chapter 10

Question 1

4 phases of physiological changes that occur during sexual behavior

Answer 1

1. excitement
2. plateau
3. orgasm
4. resolution

Question 2

increased blood flow to the genitals and or breasts

Answer 2

vasocongestion

Question 3

vaginal lubrication ; occurs within 30 seconds, longer if lying down

Answer 3

transudation

Question 4

vaginal walls expand

Answer 4

tenting effect

Question 5

the plateau phase can last between

Answer 5

30 seconds and 3 minutes

Question 6

when the vasocongestive pressure reaches a threshold, a reflex of surrounding muscles is triggered

may reduce menstrual cramps

peak blood pressure and respiration rates

Answer 6

orgasmic phase

Question 7

takes about 5-10 mins

body returns to pre-excitement condition

Answer 7

resolution

Question 8

the four phases are ________defined in men

Answer 8

less

Question 9

vasocongestive swelling of the penis

Answer 9

tumescence

Question 10

ejaculation does not always

Answer 10

accompany orgasm

Question 11

period in which men cannot be re-stimulated to orgasm

Answer 11

refractory period

Question 12

in the past, masturbation was feared as a cause of

Answer 12

mental and physical problems

Question 13

masturbation is currently viewed as a way to

Answer 13

promote healthy sexuality

can decrease sexual tension and anxiety

allows person to test own body

can be an outlet for sexual fantasy

Question 14

______is the main sexual outlet in adolescence

Answer 14

masturbation

Question 15

more than half of women aged 18-49 years old _________

Answer 15

masturbate

Question 16

common and frequent component of male sexual behaviors is __________________

Answer 16

highest among males 25 to 39 years old

Question 17

typically defined as everything that happens before pentration

Answer 17

foreplay

Question 18

_________tend to need longer time spent on foreplay

Answer 18

women

Question 19

hand jobs and fingering

physical caressing of the genitals in solo or partner masturbation

Answer 19

manual sex

Question 20

oral sex on a woman

Answer 20

cunnilingus

Question 21

oral sex on a man

Answer 21

fellatio

Question 22

oral stimulation of the anus

Answer 22

anilingus

Question 23

one of the riskiest sexual behaviors

Answer 23

anal intercourse