Research into the sexual response cycle of men and women has revealed some surprising similarities and differences. Describe some of these similarities and differences

What will be an ideal response?

Answer: A good answer will include the following key points.
? Similarities
o Both men and women experience the four basic stages of the cycle (excitement, plateau, orgasm, and resolution).
o Men and women appear to experience orgasms in a very similar way.
? Differences
o The sexual response cycle is much more variable for women than men.
o The duration and experiences during for each stage differ between men and women.
o Men usually experience a single orgasm followed by a refractory period, a time period during which erection and orgasm are not physically possible. In contrast, some women experience multiple orgasms without a refractory period.