Excitement Phase

Both Sexes

• vasocongestion of genitals

• myotonia

• ? heart rate

• ? blood pressure

• sex flush

Males

• flaccid, semi-erect, fully erect penis

• testes elevate

• scrotum thickens

Females

• minimal - copious lubrication

• vestibular bulbs enlarge

• labia majora open

• sex flush - more common

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