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Professor Paul Enzlin is a distinguished academic at KU Leuven's Faculty of Medicine, Department of Neurosciences, where he serves as Program Director of the Master in Human Sexuality program and coordinates the Centre for Clinical Sexology and Sex Therapy (CeKSS). His career spans over two decades of pioneering research in clinical sexology and sex education.
Education:
- Post-graduate Course in Marital and Family Therapy (KU Leuven, 2003-2010)
- PhD-training (KU Leuven, 1998-2001)
- Post-graduate Course in Contextual Therapy (1994-1996)
- Master of Science in Sexology (KU Leuven, 1993-1996)
- Master of Science in Educational Sciences (KU Leuven, 1989-1992)
- Bachelor of Science in Educational Sciences (KU Leuven, 1986-1989)
Enzlin's research focuses on sexual dysfunction in chronic illness contexts (diabetes, spinal cord injury, cancer), asexuality, dyspareunia, and sexual development. His early work established foundational frameworks for understanding sexuality in diabetes, later expanding to Parkinson's, amputation, and colorectal cancer. Current investigations examine gender identity in autistic adults, microbiome impacts on menopause, and sexual wellbeing post-cancer surgery through daily diary methodologies and qualitative approaches.
His recent publications reveal three dominant trends: (1) neurodiversity-sexuality intersections using phenomenological methods, (2) surgical impacts on sexual function through RCTs, and (3) dyadic desire dynamics in relationships. This reflects his evolution from clinical pathology studies toward holistic biopsychosocial models.
As Program Director of KU Leuven's Master in Human Sexuality, Enzlin teaches Introduction to Sexology, Clinical Sexology, and Sex Counseling. He clinically directs CeKSS, providing therapy for sexual dysfunction and relationship issues. His work bridges academic research with clinical practice, emphasizing scientific rigor in sexuality discourse while challenging cultural taboos through evidence-based frameworks.
