ch 9: sexual arousal

Question 1

define myotonia

Answer 1

musle contractions

Question 2

vaso-congestion

Answer 2

accumulation of blood in the blood vessel region in the body

Question 3

orgasm

Answer 3

rhythmic contractions of the pelvic organs; massive release of muscular tension

Question 4

ejaculatory inevitability

Answer 4

there is nothing you can do to stop yourself from ejaculating

Question 5

autoeroticism

Answer 5

sexual self stimulation

Question 6

what are the three phases of sexual arousal? (E.O.R)

Answer 6

1. excitement phase
2. orgasm phase
3. resolution phase

Question 7

what happens in the excitement phase for women?

Answer 7

• vaginal lubrication
• vaginal balloons
• tenting effect
• breasts swell
• inner lips swell and open up
• clitoris swells
• orgasmic platforms

Question 8

what are vaginal balloons

Answer 8

upper or inner walls of vagina expand

Question 9

what is the tenting effect

Answer 9

arching your back

Question 10

what happens in a orgasmic platform?

Answer 10

evolution says this is done to create a grip on the penis

Question 11

what happens in the excitement phase for men?

Answer 11

• erection
• testes pull up closer to the body
• fluid from Cowper’s Gland (“pre-cum”)

Question 12

what happens in the orgasm phase

Answer 12

• increase in breathing rate, blood pressure, and pulse rate during orgasms
• muscle contract through the body

Question 13

what happens in the TWO orgasmic phases for men?

Answer 13

1. vas, seminal vesicles and prostate contract forcing ejaculate to the base of the urethra
2. urethral bulb and penis contract pushing semen through the urethra

Question 14

does the strength of the PC muscles tend to play a role in the intensity of orgasms?

Answer 14

yes

Question 15

is it true that when PC muscles are weaker, it can reduce sensation?

Answer 15

yes

Question 16

why do people (mostly women) fake orgasms ?

Answer 16

• want to get it over with
• help partner feel better about themselves

Question 17

what is problematic about faking an orgasm?

Answer 17

• it might hurt your partners feelings if they find out your faking
• by faking all the time, it doesn’t leave room for improvement

Question 18

what happens in the resolution phase (3rd phase)

Answer 18

• the body returns to its unaroused state
• gradual return of breathing rate and heart rate to normal levels

Question 19

resolution phase in women

Answer 19

• reduction in swollen breasts
  -sex flush disappears
  -clit returns to normal size
  -orgasmic platform relaxes
  -ballooning diminshes

Question 20

resolution phase in men (two stages)

Answer 20

1. rapid emptying of corpora cavernosa
2. more gradual emptying of the corpus spongiosum

Question 21

what does detumescence mean?

Answer 21

“two stages”

Question 22

what is the refractory period?

Answer 22

not being able to get aroused, have an erection or orgasm for either a few minutes or up to 25 hours

Question 23

In Master’s and Johnson, what were some other finding they found with ‘orgasms’ ?

Answer 23

• the clit must always be stimulated
• women do not have a refractory period so they can have multiple orgasms
• SOME men can have orgasms without ejaculating to stay aroused and have multiple orgasms

Question 24

what is ‘autoeroticism’

Answer 24

sexual self-stimulation through fantasizing or masturbation

Question 25

what is sexual fantasy

Answer 25

conscious mental images that is sexual

Question 26

why do people have sexual fantasies

Answer 26

heighten arousal

Question 27

what are sexual fantasies usually about ?

Answer 27

- loved partners - sexually aggressive - having sex with genders your not attracted to

Question 28

how can sexual fantasies be negative?

Answer 28

- having fantasies about other peoples partners - having fantasies about being harmed

Question 29

do some couples share their sexual fantasies with each other and is this healthy?

Answer 29

yes they do, it is seen as a positive aspect and it helps their relationship

Question 30

what are some masturbation "techniques"

Answer 30

- fantasy - pornography - sex toys - manually with hands

Question 31

what are some attitudes towards masturbation?

Answer 31

some women believe it is a bad thing, some believe it is a good thing

Question 32

what are some benefits to masturbation

Answer 32

- women who masturbate are more likely to have an orgasm with their partner - exercise for PC muscles - helps people sleep - stress reliever (oxytocin)