kiihottuessa
Kiihottuessa is a Finnish linguistic term that describes the state or process of sexual arousal. It is the adverbial form of kiihottua and is used to indicate that someone is becoming aroused or is in a state of arousal. In Finnish medical, educational, and descriptive writing, kiihottuessa helps specify the physiological and psychological phase rather than broader sexual desire alone.
Physiologically, arousal involves activation of the autonomic nervous system and various neuroendocrine factors. In people with
Psychologically and socially, arousal is influenced by sensory stimuli (visual, tactile, olfactory), cognitive appraisal, mood, context,
See also: sexual arousal, sexual response cycle, sexual health.