Your friend Mario asks you why his wife does not get sexually aroused when her doctor checks her breasts for cancer, but becomes easily aroused when Mario performs the same "procedure" on her breasts.The BEST answer would be that Mario's wife is probably ________.

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Sexual arousal is significantly influenced by the context and the relationship between the individuals involved. In the scenario described, the difference in arousal can be attributed to "sexual scripts," which are social and cultural expectations that shape how individuals behave in sexual situations. When her doctor, who is in a professional and clinical setting, examines her, the context is not sexual, and the interaction is understood as a medical procedure. However, when Mario, her husband, engages in similar actions, the context is intimate and sexual, leading to arousal. This distinction is based on the different meanings and expectations attached to the actions in each context, not on deception or the sexual orientation of the doctor.

Your Friend Mario Asks You Why His Wife Does Not