2. Models of Sexual Response
Excitement
First stage of arousal
Plateau
Responses continue to intensify as vagina becomes more
sensitive and the glans of the clitoris retracts under the hood
Orgasm
With enough stimulation a woman may build up to a “peak”
point, or orgasm
All tension suddenly releases in a series of involuntary and
pleasurable muscular contractions
Resolution
Unless stimulation continues, the resolution stage occurs
Muscles relax
3. The Masters and Johnson model of sexual
response came about in the 1960s and it
is still used today to create definitions of
sexual health and sexual problems.
4. Orgasm
Can range in intensity
Can be exclusively physical or it can include subjective and
psychological aspects
May feel totally different at different times
Can experience an orgasm through vaginal penetration or
clitoral stimulation
Many women have never had an orgasm or have difficulty
experiencing one
Sometimes information and experience are all that’s lacking
For some women sex may not ever lead to an orgasm
which is perfectly normal
Intercourse can be about pleasure or connection; it doesn’t
have to focus on orgasm.
5. Orgasm
The G-Spot
Some women experience intense sexual
pleasure and orgasm when a particular area
inside the vagina, approx. 1/3 to ½ up the front
wall, is stimulated.
Named after it’s founder Dr. Ernest Grafenberg
in 1950
Female ejaculation
For some women, sufficient stimulation of the G-
spot or clitoris may lead to ejaculation
Ejaculation- release of fluids from urethra
Can occur with or without an orgasm
6. Masturbation
Touching yourself sexually
One way of exploring and enjoying sexual
pleasure
Enables us to explore and experiment with
our own bodies and learn what kind of
touch feels good
For women at any age it is a way of
connecting with your body
7. Masturbation
Surgeon general Jocelyn Elders was asked whether
masturbation should be promoted as a means of
preventing young people from engaging in riskier
forms of sexual activity.
She responded “I think that it is part of human
sexuality and perhaps should be taught.” She lost her
job shortly after.
I found Elders quote to be very interesting because
masturbation is not talked about in school health
classes and maybe should be. I think that because
it’s not talked about it can be perceived as “wrong”
when in reality it’s just a way of exploring your own
body. I also found it interesting that after Elders
stated her view she lost her job.
8. “Yes means yes”
The slogan of a movement to enhance
our understanding of sexual consent so
that it’s clear and works for everyone.
The “yes means yes” philosophy is that the
only valid sexual consent is enthusiastic
consent.
“No means no” suggests that in the
absence of your partner clearly objecting
you can do whatever you want
9. Enthusiastic Consent
It’s important for you and your partner to
openly talk about sex and what feels good.
Communication is key
Tell your partner if something doesn’t feel
good.
Be aware of the relationship between words
and body language.
Don’t be afraid to ask for what you want
Sometime difficult because we can feel
embarrassed
10. Vaginal Penetration
Penetration from tongue, dildo, penis, or
fingers
Can be gentle, playful, intimate, forceful, or
passionate
Penetration can be fantastic for some
women, unpleasurable/undesireable for
others, or somewhere in between
KEY IS TO COMMUNICATE
Certain positions may feel better than others
11. Oral Sex
Sucking or licking a partner’s genitals
Cunnilingus is oral sex done to a woman
What feels good may differ from time to
time and from person to person
12. Fantasies
The thoughts and images we carry in our minds
can evoke strong physical responses
The brain is the most important organ of sexual
pleasure
Can experience orgasms from fantasies alone
Sadomasochistic (S/M) and bondage and
discipline (B/D) is based on fantasy situations of
dominance and submission
BDSM is constantly about consent even though on
partner acts vulnerable
Important to talk about trust and expectations
before being in an S/M or B/D scenario
13. Added Pleasure
Lubrication
Vaginal lubrication often occurs naturally during sexual
excitement and arousal
Reduced lubrication is common and can be the result of
hormonal changes in a woman’s body
Can purchase lubrication to enhance sexual pleasure
Erotica
Enjoying erotica entertainment alone or with a partner is
a way of exploring sexual needs and becoming more
comfortable with solitary or shared desires
Videos, magazines, or books
Pornography
14. Discussion Question
Do you feel that sexual education classes
in middle school and high school are
doing a sufficient job in educating
students on the importance of consent? If
not what can be done?