The Science of Sexual Arousal
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Research Exercise
The Science of Sexual Arousal
Sexual dysfunctions—disorders in which people cannot respond normally in key areas of sexual functioning—make it difficult or impossible to enjoy sexual intercourse. Subsequently, such dysfunction also makes it difficult to engage in a satisfying sexual relationship, which often leads to sexual frustration, guilt, loss of self-esteem, and interpersonal problems. Men and women experience sexual arousal differently, both physiologically and psychologically. Now, with the help of innovative research methods, psychologists are gaining new insights that can help both men and women regarding sexual arousal.
After reading the American Psychological Association Monitor article “The Science of Sexual Arousal,” consider the questions below. Then submit your responses.
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One possible answer is that those most vulnerable would be individuals who are high in inhibition-proneness.
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One possible answer is that these areas of sex-related research are not considered to be as important as issues like HIV and AIDS. Also, discussion of topics such as sexual motivation and sexual arousal might still be considered taboo.
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