Arousal, plateau, orgasm, resolution. These are the four classic phases of the sexual response cycle identified by William Masters. M.D., and Virginia Johnson in their pioneering sex research during the 1960’s. This model works well for the vast majority of men—but unfortunately, not for many normal, healthy, orgasmic women. When asked to describe their own sexual response cycles, these women describe patterns of sexual arousal and response very different from the classic, four-stage, Masters and Johnson paradigm.

In this article:

  • Why Masters and Johnson Got Women Wrong
  • Arousal Differences
  • Orgasm Differences
  • Women: Enjoy Who You Are

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