Sexology - Notes lectures 1 - 4

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 examination?

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

Lecture 3: Sexual development and diversity

Which topics are covered in the lecture?

Freudian stages, Bowlby, ambiguous genitals, first time sex, relationships and sex, sex therapy, diversity, sexual plasticity.

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?

Every five years, there is a research about sex to check changes over time. In the past years it became clear that children are much earlier with thinking about sex.

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

There were no comments made about the exam.

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

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

Lecture 4: Sexual dysfunction in women

Which topics are covered in the lecture?

Sexual arousal, sexual desire, the high and low road, stress and sex, orgasm, masturbation, chronic vulvair pain, tension, dyspareunia.

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

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

Which recent developments in the field are discussed?

In the DSM-IV TR, there was the sexual arousal disorder. This was described as a persistent or recurrent inability to maintain the sexual activity till completion, enough lubrication and swelling of the clitoris and sexual excitement.

In the DSM V, this disorder changed and is now called the sexual interest/arousal disorder. This is characterised by absent or diminished interest in sex, sexual thoughts, sexual activity, responsiveness to the partner’s attempts to have sex, pleasure during sex, arousal by sexual cues and sensations during sex.

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?

What do women mean when they say that they are ‘sexually aroused’?

A.           That they want to have sex.             

B.            That their present situation is sexually appealing to them.

C.            They are describing what is happening in the body.

The right answer is: 2.