Sexual arousal

perception. Sexuality is very diverse for instance, in the way sexual acts are performed and carried out. Historically, individuals are biologically and genetically programmed to seek out sexual behaviors with others. Either for means of reproduction or their personal pleasure, but one thing is very evident, and that is that sex is pleasurable and enjoyable for most. However, cultural restraints have had the biggest effect on sexual history and throughout the museum that is a fundamental element…

In long-term relationships it can become a struggle to maintain sexual desire. Sexual desire, while including the physical component of arousal, is the motivation to seek out sexual activity and pleasure with a partner. Sexual desire tends to be at its highest at the beginning of a relationship but decreases over time (Impett, Strachman, Finkel, & Gable, 2008). Without a certain level of sexual desire couples also find a decrease of satisfaction in their relationship, making the relationship…

The Pseudoscience of Conversion Therapy RaeLynn Barott Minnesota State University, Mankato The Pseudoscience of Conversion Therapy Conversion Therapy, or Reparative Therapy, includes therapeutic efforts to change an individual’s sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression (Jadwin-Cakmak, 2015). These therapeutic efforts are intended to stop an individual from being lesbian, gay, bisexual, or transgender (LGBT) based on the premise that being LGBT is a psychological…

which means love. A term coined in the early 1900’s to describe atypical sexual behaviors. It is described as an emotional disorder that are ascertained to be as sexually arousing fantasies, recurrent behaviors that interferes with social function and other important daily functioning. Regarded as a sexual dysfunction, people with paraphilic condition have intense sexual fantasies and they find it difficult to control sexual urges. Statistical quantity of individuals who experience such…

Experiential Learning Activity #1: Field Trip to Museum of Sex As a women, gender and sexuality major, I have always pondered the sociological and cultural implications of having labels regarding sexual orientation and gender dynamics. The existence of a sexual orientation dichotomy, which places the heterosexual label in a domain of power, marginalize those who do not associate or identify with heteronormative ideals and markers. Being able to take this course on the psychological perspective…

Voyeuristic disorder or voyeurism is a behavior found among the group of sexual disorders called paraphilias. Paraphilias are conditions in which the individual’s sexual arousal and/or gratification depend on fantasizing about or engaging in a sexual behavior which is atypical and sometimes extreme. A paraphilia can revolve around a particular object such as underwear, animals, or children, or a particular act (pain, indecent exposures, etc.). These types of disorders are generally more…

Affects Sexual Performance Sexual performance is a broad term that encompasses many issues and conditions that affects sexual health life. This is a reduction in sexual performance as a result of external problems that interfere with sustained erection ability (impotency). Numerous Psychological and physiological conditions leads to erectile dysfunction. Physical stress increase, either at home or workplace is the main cause of inability to keep up a steady erection during sexual…

the pharmaceutical company defining Female Sexual Dysfunction and the role of media, advertising, and society. The pharmaceutical company took the role in defining Female Sexual Dysfunction as a disease that can be cured by taking certain medications and going through certain treatments. The company within the documentary, Vivus, was dedicated to the development and commercialization of next-generation therapeutic products addressing obesity and sexual health. Their mission was…

Bianca and Tanner seem like the perfect couple. Bianca is a virtuoso, playing several instruments, and Tanner is athletic. Together they are just a hot, capable of resolving any problems together. Their sex life contributed a large part to their success. It was the envy of their friends, largely because they had no reservations with each other. Unfortunately, the pressures of life began affecting their relationship, even in bed. Bianca and Tanner alike as many couples, used sex as a coping…

businesswoman, one who uses the men around her to raise herself to the top without any qualms. In the case of Mildred, however, maternal love overcomes sexual desire, causing Mildred to go back to the life that she always knew. Had Mildred perhaps been more accepting of the fact that Veda was not going to love her and continued her life of sexual and monetary freedom, she would have been a more powerful…