sessuologia
Sessuo logia, or sessuologia, is the scientific study of human sexuality. It encompasses biological, psychological, social, and cultural dimensions of sexual behavior, development, orientation, identity, and health. The field aims to describe, explain, and promote sexual well‑being, as well as to prevent and treat sexual health problems. Researchers and clinicians in sessuologia work across disciplines such as medicine, psychology, sociology, anthropology, and public health.
Its subject matter includes sexual development across the life span, sexual response cycles, desire and arousal,
Methodologically, sessuologia uses quantitative and qualitative research, including surveys, interviews, clinical assessments, and psychophysiological methods. It