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What phase of the sexual response cycle is characterized by increased blood flow and full erection in men?
Which love language involves feeling loved through the giving and receiving of physical objects?
Which phase of the sexual response cycle is marked by rhythmic contractions in women?
What is the primary factor affecting the length of the refractory period in men?
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What is the main method through which sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) are generally acquired?
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Which of the following statements accurately describes the sexual response cycle?
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What is one potential role of language in maintaining a long-lasting relationship?
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What is the primary function of the hypothalamus in sexual motivation?
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Which aspect of neuroscience is most associated with sexual motivation?
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What is a significant risk factor for the transmission of sexually transmitted diseases (STDs)?
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Study Notes
Sexual Response Cycle
- Developed by William Masters and Virginia Johnson
- Average penis size: 3 inches flaccid, 6 inches erect
- Vagina is elastic and can conform to penises of various sizes
- Four phases: Excitement, Plateau, Orgasm, Resolution
- Excitement – Marked by erection of penis or clitoris and lubrication and expansion of the vaginal canal.
- Plateau - Women experience further swelling of the vagina and increased blood flow to the labia minora, and men experience full erection and often exhibit pre-ejaculatory fluid.
- Orgasm - Women experience rhythmic contractions of the pelvis and uterus along with increased muscle tension. In men, pelvic contractions are accompanied by a buildup of seminal fluid near the urethra that is ultimately forced out by contractions of genital muscles.
- Resolution - The relatively rapid return to an unaroused state accompanied by a decrease in blood pressure and muscular relaxation. While many women can quickly repeat the sexual response cycle, men must pass through a longer refractory period as part of resolution.
- Refractory period - A period of time that follows an orgasm during which an individual is incapable of experiencing another orgasm.
- As men age, their refractory periods tend to span longer periods of time
Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs)
- Acquired through sexual contact
Human Sexuality
- Sex - Physiological differences among male, female, and intersex bodies
- Gender - Socio-cultural distinctions associated with being male, female, or intersex
- Sexuality - Sexual interest and attraction to others, as well as their capacity to have erotic experiences and responses
- Sex and gender are not interchangeable
- A person's sex does not always correspond with his or her gender
- Characteristics of sex do not vary between different human societies
- Characteristics of gender may vary greatly between different societies
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Sexual orientation - A person's emotional and sexual attraction to a particular sex (male or female). Divided into:
- Heterosexuality (straight) - Attraction to individuals of the opposite sex
- Homosexuality (gay) - Attraction to individuals of the same sex
- Bisexuality - Attraction to individuals of either sex
- Asexuality - No attraction to either sex
- Sexual orientation is not a choice but a relatively stable characteristic of a person that cannot be changed
- Gender Role - Society's concept of how men and women are expected to act and behave, based on societal norms, learned through play. Adherence demonstrates fulfilling social expectations but not necessarily personal preferences.
- Gender Identity - An individual's self-conception of being male or female based on his or her association with masculine or feminine gender roles.
- Cisgender - People whose sense of personal identity and gender corresponds with their birth sex
- Transgendered - Individuals who identify with the role that is the opposite of their biological sex
- Transsexuals - Transgendered individuals who wish to alter their bodies through medical interventions such as surgery and hormonal therapy
- Cross-dressing - Typically a form of self-expression, entertainment, or personal style, not necessarily an expression against one’s assigned gender
- Human sexuality - People's sexual interest in and attraction to others. May be experienced and expressed through thoughts, fantasies, desires, beliefs, attitudes, values, behaviors, practices, roles, and relationships
- Hypothalamus - Plays an important role in motivated behaviors, and sex is no exception
- Medial Preoptic Area - Involved in the ability to engage in sexual behavior, but it does not affect sexual motivation
- Amygdala and Nucleus Accumbens - Involved in motivation for sexual behavior, but they do not affect the ability to engage in it
- Love language - Describes the ways that people receive and express love in a relationship. Knowing your partner’s love language and letting them know yours can help you ensure you both feel loved and appreciated in your relationship.
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5 Love Languages:
- Words of affirmation - Expressing affection through spoken words, praise, or appreciation.
- Quality Time - Love and affection expressed through undivided attention.
- Physical Touch - Feeling loved through physical affection.
- Acts of Service - Someone feels loved and appreciated when nice things are done for them.
- Gift-giving - Symbolic of love and affection, the gift itself and the time and effort put into choosing it are treasured.
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Explore the Sexual Response Cycle as developed by William Masters and Virginia Johnson. This quiz covers the four main phases: Excitement, Plateau, Orgasm, and Resolution, highlighting physiological changes in both males and females. Test your knowledge on how these phases interact and their significance in human sexuality.
