Females and males transcend the four phases, and surprisingly, some of the phases are similar for both sexes, while others are different. The first stage of the sexual response cycle is the excitement phase. In this phase, vasocongestion stimulates blood flow to the sexual organs during the excitement phase. Males may experience erection within three to eight seconds of stimulation, while females may experience vaginal swelling and lubrication in 10 to 30 seconds. Vasocongestion also causes swelling of breasts and nipples, testes, and the earlobes, because of dilation of blood vessels.
In the next section we will go over the four phases of the sexual response cycle. Phase 1, excitement. This is the beginning phase and leads in or serves as a primer to the following three phases. It occurs in both men and women, and it’s when the genitals become ready for intercourse. When the man is aroused, his penis experiences a surge in blood flow and becomes erect, his scrotal skin thickens, and his testes become enlarged.
The inner two-thirds of the vagina expand and vaginal wall thicken and turn a deeper color. The commonalities for males and females in the excitement stage are the vasocongestion of genital tissues occur. The heart rate rises. There is muscle tension and the blood pressure increasing is also a commonality of the excitement phase for both men and women. The erection of the nipples is the last commonality of the excitement phase.
When a male or female become sexually aroused their body goes through several different changes. These changes are known as the Sexual Response Cycle and a male and female tend to have similar sexual response cycles. The sexual response cycle has been divided into four different phases: excitement, plateau, orgasm, and resolution. There are also two other characteristics of the sexual response cycle known as vasocongestion which is what causes an erection in males and the swelling of the vaginal opening in females. As well as myotonia which is the muscle tension in the body that causes facial grimaces, spasms in the hands and feet and the spasms of orgasm (p. 445).
According to Masters and Johnson (1966) there are four phases for females and males in the sexual response cycle. Excitement, plateau, organism and resolution are the changes that occur when being sexually aroused. There are two characteristics of the sexual response cycle which are called vasocongestion and myotonia. Vasocongestion is when the penis of the male and the area surrounding the vaginal walls swell. Facial grimaces, spasms of the hands and feet happen when there is muscle tension, which is called myotonia.
One may find it interesting after reading and understanding the sexual response cycle and how each phase works for both males and females. The first phase in the sexual response cycle is the excitement stage. The excitement stage is characterized by erection in the male, vaginal lubrication in the female, myotonia, which cause facial grimaces, spasms in the hands and feet, and then the spasms of orgasm, and increase in heart rate in both male and female. The excitement phase can cause erection in young men as soon as 3 to 8 seconds after sexual stimulation begins. The scrotal skin also thickens, becoming less baggy.
During the plateau phase males experience increase in the circumference of the head of the penis, this changes color and takes on a purplish color. The testes are elevated into position for ejaculation and can become one and a half times larger. The level of sexual excitement levels out in this phase, even though the rate of breathing and blood pressure continues to increase. Now during the orgasmic phase males, experience two stages of muscular contractions, unlike women. Semen collects at the base of the penis in the first stage.
Sexual dysfunction is defined as any persistent, recurring problems with a person’s sexual response during a mutually consenting sexual experience, which then causes strain on a romantic relationship or altogether limits sexual activity What are the symptoms of sexual dysfunction? These typically fall into one or more of the following categories: * Pain with sexual activity, including pain with sexual contact, such as stimulation, penetration, or thrusting * Changes in sexual desire * Changes in sexual arousal * Changes in genital sensation (more sensitivity, less sensitivity, absent sensation) * Changes in vaginal lubrication * In a female sexual experience, there are multiple factors that can either enhance or inhibit the physical and emotional response. These can include the emotional connection with a partner; any concerns for safety during a sexual experience (which can include physical safety, but also encompasses concern for sexually transmitted infection or pregnancy); the timing and location of the sexual experience; your individual self-image and emotional health; any prior sexual experiences and expectations for your current sexual relationship; as well as any medication use which may affect sexual response and mental health and well-being. * All of these factors play a significant role in your body’s physical response, but are also significant in determining overall satisfaction
Both pads and tampons need to be changed regularly (at least every four hours). Using tampons has been associated with an increased risk of a rare illness called toxic shock syndrome. Follicular phase The follicular phase starts on the first day of menstruation and ends with ovulation. Prompted by the hypothalamus, the pituitary gland releases follicle stimulating hormone (FSH). This hormone stimulates the ovary to produce around five to 20 follicles
This period of development called adolescence is a stage in which the body of the child begins to form a more structured frame physically and mentally. The physical development of the adolescence progresses rapidly. This progression is called puberty. Puberty as stated by Robert A, Baron (1998) is the period of rapid change during which individuals of both genders reach sexual maturity. (Baron, 1998, p. 343) During this period of adolescence development sexual hormones are increased, the boys start to produce sperm and the girls begin their menstrual periods.