LEC 3 III Flashcards
Sexual Sensors
- Mucocutaneous System
- Nipple-areolar System
- Pressure sensitive receptors
- Touch receptor of the skin
- Visceral Receptor
- Other Senses (5 senses)
The Sexual Response Cycle
- Excitement
- Plateau
- Orgasm
- Resolution
________ occurs with physical & psychological stimulation (sight, sound, emotion, thought)
Excitement
Just before orgasm (formation of the orgasm platform)
Plateau
Discharge of accumulated sexual tension (shortest stage on the sexual response cycle)
Orgasm
30 minute period during which the external and internal genital organs return to an unaroused.
Resolution
Excitement Phase: Women
- Clitoris increases in size
- Mucoid fluid as lubrication
- Vagina widens
- Sex flush
- Erect Nipples
- Motor restlessness
- HR, RR, and BP increases
Excitement Phase: Men
- Penile Erection
- Scrotum thickens
- Testes elevate
- Motor Restlessness
- HR, RR, and BP increases
Plateau Phase: Women
- Clitoris is drawn forward
- Vaginal Congestion
- Nipple elevation
Plateau Phase: Men
- Distention of the penis
- HR increase to 100-175 bpm
- RR increase approx. 40 bpm
Orgasm Phase: Women
- Uterine contractions
- Minimal relaxation of the cervical opening (OS)
- External sphincter contraction
Orgasm Phase: Men
- Ejaculation of Semen
Resolution Phase: Women
Do not go through this period so it is possible for a woman who are interested and properly stimulated to have additional orgasm immediately.
Resolution Phase: Men
Occurs during which further orgasm is impossible.
Two Types of Female Orgasm
- Clitoral
- Vaginal
________ orgasm originates from masturbation other non-coital acts and represents sexual immaturity.
Clitoral
_________ orgasm were the authentic, mature form of sexual behavior.
Vaginal
Occurrence of the G-Spot
Ernst Grafenberg.
G-spot has been promoted as an area of heightened erotic sensitivity.
During the 2nd half of the menstrual cycle (_____ phase) there is increased fluid ______ and ________ in the lower portion of the pelvis.
In line with this, sexual response during this time enables the woman to achieve _____ more quickly and achieve ____ more readily.
retention and vasocongestion
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plateau
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orgasm
Influences of the Pregnancy on Sexual Response:
Pregnancy is another time in life when there is ________ of the lower pelvis because of the ____ supply needed by the rapidly growing fetus.
blood
For some women, increased breast ______ results in extreme breast sensitivity during ______.
coitus or sexual intercourse
Types of Sexual Orientation
- Heterosexuality
- Homosexuality
- Bisexuality
- Transsexuality
