Four Phases of Physiological Responses - Masters & Johnson (1966) 1) Excitement 2) Plateau 3) Orgasm 4) Resolution Two underlying responses: 1) vasocongestion 2) myotonia
Three female patterns of sexual arousal
orgasm plateau excitement Typical male pattern of sexual arousal
Before Stimulation
ExcitementExcitement stage 1
PlateauPlateau stage 2
OrgasmOrgasm stage 3
Locating the “G-spot”
ResolutionResolution stage 4
Zibergeld & Ellison (1980) Five Component Model 1) Interest or desire 2) Arousal 3) Physiological readiness (vaginal lubrication/swelling & erection) 4) Orgasm 5) Satisfaction (how one evaluates or feels about what has occurred)
Whalen & Roth - Cognitive Model Perception of a sexual stimulus Positive evaluation Arousal Perception of arousal Positive evaluation Sexual behavior Perception of behavior Positive evaluation