L2 physiology of sex and sexual response

Question 1

libido=

Answer 1

sexual drive

Question 2

stages of sexual response

Answer 2

excitement
plateau
orgasm

Question 3

in females what happens in excitement (5)

Answer 3

enlargement of breasts 
erection of nipples
vasocongestion of the vaginal walls 
vaginal lubrication 
erection of clitoris and labia

Question 4

what happens to men during excitement (2)

Answer 4

penis erect

scrotum thickens and testes rise

Question 5

can male sexual arousal happen without erection

Answer 5

yes

Question 6

what is plateau

Answer 6

a period of sexual excitement prior to orgasm

Question 7

how long can plateau last

Answer 7

up to three minutes

Question 8

what happens in males in plateau phase

Answer 8

-urethral sphincter contracts to prevent urine mixing and retrograde ejaculation
-pre-ejaculatory fluid
rising testes

Question 9

what happens to females in plateau phase

Answer 9

orgasmic platform
bartholin’s secretions increase
clitoris sensitive and withdraws

Question 10

orgasm=

Answer 10

the conclusion of plateau phase, release of sexual tension and endorphins

Question 11

male orgasm=

Answer 11

usually associated with ejaculation

3-6 contractions of the urethra, vagina, anus and pelvic floor

Question 12

female orgasm=

Answer 12

5-12 contractions of muscles of uterus, vagina, pelvic floor

increased vaginal secretions