Sexual Response Cycle PSY 210

Sexual Response Cycle PSY 210

Sexual Response Cycle
While talking about sex may be taboo in certain societies, understanding and knowing about the sexual response cycle in humans is important for it affects the ability of humans to procreate and maintain a healthy relationship with their partners. The sexual response cycle can be defined as the process of physical and emotional changes which is experienced by humans when they are sexually aroused during sexual intercourse or activities such as masturbation (“Your Guide to the Sexual Response Cycle”). The paper will discuss the sexual response cycle and how compare the similarities and differences of the cycle between males and females. In addition, the paper will include a discussion on sexual dysfunctions in humans and treatments for these problems.
Firstly, the sexual response cycle can be broken down into four main components: excitement, plateau, orgasm, and resolution. These four components are experienced by both males and females; however the timing of these components may be different depending on the sex of the person. Therefore, it is highly likely that males and females will share the same experience such as excitement or orgasm at the same time (“Your Guide to the Sexual Response Cycle”).
The first phase of the sexual response cycle will be the excitement phase. This is the phase whereby both parties will feel aroused due to emotions, physical contact and also desires. During this phase, males and females will experience similar characteristics such as increase in heart rate, blood pressure and muscular tension (Starr, 2005). However, certain characteristics may vary between males and females. For example, in females, the breasts will become fuller. In addition, clitoris, labia and vaginal wall will start to swell. On the other hand, males will experience the swelling of testicles and tightening of scrotum.   In addition, males will also secrete a lubricating liquid (“Your Guide to the Sexual Response Cycle”)....