Local Genital Arousal: Mechanisms for Vaginal Lubrication

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
A. Dubinskaya ◽  
T. Guthrie ◽  
J. T. Anger ◽  
K. S. Eilber ◽  
J. R. Berman
Keyword(s):  
Genital Arousal ◽  
Vaginal Lubrication

Examining the Validity and Utility of Two New Measurement Devices in Sexual Psychophysiology Research

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Amanda Shelley
Keyword(s):  
Blood Flow ◽  
Sexual Arousal ◽  
Convergent Validity ◽  
Test Strip ◽  
Self Report ◽  
Genital Arousal ◽  
Doppler Imager ◽  
Vaginal Lubrication ◽  
Sexual Psychophysiology ◽  
Measurement Devices

Background: Female genital arousal is an important, yet difficult phenomenon to measure. The Laser Doppler Imager (LDI) and the Litmus Test Strip (LTS) are new measurement devices for assessing vulvar blood flow and vaginal lubrication, respectively. Given their recent development, few studies have used these measures, and further testing of their validity is needed. Using both devices concurrently provides an opportunity to demonstrate convergent validity (i.e., a significant, positive correlation) between these measures. Investigation of the utility of these devices—such as their sensitivity to varying intensity of sexual arousal—is also needed. Measures that can detect intensity of genital arousal allow researchers to study more complex questions than measures that only indicate the presence or absence of it. Method: Sexual arousal will be induced using erotic videos depicting foreplay and penile-vaginal intercourse. Vulvar blood flow and vaginal lubrication will be assessed using the LDI and the LTS. Participants will self-report their experience of sexual arousal. Hypotheses: I predict that:  1. Changes in vulvar blood flow (as measured by LDI) and vaginal lubrication (as measured by LTS) will be positively correlated with self-reported sexual arousal; 2. Changes in vulvar blood flow and vaginal lubrication will be positively correlated with each other; 3. Vulvar blood flow and vaginal lubrication will vary according to intensity of sexual response. Results: Data collection in progress. Results will be available at the time of the presentation. Implications: Further development of two new measurement devices for sexual psychophysiology research.

Sexual Presence and Genital Arousal as Modulated by Fractal Ocular Dynamics

2006 ◽  
Author(s):  
Patrice Renaud ◽  
Jean Proulx ◽  
Joanne Rouleau ◽  
John Bradford ◽  
Paul Fedoroff ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Genital Arousal

scholarly journals The Use of Pramipexole to Treat Persistent Genital Arousal Disorder: A Case Report

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (4) ◽  
pp. 100372
Author(s):  
Becky Kaufman Lynn ◽  
Chloe Grabenhorst ◽  
Barry R. Komisaruk ◽  
Irwin Goldstein ◽  
Jim Pfaus
Keyword(s):  
Case Report ◽  
Genital Arousal ◽  
Arousal Disorder

Orgasm consistency and its relationship to women’s self-reported and genital sexual response

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Larah Maunder ◽  
Nina Micanovic ◽  
Jackie S. Huberman ◽  
Meredith L. Chivers
Keyword(s):  
Sexual Arousal ◽  
Stimulus Presentation ◽  
Sexual Motivation ◽  
Incentive Motivation ◽  
Sexual Response ◽  
Sexual History ◽  
Genital Arousal ◽  
Incentive Value ◽  
Motivation Model ◽  
Age Range

According to the Incentive Motivation Model (IMM) of sexual response, the rewarding and pleasurable aspects of a sexual act strengthen its incentive value and capacity to trigger sexual motivation. One such sexual reward is orgasm consistency, the percentage of time that orgasm is experienced during a sex act. Orgasm consistency may serve to influence the incentive value of a sexual behaviour. We tested this tenet of the IMM by examining whether orgasm consistency predicted women’s sexual responses to films depicting various sex acts. Data were collected from four separate studies examining women’s genital and subjective sexual response. Participants ( N = 144, age range = 18–65) were presented with neutral and erotic film stimuli while their genital arousal was assessed using vaginal photoplethysmography or thermography. Participants reported their sexual arousal level before, during, and after each stimulus presentation, and completed questionnaires assessing sexual history and experiences, sexual interests, and sexual functioning. Orgasm consistency during penile–vaginal intercourse (PVI) significantly predicted genital arousal to films depicting PVI, but similar relationships were not observed between genital or self-reported arousal and orgasm consistency during receptive oral sex and masturbation. Findings suggest that increasing orgasm consistency to a sex act may increase its incentive value, thereby triggering greater genital response to depictions of that act. Lack of consistent orgasm or generally pleasurable and rewarding sex may limit the capacity of sex acts to trigger sexual motivation in future sexual encounters, thus contributing to low sexual arousal and desire in women.

The impact of sexual dysfunction on the quality of life measured by MSQoL-54 in patients with multiple sclerosis

2008 ◽  
Vol 14 (8) ◽  
pp. 1131-1136 ◽  
Author(s):  
DK Tepavcevic ◽  
J Kostic ◽  
ID Basuroski ◽  
N Stojsavljevic ◽  
T Pekmezovic ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Multiple Sclerosis ◽  
Sexual Dysfunction ◽  
Sexual Function ◽  
Health Distress ◽  
Pain Subscale ◽  
Related Quality ◽  
Vaginal Lubrication ◽  
The Impact

Objective Sexual dysfunction (SD) is a common but often overlooked symptom in multiple sclerosis (MS). The aim of this study was to estimate the frequency, type, and intensity of SD in our patients with MS and to investigate its influence on all the domains of quality of life. Methods The study population comprised a cohort of 109 patients with MS (McDonald's criteria, 2001). SD was quantified by a Szasz sexual functioning scale. Health-related quality of life was measured by a disease-specific instrument MSQoL-54 (Serbian version). Results The presence of at least one symptom of SD was found in about 84% of the men and in 85% of the women. The main complaints in women were reduced libido, difficulties in achieving orgasm, and decreased vaginal lubrication; in men, the main complaints were reduced libido, incomplete erections, and premature ejaculation. In women, statistically significant negative correlations between the presence and level of SD and quality of life domains were reached for all subscales ( P < 0.01), except for the Pain subscale ( P = 0.112). In men, negative correlations were also observed for all domains, but they were statistically significant for physical health, physical role limitations, social function, health distress, sexual function, and sexual function satisfaction ( P < 0.01). We found that the presence of all the analyzed types of sexual problems statistically significantly lowered scores on the sexual function and the sexual function satisfaction subscales in both men and women ( P < 0.01). The most prominent impact on both domains was observed for the total loss of erection in men and for anorgasmia in women. Conclusions Our results reveal that frequent occurrence of SD in MS patients prominently affects all aspects of their quality of life.

scholarly journals MP48-11 CHRONIC NEUROMODULATION AS A TREATMENT FOR PERSISTENT GENITAL AROUSAL DISORDER

2016 ◽  
Vol 195 (4S) ◽  
Author(s):  
Brian Odom ◽  
Michael Ehlert ◽  
Kim Killinger ◽  
Kenneth Peters
Keyword(s):  
Genital Arousal ◽  
Arousal Disorder

Persistent Genital Arousal Disorder

2016 ◽  
pp. 109-123 ◽  
Author(s):  
David Goldmeier ◽  
Shalini Andrews
Keyword(s):  
Successful Treatment ◽  
Sexual Desire ◽  
Treatment Options ◽  
Physiological Arousal ◽  
Limited Data ◽  
Genital Arousal ◽  
Arousal Disorder ◽  
Common Etiology ◽  
Uncertain Etiology

Persistent genital arousal disorder (PGAD) is a newly recognized condition of uncertain etiology with limited data on successful treatment. It best can be described as persistent physiological arousal in the absence of conscious feelings of sexual desire. PGAD consists of extended periods of sexual excitement that neither diminish on their own nor resolve with ordinary orgasmic experiences. The arousal is distressing, unwanted, and often painful. The majority of PGAD cases have been identified in women. Although the disorder can occur in men, there is no data on prevalence in men and little is known about whether or not there a common etiology is shared with female cases of PGAD. The chapter ends by discussing several possible etiologies and four main treatment options.

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