For many years, scientists have been trying to create an adequate and universal model of sexual response. The difficulty in solving this problem lies in the fact that people perceive sexual interaction in entirely different ways. For this reason, the description of this process’s stages is controversial even in the presence of a large number of informants. One of the widespread sexual response models is the Masters and Johnson’s model, which includes four stages.
In my opinion, it is more accurate than the three-phase Kaplan’s model, since it is more detailed. In addition, unlike the Loulan’s model, which is broad and even blurry, its stages are more precise and universal. Nevertheless, the Masters and Johnson’s model is quite controversial, as many people do not go through the four distinct phases of the sexual response. Thus, the development of this model requires further refinement. However, in my opinion, it is the most accurate model since it is based on large-scale research and carefully worked out. Rademacher and Hoskins (2017) assume that “sexual response models can be useful tools for describing what people might experience from their bodies during sexual arousal, while understanding that everyone’s body function is different” (p. 12). Therefore, even though researchers create such models, it is complicated to create one model that would be suitable for everyone.
Many sexual problems are indeed associated with a lack of information about sexual interaction and insufficient communication between partners. Because of this, people cannot fully trust and open up to each other and are not mindful enough during the process. Thus, to fix these problems, people must learn more details of various issues related to sexual interactions, communicate with partners on this topic, and better understand themselves.
Reference
Rademacher, L., & Hoskins, L. (2017). The principles of pleasure: Working with the good stuff as sex therapists and educators. New York, NY: Taylor & Francis.