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1
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What are the five phases of the Sexual Response Cycle?

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  1. Desire
  2. Excitement
  3. Plateau
  4. Orgasm
  5. Resolution
2
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Define “desire” and give three examples of things which can cause it

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A spontaneous sexual interest

Erotic dreams
Sexual fantasy
Daydreams

3
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Define “excitement”

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The body’s physical response to desire

4
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Define “plateau”, and how long can it last?

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The period of sexual excitement before orgasm. Lasts up to three minutes

5
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Give examples of physiological changes observed in both genders during excitement

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Raised blood pressure, pulse, respiratory rate

Flushing

Nipple erection

Genital / pelvic vascular engorgement

Muscle contraction

6
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In males, pre-ejaculatory fluid is ejected from..?

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Cowper’s gland

7
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What are Bartholin’s secretions?

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Two glands located on either side of the vagina, which secrete mucus to lubricate the vagina

8
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The male experiences how many contractions during orgasm?

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3 - 6

9
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The female experiences how many contractions during orgasm?

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5 - 12

10
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Define “libido”

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Also known as sex drive

11
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What are the effects of ageing on a female’s sexual response

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Reduced lubrication
Reduced vascular engorgement
Reduced muscle tension
Reduced libido

12
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What are the effects of ageing on a male’s sexual response

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Delayed and less firm erections
Longer excitement stage / interval to ejaculation
More direct stimulation to achieve erection
Longer refractory period

13
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What does NATSAL stand for?

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National Survery of Sexual Attitudes and Lifestyles

14
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What are the four types of sexual dysfunction

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Lifelong
Acquired
Situational
Generalised