Sexual arousal is the process and state of an animal being ready for sexual activity. Unlike most other animals, human beings of both sexes are potentially capable of sexual arousal throughout the year, therefore, there is no human mating season.
Signs of Sexual Arousal in Both Genders
Human males and females share similar signs of potential sexual arousal.
Increase in breathing rate.
Increase in blood pressure
Increase in muscle tone (myotonia)
Increase in heart rate (tachycardia)
Vasocongestion of the skin ('sex flush')
Slight or extreme dilation of the pupils (though especially so with females)
Erection of the nipples (especially upon direct stimulation)
Release of pheromones (our natural scent)
Signs of Female Sexual Arousal
Increase in breast size
Swollen lips
Lubrication of the vagina
Vasocongestion of the vaginal walls
Erection of the clitoris
More visible venous patterns across the breasts
Elevation of the uterus and stretching of the vagina
Change in shape and increase in size of the labia majora and labia minora
