Lecture 1: Introduction sexology

Which topics are covered in the lecture?

What sexuality is, functions of sex, sexual health, bio-psycho-social model, history of sexology, Sigmund Freud’s stages of development, libido, drive model, clitoris relocation, nature-nurture controversy, sex therapy, HIV and AIDS, sexual myths, sexual scripting theory, sexual motivation, dual control model, role of mass media,

Which topics are discussed that are not discussed in the literature?

There were no topics discussed that are not discussed in the literature.

Which recent developments in the field are discussed?

Maybe in the future there will be sexual diseases in the DSM-5, like diseases why people have a low libido or because they don’t get an orgasm or erection.

Which comments are made by the lecturer with regard to the exam?

There were no comments made by the lecturer about the exam.

Which questions are dealt with that can be asked during the examination?

There were no questions asked that can also be asked during the exam.

Lecture 2: Anatomy and physiology of the male and women sexual response

Which topics are covered in the lecture?

The genitals, epididymis, penis, genitals at birth, sperm, prostate, seminal vesicles, phases of the male sex response, the role of testosterone, which problems the male reproductive organs can encounter, labia and cultures, fallopian tube, clitoris, estrogen, orgasm, genital mutilation, Turner syndrome and other abnormalities.

Which topics are discussed that are not discussed in the literature?

There have not been topics discussed in the lecture that are not discussed in the literature.

Which recent developments in the field are discussed?

First, when a baby was born and doctors didn’t see if it was a girl or a boy, they took a good guess and gave this baby drugs with hormones to let them develop in the sex which was chosen by the doctor. Nowadays, there are DNA-tests to see if the baby has a XX or XY chromosome, there are conversations with parents et cetera. It is not the doctor who decides, but they find out what should be best for the baby.

Which comments are made by the lecturer with regard to the exam?

There were no specific comments made by the lecturer about the exam, but there has been said that the epididymis is very important to remember. This belongs to the male genitals and here sperm is stored and sperm matures here too.

Which questions are dealt with that can be asked during the

Lecture 6: Sexology research and research to female sexual pain disorders

Which topics are covered in the lecture?

Questionnaires, measurements for research,  self-reports, selection bias, two brain routes, fMRI, dopamine, vaginismus, dyspareunia, fear avoidance model, cognitive behavioural therapy.

Which topics are discussed that are not discussed in the literature?

There were no topics discussed that are not discussed in the literature.

Which recent developments in the field are discussed?

Nowadays, there are more and more self-help programs so you don’t have to go to see a therapist anymore.

Which comments are made by the lecturer with regard to the exam?

There were no comments made by the lecturer with regard to the exam.

Which questions are dealt with that can be asked during the examination?

There were no questions dealt with that can be asked during the exam.

Lecture 8: Sexual abuse (perpetrators and victims)

Which topics are covered in the lecture?

Rape, prevalence sexual abuse, model Beeck, EMDR, punishment for perpetrators, risk principle, recidivism, customization, excitation transfer, age and sexual attractiveness, choice disinhibition, satiation, pedophiles.

Which topics are discussed that are not discussed in the literature?

From all men, around 100% says they find girls of 13 or 14 years old sexually attractive. This is biologically normal, because from that age, girls can get pregnant. This doesn’t mean that it is okay to do something with these feelings. This still is illegal.

Which recent developments in the field are discussed?

There were no recent developments in the field discussed.

Which comments are made by the lecturer with regard to the exam?

There were no comments made by the lecturer with regard to the exam.

Which questions are dealt with that can be asked during the examination?

There were no questions dealt with that can be asked during the exam.