractory period?

Answer 16

incapable of being aroused again, have an erection or have an orgasm.

varies from 25 mins to 25 hours

Question 17

in the Masters and Johnson’s study on orgasm findings what did they find?

Answer 17

• the clitoris must always be stimulated (directly or indirectly)
• women do not have a refractory period so we are capable of multiple orgasms
• men have been able to have orgasms without ejaculating in order to stay in a heightened level of arousal and have multiple orgasms.

Question 18

what is autoeroticism

Answer 18

sexual self stimulation (through fantasy or masturbation)

Question 19

what sexual fantasy?

Answer 19

conscious mental imagery that is usually sexually arousing

Question 20

in sex dreams, what does “dream content” conclude of?

Answer 20

1. Freudian Theory: something in our unconscious mind trying to tell us something
2. Continuity Hypothesis: things that happen in our life translate to our dreams (attitudes, social media)

Question 21

in historical times what did tribes believe about sex dreams?

Answer 21

meant they would have a good hunting day

Question 22

were there any gender differences about sex dreams?

Answer 22

no difference but men rated their dreams more positively than women

Question 23

what are the two things things that = more frequent sex dreams

Answer 23

Erotophilia and sociosexuality

Question 24

what were sex toys called back in the day?

Answer 24

marital aids which were used to enhance a couples sex life

Question 25

where is the g-spot

Answer 25

a sensitive area on the anterior wall of the vagina

Question 26

when does the g-spot respond best to?

Answer 26

when direct pressure is applied after arousal is high

Question 27

what is female ejaculate similar to?

Answer 27

similar to prostate fluid except it comes from the Skenes Gland

Question 28

what does spraying the wall mean?

Answer 28

known as a right of passage in Uganda for women who were taught how to ejaculate

Question 29

where is the male g-spot

Answer 29

located on the anterior wall of the rectum

Question 30

how can the male g-spot be stimulated externally or internally?

Answer 30

externally: lift scrotum and stimulate through the perineum

internally: something would have to be inserted in the rectum

Question 31

which position is easiest for a man to control ejaculation?

Answer 31

woman on top position

Question 32

in Christianity why was missionary the only position couples were meant to have sex?

Answer 32

because it was said that women should be inferior to their husbands and this position was the only way

Question 33

what does research show about the missionary position

Answer 33

the back and forth movement of the pelvic creates more blood flow to the pelvic increasing in orgasms

Question 34

which position do women feel most self conscious in

Answer 34

woman on top

Question 35

what is cunnilingus?

Answer 35

being ate out

Question 36

feliatio

Answer 36

head

Question 37

what is pegging

Answer 37

a woman anally penetrating a male partner with a strap on

Question 38

what is the orgasmic platform?

Answer 38

tightening of the vaginal entrance

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