SOCI 2000 Lecture Notes - Lecture 14: Vaginal Lubrication, Sex Therapy, Sexual Dysfunction
Chapter 14
Key Terms
Appetitive phase
oInvolves interest in sex, including thought and desire
oPart of the arousal phase
Arousal phase
oPhysiological arousal
oMale
involves blood flow to the erectile structures in the penis and erection
oFemale
Involves blood flow to the labia, vaginal lubrication and blood flow to the
erectile structures of the clitoris
Plateau phase
oMaximum arousal prior to orgasm
Orgasm
oInvolves an additional peak in physiological arousal that is accompanied by
ejaculation in the male and vaginal contractions in the female
Refractory period
oA delay immediately following orgasm required by most males before erection
and orgasm can be repeated
Resolution phase
oFor both sexes, a decline in physiological arousal after sexual activity.
oMales
Following orgasm, a refractory period during which an additional orgasm
is not possible
Sex therapist
oLicensed health care providers or licensed psychotherapists who specialized in
treating sexual dysfunction and if certified have additional certification from one
or more professional organizations that specialize in sex therapy
Surrogate partners (sex surrogates)
oIndividuals who have sex with people to improve their sexual functioning and do
not self-identify as sex workers or prostitutes, although others may consider
them as such
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Document Summary
Appetitive phase: involves interest in sex, including thought and desire, part of the arousal phase. Arousal phase: physiological arousal, male involves blood flow to the erectile structures in the penis and erection, female. Involves blood flow to the labia, vaginal lubrication and blood flow to the erectile structures of the clitoris. Plateau phase: maximum arousal prior to orgasm. Orgasm: involves an additional peak in physiological arousal that is accompanied by ejaculation in the male and vaginal contractions in the female. Refractory period: a delay immediately following orgasm required by most males before erection and orgasm can be repeated. Resolution phase: for both sexes, a decline in physiological arousal after sexual activity, males. Following orgasm, a refractory period during which an additional orgasm is not possible. Sex therapist: licensed health care providers or licensed psychotherapists who specialized in treating sexual dysfunction and if certified have additional certification from one or more professional organizations that specialize in sex therapy.
