What Is a Possible Explanation for Both Why It Takes

question 39

Multiple Choice

What is a possible explanation for both why it takes women longer to become aroused and why women experience orgasmic contractions for a longer period of time than do men?

• A) Women produce more estrogen.
• B) The clitoris allows for stronger orgasms.
• C) Women have a larger and more vascular pelvic region.
• D) Women are not as sensitive to sexual stimulation.

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