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|1= The study of sexual behavior. | |||
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'''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. | '''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. | ||
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¹ The study of sexual behavior. |
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² The study of sex or of the interaction of the sexes especially among human beings. |
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.
