The Sexual Response - Stimulus and Response

The Basic Pattern: Sources of Sexual Stimulation

Human beings can be sexually aroused at nearly all times, in many different ways, and by a great variety of objects.

In human females and males, sexual excitement may be triggered at any hour of the day or night, by the sight or touch of certain persons or things, by certain smells or sounds, or simply by some thoughts, recollections, or fantasies. Since the possible sources of sexual stimulation are so numerous and varied, they are not easily listed or classified, and no such attempt is made here. Nevertheless, it may be useful to cast at least a cursory glance at some of the more obvious stimuli that can produce sexual responses.