Sexual Responce Flashcards
What methods did alfred kinsey use to collect data?
survey & interviews. So he only had data on what people said they did
Kinsey tended to focus most on the physiological response rather than the..
psychological reponse
Masters & Johnson took things to the next level using what?
cameras and other high tech stuff. over 10000 ppl
How was Kinsey and Masters & Johnson the same?
Both focused on the physiological response not the psychological one
What did masters and johnson come up with; to do with the human sexual response?
said it has 4 phases: excitement (arousal), plateau (peak arousal), orgasm, resolution for both men and women
What happens during the excitement phase for both genders? (4)
- vasocongestion: all of blood runs in
- nipples may harden
- increased HR and BP
- May get a rosy flush
when not aroused the vaginal canal is about
3 inches
During excitation for women? (4)
- Transudation- when the plasma from the blood sort of lubricates the vaginal wall
- clitoral glans and shaft increase in size/swell
- labia minor increases in size
- inner vagina expands
During excitation for men?(3)
- penis becomes erect
- scrotal skin tightens
- testicles elevate and enlarge
What is the plateau stage?
once you get here you will hangout for a while as it is peak arousal before orgasm. Some skip this all together.
Further HR & BP increase
Prostate enlarges
Plateau stage for women? (4)
- inner vag fully expanded
- outer vag wall swells
- clit becomes erect and might go behind the clitoral hood
- labia minora darken
Plateau stage for men? (4)
- head of the penis becomes more defined as the corona becomes further engorged
- cowper’s gland secretion/activation
- scrotum maintains tense and thickened state
- testicle becomes completely engorged and elevated
what is psychological arousal?
Subjective feeling of being aroused/turned on. From external or internal stimuli
What is an orgasm biologically?
a bunch of muscle contractions/nervous release
what is an orgasm psychologically?
feeling of euphoria and well-being or intensely pleasurable sensation
What are the 2 phases of orgasms men go through?
Emission (point of no return) and Expulsion
What is the point of no return for men?
swelling of the urethral bulb
What is the emission phase for men? (6)
- vas deferens contracts
- internal urethral sphincter contracts
- contraction of seminal vesicles
- urethral bulb expands
- contraction of prostate gland
- external urethral sphincter contracts
What is the expulsion phase for men? (5)
- contractions of penile urethra
- internal urethral sphincter remains contracted
- External urethral sphincter relaxes
- contraction of muscles around base of penis
- contractions of rectal sphincter
What happens for women during an O
- uterus contacts
- outer vagina contracts
- clit remains retracted under the hood
- pelvic muscles contract
How are kegels helpful?
they make your pelvic muscles stronger = better Os and so your vag doesn’t turn inside out
following an orgasm women don’t…
enter a refractory period meaning they can have multiple orgasms during a short time
minority of men are capable of multiple Os, who are they? (2)
men who don’t ejaculate or had prostate removed
What are the psychological experiences of an orgasm?
- general mood changes (usually positive)
- subjective perception of physiological events
- altered state of consciousness/euphoria
- altered perceptions
- Post O: feelings of happiness, love, relaxation, satisfaction
The feeling of Os are much
the same for people regardless of genitals
What can trigger an O? (9)
Penis stimulation Prostate stimulation Clitoral stimulation Vaginal stimulation G-spot stimulation Cervical stimulation Pressure applied to mons pubis Breast/nipple stimulation (women only?) Fantasy, imagery, hypnosis, sleep
What happens during resolution?
- vasocongestion and myotonia are reversed
- everything (HB, BP) return to normal
- refractory period (cannot O again for a bit)
What did early sexologists miss?
desire and the psychological aspects of sex
What is Kaplan’s 3 stage model of sexual response?
- Desire
- Excitement
- Orgasm
How can we test for desire?
surveys!
What are the 4 categories of cues that make women desire sexual activity?
Explicit/Erotic Cues
Emotional Bonding Cues
Visual/Proximity Cues
Romantic/Implicit Cues
What are some things that make for great sex?
Being present, focused, embodied
Connection, alignment, merger
Deep sexual and erotic intimacy
Extraordinary communication, heightened empathy
Authenticity, being genuine, uninhibited
Transcendence, bliss, peace, transformation
Exploration, interpersonal risk-taking, fun
Vulnerability and surrender
What are minor components to great sex?
Intense physical sensation and orgasm
Lust, desire, chemistry, attraction
