sexology

noun

sex·​ol·​o·​gy sek-ˈsä-lə-jē How to pronounce sexology (audio)
: the study of sex or of the interaction of the sexes especially among human beings
sexologist noun

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Leaving the era of obscenity laws and amateur sexology behind, Possanza charts the evolution of lesbian life up until the 1990s, taking a detour midway to visit ancient Greece and the island of Lesbos — home to the poet who became known throughout history for her sensual depiction of female lovers. Elaina Patton, NBC News, 9 June 2023 The study was led by Emmanuele A. Jannini, a professor of endocrinology and medical sexology at the University of Rome Tor Vergata, in Rome, Italy, and suggests that erectile dysfunction can be both a short-term and long-term complication of COVID-19. oregonlive, 13 Apr. 2021 The history of sexology runs far deeper than a few charismatic figures, however. Guest Blogger, Discover Magazine, 23 Oct. 2013 Batool Haidari used to be a prominent professor of sexology at a Kabul university before the Taliban takeover of Afghanistan. Paolo Santalucia, ajc, 10 Dec. 2022

Word History

First Known Use

1867, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of sexology was in 1867

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“Sexology.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sexology. Accessed 10 Dec. 2024.

Medical Definition

sexology

noun
sex·​ol·​o·​gy sek-ˈsäl-ə-jē How to pronounce sexology (audio)
plural sexologies
: the study of sex or of the interaction of the sexes especially among human beings
sexological adjective
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