The 4 Phases of the Sexual Response

The Sexual Response - 4 Phases of Response

In the simplest terms, the sexual response pattern can be described as a build-up and release of tension.

 

 

However, in an attempt to gain a greater understanding of the processes involved, various scientists have divided the sexual response into not only two but three, four or more different phases. One has to keep in mind, of course, that every individual human sexual experience is a continuous whole, and that all divisions into stages and phases are always artificial and somewhat arbitrary. Nevertheless, they can help us recognize and understand the many ways in which our bodies respond to sexual stimulation.