Sexology

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Sexology is the scientific study of human sexuality, including human sexual interests, behaviors, and functions.[1] The term sexology does not generally refer to the non-scientific study of sexuality, such as social criticism.[2][3]

Sexologists apply tools from several academic fields, such as anthropology, biology, medicine, psychology, epidemiology, sociology, and criminology.[4][5] Topics of study include sexual development (puberty), sexual orientation, gender identity, sexual relationships, sexual activities, paraphilias, and atypical sexual interests. It also includes the study of sexuality across the lifespan, including child sexuality, puberty, adolescent sexuality, and sexuality among the elderly. Sexology also spans sexuality among those with mental or physical disabilities. The sexological study of sexual dysfunctions and disorders, including erectile dysfunction and anorgasmia, are also mainstays.

  1. ^ "Sexology". Merriam Webster. Retrieved December 29, 2013.
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  4. ^ Johnson, Mark (20 April 2015). "Anthropology and Sexology". The International Encyclopedia of Human Sexuality: 1–111. doi:10.1002/9781118896877.wbiehs033. ISBN 9781118896877. Retrieved 27 May 2022.
  5. ^ "Sexology | interdisciplinary science". Encyclopedia Britannica. Retrieved 2020-07-30.