The nature of human orgasm: A critical review of major trends

被引:138
作者
Mah, K [1 ]
Binik, YM [1 ]
机构
[1] McGill Univ, Dept Psychol, Montreal, PQ H3A 1B1, Canada
基金
英国医学研究理事会;
关键词
orgasm; sex difference; biopsychosocial; model; human;
D O I
10.1016/S0272-7358(00)00069-6
中图分类号
B849 [应用心理学];
学科分类号
040203 ;
摘要
This critical review presents a synthesis of the available theoretical and empirical literatures on human orgasm. Findings from both normal and clinical human populations are included. Two major trends in the literature, the dichotomization of biological and psychological perspectives and the assumption of gender differences, are highlighted. A new multidimensional,model of the psychological experience of orgasm is described with a view to furthering a biopsychological approach applicable to both sexes. Clinical applications of this new model are discussed. (C) 2001 Elsevier Science Ltd. All rights reserved.
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页码:823 / 856
页数:34
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