Timeline of sexual orientation and medicine

Sexual Orientation and Medicine is a topic that explores the historical and ongoing relationship between the medical field and the understanding, treatment, and acceptance of various sexual orientations. This timeline provides a comprehensive overview of significant events and milestones in the intersection of sexual orientation and medicine.

Early History

The understanding and acceptance of different sexual orientations have varied greatly throughout history. In ancient times, homosexuality was often accepted and even celebrated in many cultures. However, with the rise of Christianity and other monotheistic religions, homosexuality began to be viewed as a sin or moral failing.

19th Century

In the 19th century, the medical field began to take an interest in sexual orientation. This was largely due to the work of sexologists like Richard von Krafft-Ebing and Havelock Ellis, who sought to understand and categorize different sexual orientations.

20th Century

The 20th century saw significant advancements in the medical understanding of sexual orientation. In 1973, the American Psychiatric Association removed homosexuality from its list of mental disorders, a major milestone in the acceptance of homosexuality in the medical field.

21st Century

In the 21st century, the medical field continues to evolve in its understanding and acceptance of different sexual orientations. Today, many medical professionals recognize that sexual orientation is not a choice and cannot be changed through therapy or other medical interventions.

See Also

• History of homosexuality
• Sexual orientation and psychology
• Sexual orientation and society

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