Definition

Signs of Sexual Arousal in Both Genders

Human males and females share similar signs of potential sexual arousal.

• Increase in breathing rate.
• Increase in blood pressure
• Increase in muscle tone (myotonia)
• Increase in heart rate (tachycardia)
• Vasocongestion of the skin ('sex flush')
• Slight or extreme dilation of the pupils (though especially so with females)
• Erection of the nipples (especially upon direct stimulation)
• Release of pheromones (our natural scent)

Signs of Female Sexual Arousal

• Increase in breast size
• Swollen lips
• Lubrication of the vagina
• Vasocongestion of the vaginal walls
• Erection of the clitoris
• More visible venous patterns across the breasts
• Elevation of the uterus and stretching of the vagina
• Change in shape and increase in size of the labia majora and labia minora

Signs of Male Sexual Arousal

• Erection of the penis
• Emission of pre-ejaculatory fluid
• Ascension and swelling of the testicles
• Tensing and thickening of the scrotum

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