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1) Libido
more about libido
Is centered in the medial preoptic area of the hypothalamus and is associated with psychological, social, physical, and
endocrine factors. There are testosterone receptors in this area, and decreased testosterone levels result in a decreased
libido. Testosterone replacement increases libido in a dose-dependent fashion.
Libido is a Latin word. It means desire. Actually, the way we use it today, it means burning sexual desire. You probably know
for sure whether you have it. And you probably know for sure when your partner doesn't.
I grew up thinking that only men had libidos. I thought women were simply being accommodating and, even then, only
occasionally. To accommodate her man, in my youthful view, a woman had to expect that something valuable might come of
their coupling; something like returned love, security, warmth, support, money, power, a family, stability, or good times. In
that sense, I thought, women probably had libidos too.
2)Erectile Rigidity (Erection)
Requires normal penile anatomy and function. The human penis consists of three corpora (or tube-shaped bodies). There are
a pair of corpora on the dorsal surface of the penis known as the corpus cavernosa. These are involved in the development
of an erection. The third corpus is on the ventral surface and is known as the corpus spongiosum. It surrounds the urethra
and forms the glans penis distally. The corpora are surrounded by blood vessels, a mesh of trabecular smooth muscle, and a
thick fibrous sheath known as the tunica albuginea
Physiology of Erection
Phases of erection
3)Orgasm
Is poorly understood at the present time. It appears that orgasm is a result of pudendal nerve stimulation. The pleasure
associated with orgasm may be related to either pressure caused by seminal collection in the posterior urethra or from
bulbocavernosus and pelvic muscle contractions. Orgasmic dysfunction, although poorly studied, may occur in older
hypogonadal men. it is manifested as a less intense orgasm and a smaller volume of ejaculate.
Female orgasm
more about libido
Is centered in the medial preoptic area of the hypothalamus and is associated with psychological, social, physical, and
endocrine factors. There are testosterone receptors in this area, and decreased testosterone levels result in a decreased
libido. Testosterone replacement increases libido in a dose-dependent fashion.
Libido is a Latin word. It means desire. Actually, the way we use it today, it means burning sexual desire. You probably know
for sure whether you have it. And you probably know for sure when your partner doesn't.
I grew up thinking that only men had libidos. I thought women were simply being accommodating and, even then, only
occasionally. To accommodate her man, in my youthful view, a woman had to expect that something valuable might come of
their coupling; something like returned love, security, warmth, support, money, power, a family, stability, or good times. In
that sense, I thought, women probably had libidos too.
2)Erectile Rigidity (Erection)
Requires normal penile anatomy and function. The human penis consists of three corpora (or tube-shaped bodies). There are
a pair of corpora on the dorsal surface of the penis known as the corpus cavernosa. These are involved in the development
of an erection. The third corpus is on the ventral surface and is known as the corpus spongiosum. It surrounds the urethra
and forms the glans penis distally. The corpora are surrounded by blood vessels, a mesh of trabecular smooth muscle, and a
thick fibrous sheath known as the tunica albuginea
Physiology of Erection
Phases of erection
3)Orgasm
Is poorly understood at the present time. It appears that orgasm is a result of pudendal nerve stimulation. The pleasure
associated with orgasm may be related to either pressure caused by seminal collection in the posterior urethra or from
bulbocavernosus and pelvic muscle contractions. Orgasmic dysfunction, although poorly studied, may occur in older
hypogonadal men. it is manifested as a less intense orgasm and a smaller volume of ejaculate.
Female orgasm
Normal male sexual function
involves 3 phases:
involves 3 phases:
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