Derek has had an orgasm and is unable to have another one just yet.His fiancée,Emma,however,has not had an orgasm yet.Her heart rate and blood pressure are rising,but at a slowing rate.In addition,the muscles in her vagina are tightening.According to the human sexual response cycle,Derek is in the _____,while Emma is in the _____.

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Derek is in the refractory period, a phase unique to males following orgasm where it is impossible to achieve another orgasm for a period of time. Emma is in the plateau phase, characterized by the physiological changes described, such as increased heart rate and blood pressure, but at a slowing rate, and tightening of the vaginal muscles, indicating she is nearing orgasm but has not yet reached it.

Derek Has Had an Orgasm and Is Unable to Have