FEMALE RESPONSE CYCLE
- RESOLUTION
zAfter orgasm, and if there are no effective erotic stimuli present, the woman’s system returns to normal during the resolution phase.
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zIn less than 10 sec after orgasm, vaginal contractions cease and the clitoris leaves its retracted position.
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zThe heart rate, blood pressure, and respiration quickly decline to resting levels.
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zThe labia minora return to a pink color, usually within 2 minutes.
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zThe internal cervical os dilates immediately after orgasm, perhaps to allow sperm to move into the uterus.