ch 9: Sexual Arousal Flashcards
myotonia
muscle contractions
vaso-congestion
an accumulation of blood in the blood vessels of a region in the body
orgasm
rhythmic contractions of the pelvic organs
ejaculatory inevitability
there is nothing you can do to stop yourself from ejaculating
auto eroticism
sexual self stimulation
excitement phase in women (7 stages)
- vaginal lubrication
- vaginal balloons
- tenting effect
- breast swells
- inner lips swell and open up
- clitoris swells
- orgasmic platforms
excitement phase in men (3 stages)
- erection
- testes pull up closer to the body
- fluid from cowpers gland
orgasm phase in general
- rhythmic contractions of the pelvic organs
- sharp increases in breathing rate, blood pressure and pulse rate during an orgasm
- muscles contract throughout the body
orgasm phase in men
- vas, seminal vesicles and prostate contract which forces ejaculate to the base of the urethra
- urethral bulb and penis contract pushing semen through the urethra
why do women fake orgasms
- 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
why do women fake orgasms more?
- 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
what is problematic about faking?
- 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.
what is the resolution phase in general
when the body returns to its unaroused state where breathing and heart rates return back to normal
resolution phase in women (5 stages)
- breasts unswell
- sex flush disappears
- clitoris returns to normal position and reduces in size
- orgasmic platforms relaxes and shrinks
- ballooning diminishes
resolution phase in men (2 stages = detumescence)
- rapid emptying of the corpora cavernosa
- gradual emptying of the corpus spongiosum
what is the refractory period?
incapable of being aroused again, have an erection or have an orgasm.
varies from 25 mins to 25 hours
in the Masters and Johnson’s study on orgasm findings what did they find?
- 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.
what is autoeroticism
sexual self stimulation (through fantasy or masturbation)
what sexual fantasy?
conscious mental imagery that is usually sexually arousing
in sex dreams, what does “dream content” conclude of?
- Freudian Theory: something in our unconscious mind trying to tell us something
- Continuity Hypothesis: things that happen in our life translate to our dreams (attitudes, social media)
in historical times what did tribes believe about sex dreams?
meant they would have a good hunting day
were there any gender differences about sex dreams?
no difference but men rated their dreams more positively than women
what are the two things things that = more frequent sex dreams
Erotophilia and sociosexuality
what were sex toys called back in the day?
marital aids which were used to enhance a couples sex life
where is the g-spot
a sensitive area on the anterior wall of the vagina
when does the g-spot respond best to?
when direct pressure is applied after arousal is high
what is female ejaculate similar to?
similar to prostate fluid except it comes from the Skenes Gland
what does spraying the wall mean?
known as a right of passage in Uganda for women who were taught how to ejaculate
where is the male g-spot
located on the anterior wall of the rectum
how can the male g-spot be stimulated externally or internally?
externally: lift scrotum and stimulate through the perineum
internally: something would have to be inserted in the rectum
which position is easiest for a man to control ejaculation?
woman on top position
in Christianity why was missionary the only position couples were meant to have sex?
because it was said that women should be inferior to their husbands and this position was the only way
what does research show about the missionary position
the back and forth movement of the pelvic creates more blood flow to the pelvic increasing in orgasms
which position do women feel most self conscious in
woman on top
what is cunnilingus?
being ate out
feliatio
head
what is pegging
a woman anally penetrating a male partner with a strap on
what is the orgasmic platform?
tightening of the vaginal entrance
evolution says this is done to create a grip on the penis
