3.3.2    FACTORS THAT’S AFFECTS SEXUAL RESPONSE

S/N

Sexual Catalysts or “Turning on” Factors

S/N

Sexual Inhibitors or “Turning off” factors

1

Fantasies and memories 

1

Fatigue, depression, guiltiness.

2

Tactile stimulation ( physical contact)

2

Fears (e.g. of STI, Scandal, Pregnancy, Inadequate Performance)

3

sight, smell,  and sound stimuli 

3

Lack of Privacy

4

Experienced partner

4

Inexperience or unhygienic  partner

5

Sexually permissive background

5

Sexually restrictive upbringing 

6

Hormones and drugs (aphrodisiacs).

6

Poor understanding of normal SRC

7

Small amount of alcohol 

7

Hormones, drugs e.g. antihypertensive OCP, large amount of alcohol