Vascular Compensation to Maintain Genital Function During Emotional Stress
The human body is an incredible machine that can adapt and respond to various stimuli and situations. This process...
Cardiovascular physiology is essential to understanding the mechanisms underlying sexual functioning and the experience of sexual arousal, desire, and orgasm. Cardiac output and vascular resistance...
Sexual inhibition, facilitation, and heightened arousal states are three different psychophysiological markers that can be experienced during sexual activity. These states are characterized by...
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The concept of sexual arousal is often described as the physical and emotional response to stimuli that elicits sexual desire. This may involve increased blood flow to...
Microvascular Changes
The term “microvascular” refers to small blood vessels that are less than one millimeter wide. Microvascular changes occur when there is an increase or decrease in blood flow...
What is genital perfusion?
Genital perfusion refers to the flow of blood through the genitals during sexual stimulation and activity. When blood flows into the vagina and penis, it brings oxygen...
The human body has several mechanisms that enable it to maintain homeostasis, which is defined as the equilibrium state where internal conditions are stable and balanced within normal limits despite...
Sexual arousal is an integral part of human life and is essential for successful reproduction. The most common form of sexual arousal is a result of the stimulation of the genitals, especially the...
Systemic responsiveness refers to the body's ability to respond to changes in its environment. This response can be triggered by external stimuli such as temperature, hormones, and nutrients or...
Anticipation is an integral part of romantic and sexual encounters, and it can have a significant impact on how individuals experience emotional intimacy, physiological arousal, and relational...