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, orgasm, gender identity, sexual orientation, sexual practices, contraception, sexually transmitted infections, and sexual education. It addresses sexual dysfunctions and disorders through diagnostic frameworks and therapeutic approaches, including sex therapy, counseling, and behavioral interventions, as well as medical treatments when appropriate. It also studies sexuality in its social context, including relationships, consent, culture, media influences, and public policy.

Methodologically, sessuologia uses quantitative and qualitative research, including surveys, interviews, clinical assessments, and psychophysiological methods. It emphasizes ethical standards, confidentiality, cultural sensitivity, and respect for diversity, including LGBTQ+ issues and non‑normative sexualities. The field has evolved from early empirical studies to contemporary, multidisciplinary approaches that integrate biomedical, psychological, and sociocultural perspectives.