The erotic map of women is unique to each individual as it consists of genetics, throbbing hormones and erotic experiences that were 'imprinted' during early adolescence, researchers say. 

As we go through life, these erotic maps change slightly as we experience different types of sex and are altered by our environment, stress level, health and partner dynamics. 

While each person's erotic map is different, there are general themes that run through the erotic maps of women, the Huffington Post reported. 

According to Petra Zebroff, each female has four types of arousal influencing her overall pattern, but it is usually only one or two arousal themes that are the real driving forces. 

When a woman knows her primary pattern of arousal, she can have much better sex. It allows her to tap into her arousal when she wants it, as well as reach orgasm more quickly. 

Also, if her partner understands her "arousal type" he/she will have a map to better arouse her. 

Conversely, if she knows what arousal type her partner is, she will be much more likely to make her partner's sexual dreams come true, and thus increasing intimacy in the relationship. 

Just as there are different types of learning like visual, auditory and kinetic, there are different types of sexual arousal. 

The four sexual arousal types that have been identified are - the sensual type, the cognitive type, the intimacy type and the attractor type. 

The Sensual Type is body-oriented and relies on the senses like touch, smell, taste to fuel arousal. They get hot by the sensation of their skin being stroked, smelling a delicious scent or tasting something erotic. 

The Cognitive Type is head-oriented, relying on thoughts and imagination to drive sexual feelings. This type is fuelled erotically by thinking about or seeing certain sexual acts. Fantasy and porn are important tools used by the cognitive type to imagine different acts in their erotic map. 

The Intimacy Type's primary motivation is to "connect" with their partner. They thrive when they share with him/her, or when they feel that he/she "gets" them. 

The Attractor Type gets his/her arousal from arousing their partner. Their main source of arousal is when their partner finds them sexy and appreciates them. Being 'seen' is important to this type.