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Master & Johnson’s Human Sexual Response Pattern Excitement stage – arousal stage Excitement stage – arousal stage Plateau stage – leveling off of arousal immediately before climax Plateau stage – leveling off of arousal immediately before climax Orgasm stage – neuromuscular tension is released Orgasm stage – neuromuscular tension is released Resolution stage – return the body back to pre- excitement stage Resolution stage – return the body back to pre- excitement stage

Differences Between Men and Women in the Sexual Response Pattern Men are not multi orgasmic Men are not multi orgasmic Men reach orgasm quicker during coitus Men reach orgasm quicker during coitus Women are multi orgasmic Women are multi orgasmic Women reach orgasm as quickly as men during masturbation Women reach orgasm as quickly as men during masturbation

Concepts of Sexual Orientation Heterosexuality – sexual attraction to the opposite gender Heterosexuality – sexual attraction to the opposite gender Homosexuality – sexual attraction to the same gender Homosexuality – sexual attraction to the same gender “gay” refers to a male homosexual “gay” refers to a male homosexual “lesbian” refers to a female homosexual “lesbian” refers to a female homosexual Bisexuality – sexual attraction toward both genders Bisexuality – sexual attraction toward both genders

Gender Identity Issues Transsexualism – sexual variation in which a person rejects his or her biological sexuality Transsexualism – sexual variation in which a person rejects his or her biological sexuality Transvestitism – atypical behavior in which a person derives sexual pleasure dressing in the opposite gender’s clothes Transvestitism – atypical behavior in which a person derives sexual pleasure dressing in the opposite gender’s clothes

Patterns of Sexual Behavior Celibacy – self imposed avoidance of sexual intimacy Celibacy – self imposed avoidance of sexual intimacy Masturbation – gratification by self stimulation of one’s genitals; sexual fantasy or desires are associated with masturbation Masturbation – gratification by self stimulation of one’s genitals; sexual fantasy or desires are associated with masturbation Erogenous zones/shared touching – areas of the body causing sexual arousal on contact Erogenous zones/shared touching – areas of the body causing sexual arousal on contact genital contact could be considered an erogenous zone and part of foreplay (arousal before intercourse) genital contact could be considered an erogenous zone and part of foreplay (arousal before intercourse)

Patterns of Sexual Behavior, cont’d Oral-genital stimulation Oral-genital stimulation fellatio (oral stimulation of a male’s genitalia) fellatio (oral stimulation of a male’s genitalia) cunnilingus (oral stimulation of a female’s genitalia) cunnilingus (oral stimulation of a female’s genitalia) Coitus – penile to vaginal penetration (intercourse) associated with procreation Coitus – penile to vaginal penetration (intercourse) associated with procreation Anal sex – sodomy performed by both heterosexual couples and gay men Anal sex – sodomy performed by both heterosexual couples and gay men

Aging and Sexuality Sexual activity does decline with age but a significant population of older adults remain sexually active Sexual activity does decline with age but a significant population of older adults remain sexually active Changes in Women: vaginal lubrication decreases, reduction in orgasmic contractions Changes in Women: vaginal lubrication decreases, reduction in orgasmic contractions Changes in Men: erection process is prolonged, decrease in contractions at orgasm, ejaculation decreases in force and volume Changes in Men: erection process is prolonged, decrease in contractions at orgasm, ejaculation decreases in force and volume

Bonds Between People Friendship (deep attachments are influenced) Friendship (deep attachments are influenced) Dating (formalized pattern reflecting serial monogamy to mutual monogamy patterns) Dating (formalized pattern reflecting serial monogamy to mutual monogamy patterns) Intimacy (sharing of deep feelings) Intimacy (sharing of deep feelings) Love (emotional attachment of various levels) Love (emotional attachment of various levels)

Relationships and Lifestyles 1. Marriage 2. Singlehood 3. Cohabitation 4. Single Parenthood 5. Gay and Lesbian Partnerships

5 Types of Marriage 1. Conflict-Habitual – theme is conflict without resolution 2. Devitalized – a lost desire to keep things dynamic 3. Passive-Congenial – low levels of involvement and mutually agreed upon 4. Total – fusing two identities into one (total pair) 5. Vital – growth of both the individuals and the pair

Divorce Half of all marriages end up in divorce Half of all marriages end up in divorce Experts suggest the reflections of the following unfulfilled expections: Experts suggest the reflections of the following unfulfilled expections: Belief that marriage will ease the need to deal with own fault Belief that marriage will ease the need to deal with own fault Belief that marriage will change faults in your partner Belief that marriage will change faults in your partner Belief that romance will continue at the same level throughout marriage Belief that romance will continue at the same level throughout marriage Belief that marriage will provide the avenue to continue your personal power Belief that marriage will provide the avenue to continue your personal power Belief that your partner will be successful in meeting all your needs Belief that your partner will be successful in meeting all your needs

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