Orgasmic platform
Orgasmic Platform
The Orgasmic Platform (pronounced: or-gaz-mic plat-form) is a term used in Sexology to describe the phase in the sexual response cycle during which the body prepares for orgasm. This phase is also known as the plateau phase.
Etymology
The term "Orgasmic Platform" was first coined by Masters and Johnson in their 1966 work, Human Sexual Response. The term is derived from the physiological changes that occur in the body during this phase, where the tissues of the outer third of the vagina become engorged with blood, creating a "platform" that appears to be set for orgasm.
Description
During the orgasmic platform phase, sexual tension builds up which can lead to orgasm if the sexual stimulation is continued. This phase is characterized by an increase in heart rate, blood pressure, and breathing rate. The muscles in the body, especially those in the pelvic region, may also start to tense up.
In women, the outer third of the vagina becomes engorged with blood, forming the so-called "orgasmic platform". The clitoris retracts under the clitoral hood, and the labia minora (inner lips) may darken in color due to increased blood flow.
In men, the testes are pulled up into the scrotum, and there is often pre-ejaculatory fluid from the penis. The Cowper's glands produce this fluid.
Related Terms
- Sexual Response Cycle
- Plateau Phase
- Masters and Johnson
- Sexology
- Orgasm
- Vagina
- Clitoris
- Labia Minora
- Testes
- Cowper's Glands
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Orgasmic platform
- Wikipedia's article - Orgasmic platform
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