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Week 3 Flashcards

1
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Name 3 types of orgasms

A
  1. Vaginal/penetrative
  2. Clitoral
  3. G-spot
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2
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What is the G-spot?

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an internal area of the vagina that can be stimulated and can lead to ejaculation/squirting

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3
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What is a erogenous zone?

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An area of the body, other than genitals, that can be touched and lead to sexual arousal (neck, inner thighs)

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4
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4 functions of the penis

A
  1. sexual pleasure
  2. reproduction
  3. ejaculation
  4. urination
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5
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what is the penis made out of?

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nerves, blood vessels, 3 cylinders of spongy tissue and muscles

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6
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what is a circumcision?

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a surgery to remove the skin that covers the tip of the penis, also called the foreskin

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7
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what are some benefits of circumcision?

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lower rates of UTI
lower rates of penile cancer
more hygienic?

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8
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what is Joseph Tailor known for?

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The Great Wall of Penis

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9
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What are the three main parts of the penis?

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The root, the shaft (body), and the glans

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10
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What is the function of the glans of the penis?

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The glans is the sensitive, rounded tip of the penis, often referred to as the “head.”

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11
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What is the name of the loose skin that covers the glans?

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The foreskin (prepuce).

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12
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What are the two types of erectile tissue in the penis?

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The corpora cavernosa and the corpus spongiosum.

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13
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Which erectile tissue surrounds the urethra?

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The corpus spongiosum.

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14
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What is the function of the corpora cavernosa?

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These two cylindrical tissues fill with blood to cause erection.

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15
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What is the urethra?

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A tube that runs through the penis and carries urine and semen out of the body.

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16
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What is the role of the penile arteries during an erection?

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They expand to increase blood flow into the erectile tissues.

17
Q

what are blue balls?

A

A slang term for discomfort or aching in the testicles due to prolonged sexual arousal without ejaculation

18
Q

what is vasocongestion?

A

the swelling of bodily tissues caused by increased vascular blood flow and a localized increase in blood pressure

19
Q

what is Myotonia?

A

Increase in muscular tension throughout the body

20
Q

What are the three phases in Helen Singer Kaplan’s model of sexual response?

A

Desire, excitement, and orgasm.

20
Q

How does Kaplan’s model differ from the Masters and Johnson model?

A

Kaplan’s model includes the “desire” phase, focusing more on psychological aspects of sexual response, while Masters and Johnson focus more on physiological responses.

21
Q

What is unique about Rosemary Basson’s sexual response model?

A

It is circular, not linear, emphasizing that desire can develop after arousal and is influenced by emotional and relational factors.

22
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What key factors does Basson’s model emphasize in sexual response?

A

Emotional intimacy, emotional satisfaction and sexual stimuli.

23
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How does sexual desire function in Basson’s model?

A

Desire can be reactive, meaning it may develop after sexual arousal starts, rather than always preceding it.

24
Q

what are the two main methods of sex research?

A

self report measures and physiological methods

25
Q

how do we measure sexual psychophysiology?

A

blood flow
vasocongestion
penile strain
thermal imager
fMRI

26
Q

What is a penile strain gauge?

A

A device used to measure changes in penile circumference during arousal, typically used in studies of male sexual response.

27
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How does a penile strain gauge work?

A

It wraps around the penis and measures the expansion as blood flow increases during an erection.

28
Q

What is a vaginal photoplethysmograph (VPP)?

A

A device used to measure vaginal blood flow as an indicator of female sexual arousal.

29
Q

How does a vaginal photoplethysmograph (VPP) work?

A

It is a small light-emitting probe inserted into the vagina that detects changes in light absorption caused by increased blood flow during arousal.

30
Q

What is thermal imaging (thermography)?

A

A non-invasive method that uses infrared cameras to detect changes in body temperature during sexual arousal.

31
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What is laser Doppler imaging (LDI)?

A

A technique that measures blood flow in the skin and mucous membranes using laser light, often used in sexual arousal research.

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