What is sexual response?
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Dr. Bonnie Lynn Wright of Honor Society of Nursing (STTI) answered:Sexual response can refer specifically to the physical changes that occur during sexual stimulation such as intimate touching, etc. However, it can also refer to a more comprehensive constellation of changes that are emotional, psychological along with the physical. As well, men and women respond differently on a comprehensive basis. Men respond more 'organically' and women respond more emotionally. Women will more often attach 'love' to intimacy, while men are content with the physical pleasures and leave emotions aside for the most part.
Sexual response can refer specifically to the physical changes that occur during sexual stimulation such as intimate touching, etc. However, it can also refer to a more comprehensive constellation of changes that are emotional, psychological along... More -
Sari Cooper answered:Sexual response is how our bodies and minds respond to sensual stimuli. According to Master's and Johnson's tradition model, the response cycle for both men and women consisted of: desire (the feeling of wanting to be sexual), arousal (physical reactions in the body), orgasm and resolution.
Our new model for looking at a women's sexual response cycle are multi-layered and many times circular. A woman may not be "in the mood" but begin to engage physically with her partner and then the desire begins to kick in. A woman may agree to a sexual encounter to feel close to a partner without necessarily feeling 'frisky' but then the 'frisky' feeling comes after she's been kissing her partner for a while.
One reason why so many couples avoid having sex is due to the fact that women are waiting for the innate 'frisky' feeling they may have had at the initial phase of the relationship or when they were younger and less harried by life's responsibilities. It is important for both men and women to understand the differences in their sexual response cycle to coordinate their needs more successfully.
Sexual response is how our bodies and minds respond to sensual stimuli. According to Master's and Johnson's tradition model, the response cycle for both men and women consisted of: desire (the feeling of wanting to be sexual), arousal (physical... More -
Boston Women's Health Book Collective answered:When we act on our sexual desires, we may become sexually aroused and go through a series of physical and emotional changes, sometimes called sexual response. The most important part of sexual response is what feels good, what works, what makes us feel more alive in ourselves and connected with a partner. There is no one "right" pattern of sexual response. Our patterns will change at different points in our lives.
When we act on our sexual desires, we may become sexually aroused and go through a series of physical and emotional changes, sometimes called sexual response. The most important part of sexual response is what feels good, what works, what makes us... More
