Sexual ArousalThe Desire Passion Cocktail
When you're having sexual intercourse or are engaged in sexual play, your body goes through physical changes (also called stages of desire) as you progress to
orgasm.
Stage 1: ExcitementWhen sexual arousal takes place, the blood flow to your clitoris increases and it becomes hard and swollen. Your vagina begins to lubricate, which is the result of a fluid that comes from the vaginal walls.As you get closer to orgasm, blood flow to your breasts increase and your nipples become hard. Sometimes the dark skin around your nipples become swollen, which creates the illusion that your nipples are no longer erect. Your heart rate and blood pressure may increase and usually your breathing speeds up. Stage 2: PlateauDuring this stage the outer third of your vagina swells due to increased blood flow and the inner lips may turn wine red. Your clitoris becomes very sensitive and retracts beneath its hood. Your heart rate, blood pressure and breathing continue to increase. Muscle tension increases and spasms may occur in your feet, face and hands.Stage 3: OrgasmThis third stage is also called climax. During this stage the muscles in the outer third of the vagina contract in a rapid series of pulses. The first contractions are the most intense and the closest together. The muscles in the uterus also contract and heart rate, blood pressure and breathing are at their highest rate. Your skin may appear flushed.Orgasm is the shortest of the four stages, usually measured in seconds.
Stage 4: ResolutionDuring this stage your clitoris and nipples get soft. Your genitals return to their normal size and colour. Breathing, heart rate and blood pressure decreases. This process typically takes longer for women than men, although some women may be able to return to the plateau stage at this point.Female Ejaculation during OrgasmOccasionally and in some women, intense orgasms are accompanied by a female ejaculation - the expulsion of a large amount of thin, clear liquid that's composed of a substance similar to semen, but without the sperm.Ejaculation is most likely to occur when a woman is being penetrated vaginally and pressure is being applied to the top wall of the vagina. This is where the back of the clitoris meets the wall of the vagina and is sometimes called the G-Spot. You can read more about female ejaculation during sexual intercourse on the G-Spot page. If you're experiencing problems with sexual arousal, I recommend that you read the section on being your own sex therapist for tips to deal with sex problems. The section on sex therapy may be helpful too. (From Sexual Arousal) (To Libido) (To Orgasm) (To Vagina Talk) (To G-Spot) (To Be Your Own Sex Therapist) (To Sex Problems) (To Sex Therapy) (Back to Home Page)
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