chapter 10 Flashcards
(23 cards)
4 phases of physiological changes that occur during sexual behavior
- excitement
- plateau
- orgasm
- resolution
increased blood flow to the genitals and or breasts
vasocongestion
vaginal lubrication ; occurs within 30 seconds, longer if lying down
transudation
vaginal walls expand
tenting effect
the plateau phase can last between
30 seconds and 3 minutes
when the vasocongestive pressure reaches a threshold, a reflex of surrounding muscles is triggered
may reduce menstrual cramps
peak blood pressure and respiration rates
orgasmic phase
takes about 5-10 mins
body returns to pre-excitement condition
resolution
the four phases are ________defined in men
less
vasocongestive swelling of the penis
tumescence
ejaculation does not always
accompany orgasm
period in which men cannot be re-stimulated to orgasm
refractory period
in the past, masturbation was feared as a cause of
mental and physical problems
masturbation is currently viewed as a way to
promote healthy sexuality
can decrease sexual tension and anxiety
allows person to test own body
can be an outlet for sexual fantasy
______is the main sexual outlet in adolescence
masturbation
more than half of women aged 18-49 years old _________
masturbate
common and frequent component of male sexual behaviors is __________________
highest among males 25 to 39 years old
typically defined as everything that happens before pentration
foreplay
_________tend to need longer time spent on foreplay
women
hand jobs and fingering
physical caressing of the genitals in solo or partner masturbation
manual sex
oral sex on a woman
cunnilingus
oral sex on a man
fellatio
oral stimulation of the anus
anilingus
one of the riskiest sexual behaviors
anal intercourse
