2. Plateau

The Sexual Response - The Female Response

The Response Cycle: An Observed Pattern, not a Norm

2. Plateau

Some general observations
The plateau phase is nothing more than the continuation of the excitement phase. The word "plateau" is meant to indicate that a certain even level of excitement has been reached which is then maintained for a while before orgasm occurs.

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[Course 1] [Response Cycle] [1. Excitement] [2. Plateau] [Vagina etc.] [Clitoris] [Vestibular Glands etc.] [3. Orgasm] [4. Resolution]