Sex and The Brain:
Neurophysiological Structures and Functions Much research has been conducted on the topic of sex in recent years due to the lack of research and explanation given to it. Schools, religions, and parental figures have all done much to prevent youth to experience these types of physical activities. Lectures about abstinence have hidden the reality of sex by telling people about STD’s and sinful natures, which is necessary in their own respect but not a worthy conclusion to the matter. There is an increase in sexual activity and its mystery through the mediums of television programming, pornography, and intimate relationships. Due to this reality, a focus of sexual activity is imperative in understanding human behavior. Through …show more content…
The penis with the scrotum are part of the reproductive physical structure included in the male. Females possess the vagina with the clitoris, which are part of the female reproductive structure. Each are separate structures but the brain is involved increasingly with both the penis and vagina during sex. The connection between the vagina and penis create a variety of different reactions in the brain on a hormonal and sensory level. Other structures involved inside of intercourse include the limbic system, other portions of the brain, spinal cord, the central nervous system, and a variety of muscle. These parts of the body are present in both females and males in regards to …show more content…
In males, according to Giuliano M.D, PD, erection is associated with the arousal and continues until the orgasm phase (Giuliano 2011). The erection process seems to be tied to the reactions of smooth muscles, which is dependent on the parasympathetic system where nitric oxide activates the process (Giuliano 2011). In desire the hypothalamus seemed to be the dominant aspect of the brain that is activated but the muscles and parasympathetic system are more in control. It is interesting to see the parasympathetic system in regards to erection as it is usually known for being used for rest and digestion. Nitric oxide is released by neurons when they are stimulated and then determine the blood flow of the brain (Kalat 1998). This is the case with erection, as the brain may be stimulated by mental or visual images or by a reflex which is connect to the release of nitric oxide. In females, the clitoris, labia, periurethral glans, nipples, and pelvic musculature seem to be area where arousal is expressed (Levin 2002). The process seems to also include the release of nitric oxide but also it includes another neurotransmitter referred to as vipergic according to Levin. These activation regarding both males and females in erection/arousal lead to the next phase of the
Neurophysiological Structures and Functions Much research has been conducted on the topic of sex in recent years due to the lack of research and explanation given to it. Schools, religions, and parental figures have all done much to prevent youth to experience these types of physical activities. Lectures about abstinence have hidden the reality of sex by telling people about STD’s and sinful natures, which is necessary in their own respect but not a worthy conclusion to the matter. There is an increase in sexual activity and its mystery through the mediums of television programming, pornography, and intimate relationships. Due to this reality, a focus of sexual activity is imperative in understanding human behavior. Through …show more content…
The penis with the scrotum are part of the reproductive physical structure included in the male. Females possess the vagina with the clitoris, which are part of the female reproductive structure. Each are separate structures but the brain is involved increasingly with both the penis and vagina during sex. The connection between the vagina and penis create a variety of different reactions in the brain on a hormonal and sensory level. Other structures involved inside of intercourse include the limbic system, other portions of the brain, spinal cord, the central nervous system, and a variety of muscle. These parts of the body are present in both females and males in regards to …show more content…
In males, according to Giuliano M.D, PD, erection is associated with the arousal and continues until the orgasm phase (Giuliano 2011). The erection process seems to be tied to the reactions of smooth muscles, which is dependent on the parasympathetic system where nitric oxide activates the process (Giuliano 2011). In desire the hypothalamus seemed to be the dominant aspect of the brain that is activated but the muscles and parasympathetic system are more in control. It is interesting to see the parasympathetic system in regards to erection as it is usually known for being used for rest and digestion. Nitric oxide is released by neurons when they are stimulated and then determine the blood flow of the brain (Kalat 1998). This is the case with erection, as the brain may be stimulated by mental or visual images or by a reflex which is connect to the release of nitric oxide. In females, the clitoris, labia, periurethral glans, nipples, and pelvic musculature seem to be area where arousal is expressed (Levin 2002). The process seems to also include the release of nitric oxide but also it includes another neurotransmitter referred to as vipergic according to Levin. These activation regarding both males and females in erection/arousal lead to the next phase of the