Female Sexuality

Question 1

what are the four phases of the female response cycle?

Answer 1

DAPO (desire, arousal, plateau, and orgasm)

Question 2

where does the “desire” phase of the female response cycle begin?

Answer 2

in the brain

Question 3

clitoral erection, labia minora engorgement, etc. are two major events of which phase of the female response cycle?

Answer 3

arousal

Question 4

formation of transudate (lubrication) in the vagina in conjunction with genital congestion occurs in which phase of the female response cycle?

Answer 4

plateau

Question 5

vaginal smooth muscle and pelvic contractions occurs in which phase of the female sexual response cycle?

Answer 5

orgasm

Question 6

t or f: sexual intercourse should be avoided in high risk pregnancies

Answer 6

true

Question 7

coitus is safe until how many weeks of normal pregnancy? (IOW not high-risk)

Answer 7

until 36 weeks

Question 8

please define vagismus

Answer 8

persistent involuntary spams of the muscles of the outer third of the vagina

Question 9

what is the term for recurrently genital pain before, during or after intercourse?

Answer 9

dyspareunia

Question 10

what is the effect of antidepressants on the sexual response of women? what is the mechanism?

Answer 10

worsens it by increasing the availability of serotonin and decreasing dopamine