Sexual arousal in men: how does it manifest itself and what causes it?

A sexually attractive woman arouses passion in a man

Sexual stimulation in men is a complex process. This includes the processing of external information (what the stronger sex sees and hears), psychological readiness for sex, anticipation of pleasure and immediate physiological responses of the body. How this process occurs in men and how to speed up passion is useful for every woman to know.

Where did it all begin?

The onset of excitation is set by various sensory stimuli. The smell of a girl, her kiss and touch, external appearance (especially without clothes) stimulate the center in the brain that sends signals to the genitals through the nervous system.

Hormones are involved in this process. Dr. John Bancroft, an American sexologist and the 4th part-time director of the Kinsey Institute for Sex Research, claims that the level of testosterone in the blood determines the level of male pleasure. This conclusion was made as a result of the study, the results of which were published in the Journal of Endocrinology in the article "Endocrinology of sexual stimulation. "

As a result, an erection occurs. This is the filling of the cavernous body with blood. The muscles contract and prevent venous outflow, as a result the penis becomes hard, enlarges (on average 3-4 times), and pulsations are felt. Often such a reaction occurs within a few seconds after sexual stimulation. Interestingly, during foreplay, the erection may weaken and strengthen again - this is normal.

The British Journal of Urology International published a study conducted among 20 thousand men. Their penis size was measured. Men from all over the world participated. As a result, it turns out that the average penis size at rest is 9. 16 cm, and during erection - 13. 12 cm.

13 cm is the average size of the male penis during erection

There are three types of erections. One of them - nocturnal (spontaneous) - occurs without a sexual tone. The other two accompany sexual stimulation in men.

Psychogenic (or psychological) - occurs against the background of central excitation in the brain. Nerve impulses are sent to the spinal cord, then along the nerves to the reproductive system.

Reflex - appears due to the touch of the penis. Since this organ has many nerve endings and the skin is very sensitive, even a light touch can cause irritation and blood flow to the penis.

In addition to an erection, a man's pulse becomes faster, his breathing becomes faster, and his blood pressure increases (as in the female half of the population). The scrotum becomes thicker and may become more compact, and the testes enlarge. The upper part of the body becomes slightly red. Lubricating fluid is released, facilitating the passage of sperm through the ducts.

What arouses men?

In addition to beautiful pictures (women naked, or dressed in lace, dancing, lying seductively, etc. ), foreplay plays a big role. Men also need it to make the stimulation as strong as possible. The surest way for a girl to turn a guy on is to stimulate his sensitive areas. This includes:

  • Head, neck and chest;
  • Abdomen (especially the lower part) and back;
  • Genital organs and surrounding areas.

Foreplay begins, in most cases, with a kiss. A passionate kiss from a girl can already cause an erection and put a man in the right mood. There are many nerve endings in the lips; in addition, he feels his partner's sexuality and anticipates the upcoming sex. At this time, the occipital area can be stroked with your hands; This area is also very sensitive. Many men like it when their earlobes are kissed and bitten, but you need to be careful with this, because there are people who categorically do not like this process.

The lower abdomen is an excellent area for caressing before oral sex (from the navel down). The back is perfect for erotic massage. By the way, it can be done not only with your hands, but also with your lips, hair, and bare chest.

With the genitals, everything is clear - any movement in this area is welcome and causes sexual stimulation in men. You should be careful with sudden movements; men may fear for the safety of their dignity. Blowjob, manual technique - all this maximizes the partner's desire. Nearby areas include the inner thighs, which you can stroke with your hands.

Kissing during foreplay can turn men on quickly

Representatives of the stronger sex get excited quickly. But they need more time (from several hours to a day) to rest and fully recover after sex than women, because the process requires a lot of energy from them. Therefore, repeated sexual stimulation may not happen quickly for all men, and this should be treated with understanding.

Sexual stimulation in men

When you see a partner who is sexually attractive to you, you are first aroused psychologically and then physically. But how this happens is a question that most people don't know much about. What does science say? He considered arousal as a physiological sexual response.

Or rather, its first phase. That is, the whole series of processes. They have no gender differences: increased breathing and heart rate, the appearance of muscle tension, increased blood pressure, increased salivation, dilated pupils, the appearance of redness and goosebumps, as well as erect nipples.

With sexual stimulation, psychological behavior, gaze and voice changes. This is due to the release of hormones into the blood, which act on the body like drugs. In men, in addition to the above, there is an erection of the penis, an increase in the scrotum to the pubis, its swelling and thickening, as well as pre-ejaculatory discharge to lubricate the head.

In women, additional lubrication occurs, thinning or, on the contrary, enlargement of the labia majora (depending on whether the woman has given birth or not), erection of the clitoris, increase and enlargement of the uterus, tension of the pubosacral muscles, and an increase in the length of the vagina.

By the way, if in men redness of the skin is observed in rare cases, then in women blood flow occurs not only to the clitoris and labia, but also to the chest and back. In some women, this flush is so pronounced that during and after orgasm, the area from the chest to the shoulders and neck may become red.

Why is there so much reaction? They are associated with a rush of blood, which the body does to achieve a greater sensitivity of the genital organs, and readiness for the second phase in the cycle of sexual response - sexual intercourse. After the arousal phase there are: the plateau phase (sexual intercourse), the orgasm phase and the resolution phase of the sexual response.

The arousal phase may not occur. This is often a physical problem rather than a psychological one. Erectile dysfunction (impotence) is a disorder in which the strength of an erection is insufficient for sexual intercourse. There are three types of impotence: psychological, organic and mixed.

In most men, erectile dysfunction is associated with organic forms due to various diseases. The most common causes are cardiovascular disease, diabetes and hormonal disorders. The quality of blood supply to organs and hormone levels are disrupted.

With some diseases, bad habits, taking certain drugs, especially those that affect the central nervous system, and an inactive lifestyle, blood flow to the pelvic organs becomes weak, which is why the main response to sexual stimulation in a man does not occur - the filling of the cavernous body withblood.

Drugs, alcohol and smoking affect not only the physical, but also the psychological state, which is why impotence changes from an organic form to a mixture. You cannot delay this situation; at first it can be easily corrected. You need to see a urologist or a sex therapist.

Men become sexually aroused more often than they reach orgasm. Long-term abstinence can cause serious harm to the body in general and the genitals in particular. The favorite motto of women "we will please you and will not allow you" is good in moderation - you should not overuse such entertainment. Sexual dissatisfaction not only affects physical health but also mental health. The man becomes nervous, angry, irritable. Frequent orgasms are an important condition for the normal functioning of the body. And there is almost no difference in how it is acquired - during sex or masturbation.