spectator role

a behavior pattern in which one’s natural sexual responses are blocked by performance anxiety. It involves observing oneself closely and worrying about how well or poorly one is performing sexually, rather than participating fully in the sexual activity; this prevents sexual arousal from occurring. [first described by U.S. sex researchers William H. Masters (1915–2001) and Virginia E. Johnson (1925–2013)]

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November 23rd 2024

lysosome

n. see phagocytosis.