PSYC 365 Chapter Notes - Chapter 12: Myotonia, Vasocongestion, Bulbospongiosus Muscle
1 Nov 2017
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Vasocongestion = accumulation of blood vessels in a region of the body, especially the genitals; swelling/erection results. Vagina moistens with lubricating fluid; males = erection of penis. Clitoris = most sexually sensitive organ in female body: excitement, plateau phase, orgasm = series of rhythmic contractions of muscles circling vaginal entrance, resolution phase. Freud believed two kinds of orgasms: clitoral and vaginal. Women only experience one orgasm followed by refractory period. Women"s sexual desire disappears by the age of 60; ceases at menopause. Triphasic model = three components to sexual response sexual desire, vasocongestion, myotonia (kaplan, 1979) Dual control model = two processes underlie human sexual response excitation and inhibition) (bancroft, 2009) Early learning and culture = critical factors in determining excitation and inhibition. Girls must transfer focus of sexual response from clitoris to vagina. Masters and johnson fact: only one type of orgasm. Ovaries reduce estrogen production, so lubricants may be needed. Sexual performance depends on opportunity more than age.
