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Physiology Of Sex And Sexual Response Flashcards

1
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what is desire?

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Desire is a spontaneous sexual interest that is controlled by the brain.

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What is libido?

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Libido is sex drive

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What are the triggers for sexual desire?

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Sight 
Thoughts 
Smell
Sound 
Touch 
Taste
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Whats ones sexual desires affected by?

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  • Societal and cultural values
  • Thoughts, feelings and experiences
  • value judgements- whether you consider it a good or bad thing
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5
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What is arousal?

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Arousal/ excitement is the body’s physical response to desire.

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Key differences in arousal between men and women:

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  • Arousal in women can be lost and regained.
  • Women take much longer to achieve full arousal.
  • Women can achieve arousal without desire or sexual contact.
  • Sexual arousal in men does not always result in an erection
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State the body changes due to sexual responses in an aroused women

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  • vaginal lubrication
  • erection of nipples
  • raised heart rate
  • enlargement of breasts
  • tumescences
  • erection of the clitoris and labia
  • Elevation of the cervix and uterus
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8
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State the body changes due to sexual responses in an aroused man.

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  • penis erects

- scrotum thickens and testes rise

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9
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Explain the sexual response cycle?

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First: There’s the excitement/ arousal phase

Second: There’s the plateau phase

Thirdly: There’s the orgasm

Fourth : theres the resolution ( release of bodily fluid)

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What is the plateau phase in the sex cycle?

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It’s a period of sexual excitement prior to an orgasm.

The plateau phase can be lost and regained without achieving an orgasm.

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Key differences between female and male plateau phase?

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Males have a shorter duration in the plateau phase.
Females can stay in the plateau phase for longer and move from orgasming back to the plateau phase.
Some females remain in the plateau phase and do not reach orgasm.

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State the body changes due to the plateau phase of the sexual cycle in men.

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  • urethral sphincter contracts to prevent ruin and semen mixing.
  • the release of pre-ejaculatory fluid
  • testes rise
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13
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State the body changes due to the plateau phase of the sexual cycle in women.

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  • Bartholin secretions increase
  • clitoris sensitive withdrawals
  • continuing changes of uterus, labia and nipples
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What is the orgasm phase of the sex cycle and its features in both men and women?

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The orgasm is the conclusion of the plateau phase, release of sexual tension and endorphins.

  • quick cycles of muscle contraction
  • euphoric sensation
  • orgasms change with age
  • Theres a peak in respiration, blood pressure, tension and flush
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State the body changes due to the orgasm. phase of the sexual cycle in males

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  • ejaculation
  • they are usually single via resolution (so it doesn’t occur twice)
  • 3-6 contractions of the urethra, pelvic floor and anus
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16
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State the body changes due to the orgasm. phase of the sexual cycle in females?

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Multiple orgasms can occur

  • 5 to 12 contraction of muscles of the uterus, anus, vagina and pelvic floor
  • increased vaginal secretions
17
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State the body changes due to the resolution in the sex cycle?

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  • Pulse rate and blood pressure falls
  • relaxation and drowsiness
  • the refractory period is compulsory for men
18
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State the body changes due to the resolution in the sex cycle men:

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Nipples and penis soften
Scrotum relaxes
Testes drop

19
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State the body changes due to the resolution in the sex cycle females:

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  • Blood vessels dilate
  • Pelvic organs drain
  • Cervical opens and drops into the vagina
20
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3 key Things about sexual gratification and fulfilment?

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  • penetrations aren’t always necessary
  • all 5 phases are not necessary
  • some women don’t orgasm
21
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How does ageing effect sexual response in men?

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Men
Delayed erection (less firm)
Longer excitement stage and interval to ejaculation
More need for direct stimulation to achieve an erection
Longer refractory period
Sidenafil ( viagra may be needed)

22
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How does ageing effect sexual response in women?

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Reduced libido
Reduced lubrication
Reduced vascular engorgement
Reduced muscle tension

23
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What are some consultation issues you need to be aware of when discussing matters related to sexual activity?

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  • Theres embarrassment for both the health care professional and the patient
  • assumptions about gender ( try not to make them )
  • Assumption of another experience ( they may mean something totally different)
  • everyone defines ‘Normal’ Differently
  • lack of language to describe emotions/ sensations/ body parts
24
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What does the GMC say about those consulting matters regarding sexual activity?

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If you can’t handle discussing this then find someone else that can

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