Mind and body: unraveling email sexuality
The sexual responses of individuals can vary widely, often influenced by a range of physiological and psychological factors; some men may find that an erection is a reliable indicator of sexual arousal, whereas women’s sexual arousal might not always come with distinct physical signs. While vaginal lubrication can signal sexual desire in women, it’s not always true; there are women with a high sex drive who have very little vaginal fluid.
Researcher Cindy Meston, who founded her laboratory, actively studies female sexuality. In response to findings that Viagra was ineffective for women, she invented a device for measuring arousal levels that records participants’ reactions while watching pornographic films. Meston found that she could group women with disorders of sexual desire into two groups regarding Viagra use:
- Those who feel weak sexual arousal after watching erotic films but notice these changes in the body would benefit from Viagra.
- Those who have a normal physical response but are unaware of their arousal. They are ready to make love only if there is an emotional connection with their partner and will not benefit from Viagra.
But Viagra is not the only drug offered to women to restore sexual arousal disorders. The list also includes small doses of Ritalin, which increases the person’s ability to concentrate and feel changes in the body. Doctors believe it can help women focus on and enjoy sex. A similar effect is also produced by marijuana, although scientists have yet to conduct a detailed study.
Masters and Johnson wrote about the role of focusing on women’s sexual satisfaction in the 1970s. They noticed that women who worry about their bodies’ appearance during sex experience less pleasure.
Overall, research on female sexuality proves that atmosphere, emotional state, and the ability to be in the moment are essential to female arousal.
Did you know? Compared to people who aren’t married or have never been in a marriage, married people have 6.9 more sexual encounters per year.