Sexuality Flashcards
1
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Sexual response cycle
A
- Desire phase
- Excitement phase
- Orgasm phase
- Resolution phase
2
Q
Desire phase
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Sexual interest/desire, often associated with arousing fantasies/thoughts
3
Q
Excitement phase
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Increased blood flow to genetalia/erection. Enlargement of breast and changes in vagina such as lubrication.
4
Q
Orgasm phase
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Peak of pleasure/ ejaculation
5
Q
Resolution phase
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Relaxation and sense of well-being after orgasm. No furhter erection possible, women can respond again.
6
Q
Vaginal plethysmograph
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Device that measures women’s physiological arousal.
