The first sexual technique that was discussed in the text was masturbation. The purpose of masturbation is self stimulation to achieve sexual gratification. The second technique that was mentioned in the text was fantasies. Sexual fantasies are a sexual technique that can be used by one or both partners together. Using sexual fantasies as a technique provides increased arousal. The next technique mentioned was foreplay which involves; kissing, cuddling, and oral-genital contact. Kissing is not only used as form of sexual foreplay, but can also be used as a form of expressing personal affection. In couples, there are two main ways they tend to kiss; simple kissing or deep kissing. A simple kiss is when the lips stay closed while touching together. A deep kissed is also known as French kissing, is when the mouths are opened while they insert their tongue into each other’s mouth. Oral-genital stimulation in females is called; cunnilingus, which is often referred to as “eating her out”, or “going down” on her. In men it is called; fellatio, which is often slanged as “blow job”, “giving head”, “blowing the pole”, or “sucking off”. Touching (another technique) can range from simple touching, like holding hands, to caressing another person’s erogenous areas. Touching can also be used during foreplay that can help lead to sexual intercourse. Stimulation of the breasts was also discussed in the text. A man is more likely to stimulate the woman’s breast than he is to have his own breasts stimulated.
The roles and connections between kissing, touching and foreplay would be that when engaging in kissing and touching (two types of foreplay), it can lead to sexual intercourse. The kissing and touching can continue into the sexual intercourse. Kissing is considered “simple” when the mouth stays closed. When the mouth is open and there is use of tongue, this is what is called “deep kissing”. Touching your partners’ body or genitals is considered foreplay. Kissing, touching, and foreplay is all meant to lead to sexual arousal, and is intended to lead to sexual intercourse.
Some of the different viewpoints and levels of acceptance regarding masturbation can be very controversial depending on the culture you are raised around. In the Judeo-Christian culture, having sex was only acceptable if it was for proliferation. This made masturbation an unacceptable form of sexual behavior. Female sexual arousal has also been frowned upon throughout history. At one time, if the woman became sexually aroused, it was considered an illness, making them seek medical assistance. This “assistance” often was in the form of manual stimulation, but since it was “improper” and “unhealthy” for a woman to masturbate, it was done for her. It was thought that if this was done it would rid the woman of the illness of arousal. Some people believe that masturbating is sinful or harmful, but contrary to popular belief, it is not harmful and there is nothing to feel guilty about. Most people masturbate at one time or another in their lives. It is a very natural part of life and adolescents (exploring one’s own body). Masturbation is healthy whether you decide to do it or not. Males and females may have different ways to masturbate, but they both have the same goals; to reach an orgasm. Religious viewpoints can affect how people think of masturbation, and some cultures strictly forbid it. Regardless of the thoughts and viewpoints of masturbation, I believe it is a very healthy and natural part of life. It can help relieve stress, and even help some people sleep.
Rathus, S. A., Nevid, J.S., and Fichner-Rathus, L. (2005). Human sexuality in a world of diversity. (6thed.) Boston: Allyn and Bacon.
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