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In modern sexology, researchers apply tools from several academic fields, such as biology, medicine, psychology, epidemiology, sociology]] and criminology. Sexologists study sexual development (puberty), [[sexual orientation]], sexual relationships and sexual activity, as well as document the sexualities of special groups; for example, [[child sexuality]], adolescent sexuality,[[ pedophilia]], [[homosexuality]], gender identity, sexuality among the elderly and the disabled. The sexological study of sexual dysfunctions and disorders, including erectile dysfunction, anorgasmia. | In modern sexology, researchers apply tools from several academic fields, such as biology, medicine, psychology, epidemiology, sociology]] and criminology. Sexologists study sexual development (puberty), [[sexual orientation]], sexual relationships and sexual activity, as well as document the sexualities of special groups; for example, [[child sexuality]], adolescent sexuality,[[ pedophilia]], [[homosexuality]], gender identity, sexuality among the elderly and the disabled. The sexological study of sexual dysfunctions and disorders, including erectile dysfunction, anorgasmia. | ||
==See Also== | |||
*[[Dr. Milton Diamond]] | |||
*[[James Cantor]] | |||
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Revision as of 13:41, 27 December 2013
Sexology is the interdisciplinary scientific study of human sexuality, including human sexual interests, behaviors and function. The term sexology does not generally refer to the non-scientific study of sexuality, such as political science or social criticism.
In modern sexology, researchers apply tools from several academic fields, such as biology, medicine, psychology, epidemiology, sociology]] and criminology. Sexologists study sexual development (puberty), sexual orientation, sexual relationships and sexual activity, as well as document the sexualities of special groups; for example, child sexuality, adolescent sexuality,pedophilia, homosexuality, gender identity, sexuality among the elderly and the disabled. The sexological study of sexual dysfunctions and disorders, including erectile dysfunction, anorgasmia.
