Is being Sexologist okay?

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But not all sexologists use those methods.

There are different types of sexology just as there are different types of psychiatry.

I can find nothing on google forbidding sexology or saying Catholics cannot be sexologists.

The only thing I can find are a few things from actual Catholic sexologists and sexology on Catholic campuses.

Until I see a Bishop of the Church explicitly stating sexology is incompatible with Catholicism or Catholics cannot be sexologists, I will stick by my original contention that there is no problem with a Catholic becoming a sexologist.

Sex is not dirty or bad - in fact it is a gift from God. Sexology is the study of human sexuality. I see no issue.
 
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But not all sexologists use those methods.

There are different types of sexology just as there are different types of psychiatry.

I can find nothing on google forbidding sexology or saying Catholics cannot be sexologists.

The only thing I can find are a few things from actual Catholic sexologists and sexology on Catholic campuses.

Until I see a Bishop of the Church explicitly stating sexology is incompatible with Catholicism or Catholics cannot be sexologists, I will stick by my original contention that there is no problem with a Catholic becoming a sexologist.

Sex is not dirty or bad - in fact it is a gift from God. Sexology is the study of human sexuality. I see no issue.
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Ok fine. If you think the sexologist methods I have described are just fine with Catholic morality, you go right ahead.
 
I think they are wrong.

Not all sexologists have to apply those methods.

You can study human sexuality without encouraging sin.

I conform myself to Church teaching, which is why I asked if any Bishops or the Vatican or anyone has said anything regarding sexology. If a Bishop came out and said sexology is contrary to the Church I would conform myself and reevaluate my views on the subject.
 
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Why would the study of human sexuality be intrinsically wrong? Where does the Church teach sex is dirty and shouldn’t be studied?
 
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Why would the study of human sexuality be intrinsically wrong? Where does the Church teach sex is dirty and shouldn’t be studied?
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Why, when the methods of study are sinful, as I have mentioned over and over and over.
 
I don’t, I was asking you. You seem to have studied this more than me. Gods honest truth? I had never heard of a sexologist until a few hours ago reading this thread and what I gleaned from this thread and google.

That’s why I’m asking, do all sexologists neccessarily use methods and teach things contrary to Catholic morality? Are there any Church pronouncements on this field of study?
 
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You can study human sexuality without encouraging sin.
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I agree. But I also agree with BroIgnatius that sexologists may potentially introduce techniques that some Christians consider sinful. Which leads me to the question why would a Christian or anyone for that matter choose a sexologist as opposed to a Licensed Psychotherapist who has specific training and experience with sexual issues?
 
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I’m not sure.

I think the best advice for the OP would be to contact both his spiritual director and his bishop and see what they say, and go from there.
 
The church does not give such pronouncements.

The field of sexology was pioneers by Alfred Kensey, a pervert who falsified data. There are some professionals who still refer to him although his work has been debunked since the late 50s.

The there was Masters and Johnson, who are the leaders in the field.

Then was Hartman and Fiftian, of whom I received some training

These sinful methods are how they gathered the data on sexuality. That is how it is done.

Then there are the psychology schools who also teach these things based upon these sexologist.

Again, if a Christian wants to help couples with sexual problems that can do so as a regular mental health profession and alter their therapies to exclude the sinful stuff.
 
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If sexology was an intrinsically evil thing, wouldn’t the Church be duty bound to make a pronouncement on it vis a vis abortion and abortion doctors? Or doctors prescribing contraception?

Two things need to be addressed: is sexology an intrinsically evil field of science, like eugenics?

If so, to what extent, if any, could a Christian in good faith involve himself in the field?
 
The Church cannot make pronouncements are everything. If she did, the book would be so big that it would knock the earth off its axis. The Church expects us to know the faith and the principles of the faith so that when we come across an issue not specifically mentioned by the Church, we can make the right discernment.

This is the same thing that parents do with their children.

Besides the Church has already made pronouncements on what is sin. It does not need to do more. Since sexologists are deeply into these sinful methods, Christians need to go to regular psychology training where they are excise out the sinful parts. Sexology, has developed by the founders of the field just cannot be for Christians at all.

Now, there are people who call themselves sexologist who are not technically sexologist. In that aspect you will find some pretty wacky people.
 
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I just found this, and I see nothing contrary to faith or morals in what this person says here.

What is a sexologist? And what do you exactly do?

Ha! Great Question, and one that is often asked. You are in good company. I always joke that my mom doesn’t think it is a real job and my dad just hopes it isn’t.

As a sexologist I study sex, which I think is fairly obvious…… More specifically I study people’s sexual behaviours, feelings and interactions. Basically what people do and how they feel about it. Sexology is the scientific study of sex. It is an interdisciplinary field that encompasses such fields as psychology, sociology, medicine, anthropology, biology and more.

As a sexologist I have received extensive education and training in the field of human sexuality. And as it is a relatively new field (how many sexologists do you know?), I am continually accessing the latest research in human sexuality to build my knowledge and understanding in an effort to be able to provide you the most accurate and up to date information.
What does that look like in my day to day life?

My passion is to bring my message of healthy sexuality to the masses. So that includes speaking in front of an audience (the bigger the better, size does matter here) delivering a keynote or workshop, leading group coaching session of people who want to have the greatest sex of their lives, making TV and radio appearances normalizing and destigmatizing sex through open and honest communication and working one on one with clients at the Hassle Free Clinic.

What I don’t do (pay attention, this gets interesting), I do not have sex with people as a professional extension of what I do (you would be surprised at how many people think that). So I do not do any hands-on work. I am not a medical doctor to do not treat, diagnose nor prescribe drugs. I do work with many wonderful doctors that I refer people too. I am not a sex therapist, there are many great people in my field who are but that is not my passion. My love is sharing the message of healthy sexuality with the masses.

Ok, I will stop now…. Hope that helps give you a better understanding of who I am…. More to come…… A lot of people ask me how/why I got into this line of work…. That is an interesting story…. I think I will share that in a video…. Stay tuned.

And remember, when it comes to sex, there is no right way, there is no wrong way, there is just your way.
 
This person is not a sexologist. It sounds like she is an educator, but doesn’t give details as to what “healthy sexuality” is. Also, she does not go into details.

Give it up. Just go to a regular mental health professional.
 
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I have given the facts over and over and over. Facts that are not going to be mentioned in descriptions of the field. I have recommended going into regular psychology if people are interested in helping people with sexual problems. I can say no more, and you seem to be obsessed with this topic. We are just going in circles.

Goodbye.
 
Asserting something is wrong or sinful or contrary to Church teaching is a serious matter.

It’s even more serious if what you are saying is contrary to Church teaching is NOT in fact contrary.

You have given your opinion but you have not convinced me nor shown me anything which would suggest to me that sexology is intrinsically evil or a Catholic cannot in good faith become a sexologist.

I’m not trying to argue or upset you - I want the Truth.
 
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