erotology

/ɛrəˈtɒlədʒi/

Definitions

1. noun

The study of human erotic behavior and relationships, especially in a sociological, psychological, or anthropological context.

“Her book on erotology shed new light on the dynamics of human intimacy.”

Synonyms

  • eroticism
  • sexology

Antonyms

  • abstinence
  • celibacy