unit 7: sexual motivation

Masters and Johnson

motiored/filmed more than 10,000 sex cycles (ew). they found that different things happen in the genitals at different stages (double ew)

excitement phase

genitals become engorged with blood

plateau phase

breathing, pulse, and blood pressure rates continue to increase

orgasm

muscle contractions all over the body, increase in breathing, pulse, and blood pressure rates

resolution phase

refractory period: being unable to have another orgasm

erectile dysfunction

inability to have or maintain an erection

premature ejaculation

orgasm & ejaculation before or shortly after beginning sexual intercourse

female orgasmic disorder

distress over infrequently or never experiencing an orgasm