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sexologist

 

[ sekˈsɒlədʒɪst ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

medical profession

A sexologist is a professional who studies human sexuality, including sexual behavior, sexual orientation, and sexual health. They may provide therapy or counseling related to sexual issues, facilitate sexual education, and conduct research in the field of sexuality. Sexologists may come from various educational backgrounds, including psychology, sociology, medicine, or nursing. Their work often involves addressing mental health issues related to sexual dysfunction, intimacy, and relationships.

Synonyms

sexual health expert, sexual therapist, sexuality educator

Examples of usage

  • The sexologist provided valuable insights on sexual health.
  • She consulted a sexologist for advice on intimacy issues.
  • The seminar was led by a well-known sexologist.

Translations

Translations of the word "sexologist" in other languages:

🇵🇹 sexólogo

🇮🇳 सेक्सोलॉजिस्ट

🇩🇪 Sexologe

🇮🇩 seksolog

🇺🇦 сексуолог

🇵🇱 seksuolog

🇯🇵 セクソロジスト

🇫🇷 sexologue

🇪🇸 sexólogo

🇹🇷 seksolog

🇰🇷 성학자

🇸🇦 اختصاصي الجنس

🇨🇿 sexuolog

🇸🇰 sexuológ

🇨🇳 性学家

🇸🇮 seksuolog

🇮🇸 kynfræði

🇰🇿 сексуолог

🇬🇪 სექსოლოგი

🇦🇿 seksoloq

🇲🇽 sexólogo

Etymology

The term 'sexologist' is derived from the word 'sex,' which has its origins in the Latin term 'sexus,' meaning 'gender' or 'the state of being male or female.' The suffix '-ologist' comes from the Greek '-logia,' meaning 'study of.' The combination of these elements reflects a professional focus on the study of sexual behavior and health. The field of sexology has evolved significantly over the past century, gaining recognition as an important aspect of public health and personal well-being. Pioneers like Sigmund Freud and Havelock Ellis laid the groundwork for modern sexology, examining sexuality from both psychological and physiological perspectives. As societal attitudes towards sex have changed, so too has the role of sexologists, who now often provide therapy and counseling in addition to conducting research.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #40,504, this word is among the less frequently used terms in English. While interesting to know, it's not crucial for most English learners unless needed for specific purposes.