Sexual Response Models

These flashcards capture key vocabulary and concepts related to sexual response models discussed in the lecture.

Masters and Johnson Model

A sexual response model developed in 1966 focusing on the physiology of sex, consisting of four phases: Excitement, Plateau, Orgasm, and Resolution.

Kaplan Triphasic Model

A three-stage sexual response model that includes psychological desire and two physiological stages of excitement and orgasm, emphasizing the importance of sexual desire.

Orgasmic platform

A physiological change during the plateau phase where the outer portion of the vagina is fully engorged, reducing the diameter of the vaginal cavity.

Vasocongestion

The engorgement of blood vessels in the genitals that leads to sexual excitement and is a key aspect of both male and female sexual response.

Myotonia

The increased muscle tension that occurs during sexual arousal and orgasm.

Resolution Phase

The phase following orgasm where the body returns to its pre-excitement state, typically lasting 5-10 minutes.

Bartholin’s glands

Glands located near the vaginal opening that secrete lubrication during sexual arousal.

Seduction phase

The initial stage in Reed's Erotic Stimulus Pathway where an individual learns to attract and become aroused by another.

G-spot

A sensitive area located on the inner front wall of the vagina that some claim can lead to intense orgasmic sensations.

Prolactin

A hormone that may induce a refractory period in males following ejaculation, which can delay subsequent orgasm or erection.