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Stages of Sexual Response

The document discusses the biological aspects of human sexuality including the reproductive system, sexual response cycle, and factors that influence them. It describes the stages of the sexual response cycle for both males and females. Differences in sexual response among older adults are also outlined, noting physical changes that can impact arousal and orgasm. The reproductive anatomy of both sexes is defined including internal and external sex organs. The role of the hypothalamus and hormones in sexual functioning is briefly explained.

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Stages of Sexual Response

The document discusses the biological aspects of human sexuality including the reproductive system, sexual response cycle, and factors that influence them. It describes the stages of the sexual response cycle for both males and females. Differences in sexual response among older adults are also outlined, noting physical changes that can impact arousal and orgasm. The reproductive anatomy of both sexes is defined including internal and external sex organs. The role of the hypothalamus and hormones in sexual functioning is briefly explained.

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HUMAN SEXUAL RESPONSE

•Stages of sexual response:


–Excitement/arousal
–Plateau
–Orgasm
–Resolution
COMPARISON OF MALE AND FEMALE
SEXUAL RESPONSES

Figure 6.5.1
FIGURE 6.5 COMPARISON OF MALE
AND FEMALE SEXUAL RESPONSES

Figure 6.5.2
SEXUAL RESPONSE AMONG OLDER
ADULTS
•Women:
–Post menopause changes include:
•Less elastic skin
•Internal organs shrink
•Vaginal walls become thinner
•Decreased vaginal lubrication
SEXUAL RESPONSE AMONG OLDER
ADULTS
•Men:
–Require more direct and prolonged
stimulation to achieve erection
–Erection is less firm
–Decrease intensity of ejaculation
BIOLOGY OF SEXUAL BEHAVIOR

THE BIOLOGY OF HUMAN


•

SEXUALITY INCLUDES THE


REPRODUCTIVE SYSTEM AND
THE SEXUAL RESPONSE
CYCLE, AS WELL AS THE
FACTORS THAT AFFECT THEM.
• The biological aspects of human sexuality include the
reproductive system, the sexual response cycle, and
the neurological and hormonal factors that affect
these processes.
• Females have both external genitalia (known as the
vulva) and internal reproductive organs (including the
ovaries, uterus, fallopian tubes, and vagina).
• Males also have both internal and external genitalia;
the main sex organs are the penis and testicles.
• The sexual response cycle is a model that describes
the physiological responses that take place during
sexual activity. The cycle consists of four phases:
excitement, plateau, orgasm, and resolution.
• The hypothalamus is the most important part of
the brain for sexual functioning; it produces
important sexual hormones that are then secreted
by the pituitary gland.
LUST
• When you’re in the stage of lust, you feel
physically attracted and drawn to to the object
of your affection. You want to seduce them (or
be seduced). There may be an element of
mystery or an intensity that makes things
exciting—imagine a hot one night stand.
LOVE
•A feeling of strong or constant
affection for a person.
•Attraction that includes sexual desire:
the strong affection felt by people who
have a romantic relationship.
ATTACHMENT
• Attachment involves wanting to make a more lasting
commitment to your loved one. This is the point at which
you may move in together, get married, and/or have
children.After about four years in a relationship, dopamine
decreases and attraction goes down. If things are going
well, it gets replaced by the
hormones oxytocin and vasopressin, which create the desire
to bond, affiliate with, and nurture your partner.You want
to cuddle and be close and share your deepest secrets
with him or her.You plan and dream together.

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