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

sexologist

sek-ˈsä-lə-jist 

noun

Examples of sexology in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

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

Medical Definition

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

sexological

ˌsek-sə-ˈläj-i-kəl 

adjective