- 1. Come As You Are by Emily Nagoski is a groundbreaking exploration of female sexuality that seamlessly blends scientific research with practical insights, empowering women to understand and embrace their sexual well-being. The book delves into the complexities of women's sexual experiences, emphasizing that there is no 'normal' when it comes to desire and that each individual's journey is unique. Nagoski highlights the importance of understanding the dual control model of sexual response, which includes both the 'accelerator' and the 'brake'—factors that enhance or inhibit sexual arousal, respectively. She challenges societal myths about sex and encourages readers to cultivate a sense of sexual self-acceptance, emphasizing that external pressures and unrealistic standards can often distort one's relationship with their body and sexuality. By offering a compassionate and science-based perspective, Nagoski provides women with the tools to navigate their desires, enhance intimacy, and cultivate a fulfilling sexual life, ultimately fostering a deeper connection with themselves and their partners.
What does the 'dual control model' refer to?
A) Sexual excitation and inhibition systems
B) Physical and emotional responses
C) Conscious and unconscious desires
D) Left and right brain functions
- 2. What does 'nonconcordance' mean in sexual response?
A) Partners want different things
B) Body and mind are in sync
C) Emotional and physical needs align
D) Physical arousal doesn't match mental arousal
- 3. What is the 'pleasure gap'?
A) Gap between desire and action
B) Difference in orgasm frequency between men and women
C) Time between arousal and orgasm
D) Difference in libido levels
- 4. What does Nagoski say is the purpose of sex?
A) Pleasure and connection
B) Stress relief
C) Reproduction only
D) Relationship maintenance
- 5. What are 'brakes' in the dual control model?
A) Factors that inhibit sexual response
B) Emotional blocks
C) Physical barriers to sex
D) Factors that accelerate arousal
- 6. What is 'spectatoring'?
A) Being a passive participant
B) Observing yourself during sex
C) Comparing yourself to others
D) Watching pornography
- 7. How does stress affect sexual response?
A) It always increases desire
B) It only affects men
C) It has no effect
D) It activates the brakes
- 8. What is 'erotic intelligence'?
A) Experience with multiple partners
B) Ability to attract partners
C) Understanding your unique sexuality
D) Knowledge of sexual techniques
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