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Women: Circular Model

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Circular Model
In 1997 Whipple and Brash-McGreer proposed a circular sexual response pattern for women. It comprises four stages (see Figure 2): seduction (encompassing desire), sensations (excitement and plateau), surrender (orgasm), and reflection (resolution). This model demonstrates that pleasant and satisfying sexual experiences may have a reinforcing effect on the woman, leading to the seduction phase of the next sexual experience. If, during reflection, the sexual experience was not satisfactory, she may not have a desire to repeat the experience. (Whipple et al , 1997)

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