Arousal
Physical and mental signs of sexual activation that are biologically driven and do not necessarily reflect desire, attraction, or consent.
What This Really Means
Arousal is a physiological and psychological response that can happen automatically and does not necessarily reflect desire, attraction, or willingness.
Because arousal can be influenced by context, stress, or biology, it should never be treated as evidence of consent or intent.
Examples
Experiencing physical arousal without wanting sex
feeling mentally interested but not physically aroused
arousal triggered by stress or novelty rather than attraction.
Common Misunderstandings
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Arousal is about physical and mental signs of sexual activation that are biologically driven and do not necessarily reflect desire, attraction, or consent, and it doesn’t imply that if i am aroused, i must want sex.
Arousal does not mean attraction, and it refers to physical and mental signs of sexual activation that are biologically driven and do not necessarily reflect desire, attraction, or consent.
Arousal isn’t defined by lack of interest, and it’s about physical and mental signs of sexual activation that are biologically driven and do not necessarily reflect desire, attraction, or consent.
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Inside LoveIQ
We identify patterns related to Arousal by analyzing responses in our assessment modules, helping you understand your unique relationship dynamics.
Sample visualization of a gap metric.
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