- Gonads (Testes/Overies).
Indirect Short
Loop Loop GnRH
Genetic
Gonadal Adenohypophysis
Hormonal
Morphological
Behavioral (gender role behavior)
LH, FSH
Identity Direct
Loop
Kontrol
Testes or Ovaries
Testosterone
hormonal
or Estrogen &
Progesterone seks
Target tissues
Hormonal control of Sexual Behaviour
Human sexual behaviour - Women
Women initiate sex more during ovulation when estradiol levels are high
50
45
40
% of sex initiated
35
30
25
20
15
Female initiated
10
5 Male inititated
0
Folicular Ovulatory Midluteal Premenstrual
Phase of womans Menstrual Cycle
Hormonal control of Sexual Behaviour
Human sexual behaviour - Men
Testosterone: