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Decoding You
Sexual Health
Linear vs. Circular Sexual Engagement
Also referred to as Sexual Response Cycle/Model
What do we mean by linear vs circular?
Great question!
LINEAR
CIRCULAR
Masters and Johnson 1966
The Linear Model -
Four successive stages
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Excitement 2. Plateau 3. Orgasm 4. Resolution
Rosemary Basson 2000
The Non-Linear Model -
Acknowledges that desire can be responsive or spontaneous and that it may come before or after arousal. Orgasm may contribute to pleasure but isn’t necessary for satisfaction. Relationship factors affect one's willingness and ability to participate in sex.
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Pleasure is the goal, not orgasm focused
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Personal responsibility with pleasure (radical sex responsibility)
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