should be at least 200 words and include cited factual support. Work to have a balanced response that includes both proper review of factual material to establish a foundation along with your own discussion, examples, and integration of the material. APA formatted in text citations and end of post references are required in your initial responses to these question sets.
1. The subject material in the reading this week covers areas in which many people have many incorrect beliefs. Some of these mistaken beliefs are so common that they could be called popular myths. An example of this is men who believe that because they ejaculate during orgasm, their female partners are supposed to do so as well, and if they do not then they must not have had an orgasm. In some cases, the media is responsible for oversimplifying and misconstruing this material. Magazine articles often give the impression that all women have a G-spot or that all women can be multi-orgasmic. A friend says that sex is a biological fact that is the same for all people and expresses the myths indicated above. What is your response? Support with evidence and theory from the reading and/or additional sources.
2. What role do hormones play in human sexual desire? Describe desire and explain the reasons for adding a desire phase to Masters and Johnson’s model. Support or critique Masters and Johnson’s conclusion that men’s and women’s sexual response cycles are very similar.
3. Two topics that are often uncomfortable for men and women to discuss are menstruation and penis size. Select one of these topics and address the following. Describe why menstruation or penis size may be uncomfortable to discuss. What are some negative beliefs associated with the topic chosen? What are some myths associated with menstruation or penis size and what factors perpetuate these myths? What are more accurate statements to refute the misconceptions