ch.3-7 Flashcards
sexual revolution
1960’s. introduction of birth control, openness about sexuality, and free love movement
Human Sexuality Response
Masters and Johnson’s first book
EPOR model
excitement, plateau, orgasm, resolution
vasocongeston
blood causing body parts to expand and enlarge
tenting
widening of the inner 2 thirds of the vagina during sexual arousal
emission
buildup of sperm and semen in the urethral bulb prior to being expelled through the urethra
ejaculatory inevitability
sensation produced during the emission phase of ejaculation that expulsion of semen is imminent, reflexive, and cannot be stopped. Point of No return
expulsion
contraction of pelvic muscles that force semen through the urethra and out of the body through the penis
Skene’s glands
pair of glands on either side of the urethra that in some women may produce fluid during orgasm
Kaplan’s 3 stage model
desire, excitement, orgasm
hypoactive sexual desire
persitently low level of desire for sexual activity
erotic stimulus pathway theory
seduction, sensations, surrender, reflection
new view of women’s sexual problems
model of female sexual response incorporating a larger variety of factor than previous models, including physical, cognitive, social, and relationship issues
field of eligibles
those who meet your criteria as a potential romantic partner
matching hypothesis
people tend to seek romantic and sexual partners who possess a level of physical attractiveness similar to their own
proximity effect
the closer you are to another person in distance the greater the probability that you will grow to like/ love the person
more exposure effect
humans appear to have a natural and unconscious tendency to grow fonder of a “novel stimulus” the more often they are exposed to it
reciprocity of attraction
someone you like likes you back with the same degree of intensity
triangular theory of love
Sternberg’s theory that 3 fundamental components of love (intimacy, passion, and commitment) in various combinations define the qualities of a relationship
intimacy only
liking
passion only
infatuation.
commitment only
empty love
intimacy and passion
romantic love
passion and commitment
fatuous love
commitment and intimacy
companionate love
intimacy and passion and commitment
consummate love
styles of love
people follow individual psychological motifs or styles in relating to a love order
eros love
erotic
ludus
game playing. excitement of forming a relationship more than the relationship itself
storge love
caring and friendship
mania
possessive, dependent, and often controlling
pragma love
partners are selected in a businesslike way on the basis of rational practical criteria
agape love
selfless love
validating communication
resolved through calm discussion and compromise
volatile communication
explosive, fight often
conflict avoiding communication
avoid conflict
contempt
disrespect, disgust, or hate expressed when the positive feelings partners once had for each other are gone
stonewalling
relying on a passive form of power and aggression by being unresponsive
laparoscopy
surgical procedure in which a tube with a tiny camera and light is inserted through a small incision in the abdomen
erotophobia
attitude toward sexuality in which individuals are uncomfortable with sexual topics
erotophilia
attitude toward sexuality in which individuals are comfortable with sexuality
cunnilingus
oral sex performed on a female
fellatio
oral sex performed on a male
anilingus
oral stimulation of the anus
coitus
sexual intercourse
SSRIs
selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors. drugs for depression that may cause sexual side effects
sensate focus
sex therapy technique that requires a couple to redirect emphasis away from intercourse and focus on their capacity for mutual sensuality
directed masturbation
sex therapy strategy in which the therapist advises the client on how to use masturbation activities to help overcome a sexual problem
hypoactive sexual desire
persistently low level or lack of sexual fantasies or desire for sexual activity
cognitive behavioral therapy
therapeutic approach designed to gradually eliminate specific thoughts and associated behaviors that may be contributing to sexual problems
spectatoring
mentally observing and judging oneself during sexual activities with a partner; may cause sexual problems
nocturnal penile tumescence
erection of the penis when the man is asleep
female orgasmic disorder
a sexual problem in which a women rarely/never reaches orgasm or it is delayed
male orgasmic disorder
a frequent/ recurring delay or inhibition of orgasm and ejaculation
dyspareunia
painful intercourse
vaginismus
pain in a woman prior to intercourse due to spasms and contractions of the pelvic muscles
