In: Psychology
What is sexual response cycle and sexual orientation. Also, what are the major problems in sexuality.
Your disscussion...
Will demonstrate critical thinking and an in depth understanding of content, that shows thought, depth, and details. (this response is usually no less than 3 paragraphs)
Will make the response personal either through a descriptive life example or opinion about the question.
• Will cite reputable research that comes either from our text or other reputable sources (e.g., journal article, book)
• Will cite a significant amount of material from their source. While this may vary depending on the discussion question, avoid copying and pasting one line from a source.
• Will explain their quotes and citations. Follows each quote with “In other words…” or “I believe the author is saying…”
• Cites the author(s) using APA style formatting.
•References the source at the end of the post. Includes weblink if online source.
Answer- Sexual Response Cycle- Sexual response cycle can be described as the sequence of physical and emotional changes which originates when an individual becomes sexually aroused. This cycle has different phases and both men and women experience them at different time. These phases include excitement, plateau, orgasm and resolution.
Sexual Orientation- Sexual orientation describes the romantic and sexual attraction of people towards the opposite sex or to both sexes or genders. Sexual orientation mainly has three categories which are heterosexuality, homosexuality and bisexuality. There is one more category which is known as asexuality. According to different studies, the attraction which is a base of sexual orientation emerges between middle childhood and early adolescence. The pattern of emotional, romantic and sexual attraction can be arised without any previous sexual experience.
Major problems in sexuality- Sexual problems may occur in sexual response cycle due to any physical or psychological issues. The physical and medical conditions which may cause probelms in proper sex functioning includes diabetes, heart disease, hormonal disbalance, alcoholism or drug abuse. There are certain medications also which greatly affect the sexual desire and function of an individual. Sexual problems may take place due to some psychological causes also like anxiety and stress of job can affect a marrige and relationship. Some major sexual problems include sexual aversion, dysfunctional sexual arousal and vaginismus in females and erectile dysfunctionalism and premature ejaculation in males.