FRHD 2100 Chapter Notes - Chapter 4: Sexual Arousal, Human Sexual Response Cycle, Erogenous Zone

• School: University of Guelph
• Department: Family Relations and Human Development
• Course: FRHD 2100
• Professor: Robin Milhausen

Document Summary

Men appear to be more responsive to visual stimuli than women. Common visual stimulation like having sex in front of mirror: smell. Our body"s natural odours can play a role in sexual attraction and arousal. Aphrodisiacs drugs or agents that are sexually arousing or increase sexual desire. Pheromones chemical substance that are secreted externally by certain animals and convey information to, or produce a specific response response in, others of the same species. Garnering attention in recent years and are considered to have impact on sexual attraction. Menstrual synchrony exposure to other womens sweat can modify a womans menstrual cycle. Odours play role in selection of sex partners. Gay males and lesbians may produce axillary odours that can be distinguished from those of heterosexuals. Gay males likely to be attracted to the body odours of other gay males: taste. Some people sexually aroused by taste of genital secretions: hearing.