 - 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) Left and right brain functions
B) Physical and emotional responses
C) Sexual excitation and inhibition systems
D) Conscious and unconscious desires
- 2. What does 'nonconcordance' mean in sexual response?
A) Emotional and physical needs align
B) Partners want different things
C) Physical arousal doesn't match mental arousal
D) Body and mind are in sync
- 3. What is the 'pleasure gap'?
A) Difference in libido levels
B) Time between arousal and orgasm
C) Gap between desire and action
D) Difference in orgasm frequency between men and women
- 4. 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
- 5. How does stress affect sexual response?
A) It has no effect
B) It only affects men
C) It activates the brakes
D) It always increases desire
- 6. What does Nagoski say is the purpose of sex?
A) Relationship maintenance
B) Pleasure and connection
C) Stress relief
D) Reproduction only
- 7. What is 'spectatoring'?
A) Being a passive participant
B) Observing yourself during sex
C) Watching pornography
D) Comparing yourself to others
- 8. What is 'erotic intelligence'?
A) Understanding your unique sexuality
B) Ability to attract partners
C) Experience with multiple partners
D) Knowledge of sexual techniques
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