We regard a sexual response cycle conceptualization, specifically desire, excitement, orgasm, and resolution, as an important second component in a working model of female sexuality. This is not an intentional bias, and we acknowledge the dearth of data on sexuality topics for lesbians. The coverage is most complete for heterosexual behaviors. from the University of Chicago Laumann, Gagnon, Michael, & Michaels, 1994). However, research on the assessment of female sexual behavior, exclusive of behaviors that lead to increased HIV risk, remains limited (but see sex survey of Laumann et al. Here, we provide information on classic and contemporary approaches, and the discussion is framed within the conceptual domains of sexual behaviors, sexual responses (i.e., the sexual response cycle), and individual differences.ДЄn unprecedented number of sexual behavior studies have been conducted in response to the HIVвЂ“AIDS crisis (see Catania, Gibson, Chitwood, & Coates, 1990, for a review). The present contribution discusses issues in the assessment of female sexuality from the organizational framework of concepts rather than measures. Mirroring the field of human sexuality, the study of womenвЂ™s sexuality has lacked an overarching conceptual basis with which to compare, evaluate, and guide ongoing research hence, to significantly advance sexual science, it has been suggested that we must develop comprehensive theories and constructs that describe, explain, and predict sexual phenomena ( Abramson, 1990).

Significant contributions in specific areas, such as assessment, treatment, or understanding sexual phenomena have not necessarily led to offshoot contributions in related areas. Research in female sexuality is fractionated.

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