Virginia Tech Human Sexuality Exam 2
Questions and Answers(Graded A+)
Sexual response - ANSWER-series of physiological and psychological changes that
occur in the body during sexual behavior.
sexual response cycle - ANSWER-four stage model of sexual arousal proposed by
Masters and Johnson.
excitement phase - ANSWER-the first stage of Masters and Johnson's sexual
response cycle, in which an erection occurs in males and vaginal lubrication occurs
in females, also known as transudation, lubricant
sex flush starts.
vasocongestion.
clitoral and nipple erections, breast enlargement.
minora often turns bright red.
tumescence, swelling of the penis.
plateau phase - ANSWER-the second stage of Masters and Johnson's sexual
response cycle occurring before orgasm, in which vasocongestion builds up.
sex flush spreads to the face and body.
THIS IS LENGTHY PERIOD.
vasocongestion continues, making the minora often turn bright red.
pre-ejaculatory fluid on penis head.
orgasm phase - ANSWER-the thirds stage of Masters and Johnson's sexual
response cycle, which involves an intense sensation during the peak of sexual
arousal and results in a release of sexual tension.
vasocongestion pressure reaches a certain point and sets off a reflex in the
surrounding muscles causes contractions and pleasurable sensations.
the body may jerk or spasm.
men contractions lead to ejaculation.
resolution phase - ANSWER-the fourth stage of Masters and Johnson's sexual
response cycle, in which the body returns to the pre-aroused state.
takes longer if orgasm isn't reached.
vasocongestion - ANSWER-an increase in the blood concentrated in the male and
female genitals as well as the breasts for females during sexual activity.
myontonia - ANSWER-involuntary contractions of the muscles.
transudation - ANSWER-lubrication of the vagina during sexual arousal.
, tenting effect - ANSWER-pulling up the cervix, uterus, and ballooning of the upper
third of the vagina which occurs during sexual arousal in women.
sex flush - ANSWER-temporary reddish color change of the skin that sometimes
develops during sexual excitement.
orgasmic platform - ANSWER-the thickening of the walls of the lower third of the
vagina.
Masters and Johnson.
tumescence - ANSWER-vasocongestive swelling of the penis which creates an
erection.
detumescence - ANSWER-the loss of tumescence which causes an erect penis to
become flaccid.
ejaculatory inevitability - ANSWER-the inability to control an impending erection.
refractory stage - ANSWER-period after an ejaculation in which men cannot be
stimulated to another erection or orgasm.
manual sex - ANSWER-physical caressing of the genitals during solo or partner
masturbation.
hand jobs.
cunnilingus - ANSWER-oral sex performed on a female.
fellation - ANSWER-oral sex performed on a male.
anilingus - ANSWER-oral stimulation of the anus.
tribadism - ANSWER-rubbing genitals together with another person for sexual
pleasure.
endocrine glands - ANSWER-secrete hormones into the bloodstream.
menstrual cycle in sex - ANSWER-affect the sexual response cycle from Master and
Johnson.
masturbation - ANSWER-used to be feared due to mental health issues.
may promote healthy sexuality.
decrease in sexual tension/anxiety.
person can test own body.
used by couples during sex, mutual masturbation.
issues with Masters and Johnson - ANSWER-doesn't specify:
alone vs. couple
hetero vs. homo
type of activities
Questions and Answers(Graded A+)
Sexual response - ANSWER-series of physiological and psychological changes that
occur in the body during sexual behavior.
sexual response cycle - ANSWER-four stage model of sexual arousal proposed by
Masters and Johnson.
excitement phase - ANSWER-the first stage of Masters and Johnson's sexual
response cycle, in which an erection occurs in males and vaginal lubrication occurs
in females, also known as transudation, lubricant
sex flush starts.
vasocongestion.
clitoral and nipple erections, breast enlargement.
minora often turns bright red.
tumescence, swelling of the penis.
plateau phase - ANSWER-the second stage of Masters and Johnson's sexual
response cycle occurring before orgasm, in which vasocongestion builds up.
sex flush spreads to the face and body.
THIS IS LENGTHY PERIOD.
vasocongestion continues, making the minora often turn bright red.
pre-ejaculatory fluid on penis head.
orgasm phase - ANSWER-the thirds stage of Masters and Johnson's sexual
response cycle, which involves an intense sensation during the peak of sexual
arousal and results in a release of sexual tension.
vasocongestion pressure reaches a certain point and sets off a reflex in the
surrounding muscles causes contractions and pleasurable sensations.
the body may jerk or spasm.
men contractions lead to ejaculation.
resolution phase - ANSWER-the fourth stage of Masters and Johnson's sexual
response cycle, in which the body returns to the pre-aroused state.
takes longer if orgasm isn't reached.
vasocongestion - ANSWER-an increase in the blood concentrated in the male and
female genitals as well as the breasts for females during sexual activity.
myontonia - ANSWER-involuntary contractions of the muscles.
transudation - ANSWER-lubrication of the vagina during sexual arousal.
, tenting effect - ANSWER-pulling up the cervix, uterus, and ballooning of the upper
third of the vagina which occurs during sexual arousal in women.
sex flush - ANSWER-temporary reddish color change of the skin that sometimes
develops during sexual excitement.
orgasmic platform - ANSWER-the thickening of the walls of the lower third of the
vagina.
Masters and Johnson.
tumescence - ANSWER-vasocongestive swelling of the penis which creates an
erection.
detumescence - ANSWER-the loss of tumescence which causes an erect penis to
become flaccid.
ejaculatory inevitability - ANSWER-the inability to control an impending erection.
refractory stage - ANSWER-period after an ejaculation in which men cannot be
stimulated to another erection or orgasm.
manual sex - ANSWER-physical caressing of the genitals during solo or partner
masturbation.
hand jobs.
cunnilingus - ANSWER-oral sex performed on a female.
fellation - ANSWER-oral sex performed on a male.
anilingus - ANSWER-oral stimulation of the anus.
tribadism - ANSWER-rubbing genitals together with another person for sexual
pleasure.
endocrine glands - ANSWER-secrete hormones into the bloodstream.
menstrual cycle in sex - ANSWER-affect the sexual response cycle from Master and
Johnson.
masturbation - ANSWER-used to be feared due to mental health issues.
may promote healthy sexuality.
decrease in sexual tension/anxiety.
person can test own body.
used by couples during sex, mutual masturbation.
issues with Masters and Johnson - ANSWER-doesn't specify:
alone vs. couple
hetero vs. homo
type of activities
