Normal Adult Sexual Behaviour

  • By: Terri
  • Date: May 25, 2010
  • Time to read: 1 min.

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Sexual arousal is triggered by both physical & phychological stimuli.

  • Phase 1
    • Desire
  • Phase 2
    • Excitement
  • Phase 3
    • Orgasm: peaking of sexual pleasure
  • Phase 4
    • Resolution: if orgasm does not occur, resolution may take from 2-6 hours

Cause for sexual problem

  • Physical causes
    • physical handicap
    • medical disorders (hemophilia)
    • hormonal problems
  • Psychological causes
    • inadequate sex awareness
    • -ve feelings
    • shame over one’s body
    • unrealistic beliefs about sex
    • unpleasant events in the past
    • fears & anxiety
  • Social causes
    • Unemployment
    • Financial crisis
    • Family conflicts

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