sexology
noun
sex·ol·o·gy
sek-ˈsä-lə-jē 
: the study of sex or of the interaction of the sexes especially among human beings
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That was an important cultural shift, said Pepper Schwartz, a longtime professor of sociology and sexology at the University of Washington, noting that erectile dysfunction can cause affected men to approach intimacy with anxiety rather than enthusiasm.
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Marc Ramirez, USA Today, 27 Mar. 2025
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
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Marc Ramirez, USA Today, 27 Mar. 2025
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
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sexology
noun
sex·ol·o·gy
sek-ˈsäl-ə-jē
plural sexologies
: the study of sex or of the interaction of the sexes especially among human beings
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