Chapter 6

Question 1

Vasocongestion

Answer 1

The swelling of genital tissues with blood that is a major response in the excitement phase

Question 2

Excitement

Answer 2

The vasocongestion occurs to create a swelling of the tissue and the clitoris enlarges and this is the first stage - the uterus elevates, breasts enlarges, nipples become erect - increase in heart rate, breathing rate, and muscle tension

Question 3

Orgasmic platform

Answer 3

It is formed when the lower third of the vagina becomes engorged with blood during the plateau phase

Question 4

Sexual response cycle

Answer 4

The psychological responses of individuals to sexual stimulation from any source (sexual intercourse, masturbation)

Question 5

Orgasm phase

Answer 5

Series of rhythmic contractions in organismic platform (usually 3-12) and some women emit fluid during this – muscular contraction

Question 6

Resolution phase

Answer 6

Body returns to its pre-arousal state within 15-30 minutes - release of the muscle contraction and the uterus lowers with the vagina returning to normal

Question 7

Grafonberg spot (g-spot)

Answer 7

Hypothesis gland on the front side of the vagina - not all women have this g-spot (found in 10-20% of women )

Question 8

What is the most sexually active age of women?

Answer 8

25-29

Question 9

Sexual dysfunctions (from the DSM4)

Answer 9

It is some kind of disturbance in any of the stage - can be acquired or last long - they often start by a trauma, mental health, physical health, or alcohol

Question 10

Hypoactive sexual desire disorder (sexual desire disorders)

Answer 10

Inhibited sexual desires and 1 out of 4 women experience this

Question 11

Sexual oversion disorder (sexual desire disorders)

Answer 11

Anxiety - avoidance of any sexual touch and this usually happens with women who have experienced trauma

Question 12

Sexual arousal disorder

Answer 12

Inability to maintain lubercation until the end of sex act and this may be due to psychological things like trauma or abuse

Question 13

The Sexual double standard

Answer 13

Casual sex for men is acceptable but women should only have sex within the context of a committed relationship

Question 14

Orgasm disorders

Answer 14

Female orgasm disorder (inhibited female orgasm)

Question 15

Dyspareunia (sexual pain disorders)

Answer 15

Painful intercourse - often a physical condition and may be caused by anxiety about sex or prior sexual trauma

Question 16

Vaginismus ( sexual pain disorder)

Answer 16

The involuntary contraction of vaginal muscles and makes intercourse painful or impossible and often caused by favors of childhood sexual abuse or rape