Sexology

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Sexology

Sexology (pronounced: /sɛkˈsɒlədʒi/) is the scientific study of human sexuality, including human sexual interests, behaviors, and functions. The term was first used in the late 19th century by a German psychologist, Richard von Krafft-Ebing, who published a book called Psychopathia Sexualis.

Etymology

The term "sexology" is derived from the Latin word "sexus" meaning "sex" and the Greek word "-logia" which means "study of".

Related Terms

  • Human sexuality: The way people experience and express themselves sexually. This involves biological, erotic, physical, emotional, social, or spiritual feelings and behaviors.
  • Sexual behavior: Refers to the manner in which humans experience and express their sexuality.
  • Sexual orientation: An enduring pattern of romantic or sexual attraction (or a combination of these) to persons of the opposite sex or gender, the same sex or gender, or to both sexes or more than one gender.
  • Sexual dysfunction: Difficulty experienced by an individual or a couple during any stage of a normal sexual activity, including physical pleasure, desire, preference, arousal or orgasm.
  • Sexual reproduction: A type of life cycle where generations alternate between cells with a single set of chromosomes (haploid) and cells with a double set of chromosomes (diploid).
  • Sexual health: A state of physical, mental and social well-being in relation to sexuality. It requires a positive and respectful approach to sexuality and sexual relationships, as well as the possibility of having pleasurable and safe sexual experiences, free of coercion, discrimination and violence.

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