Alarcão, VioletaAlmeida, JoanaRibeiro, SofiaGiami, Alain2017-03-202017-03-202016International Journal Of Sexual Health, 2016, Vol. 28, No. 1, 85–951931-7611 (Print)1931-762X (Online)http://hdl.handle.net/10451/27235© 2016 Taylor & FrancisObjectives: The objective of this study was to describe the socio-demographic characteristics, the initial profession and training in sexology, sex therapy and psychotherapeutic techniques of Portuguese sexologists. Methods: As part of an European survey on sexology as a profession (EuroSexo), a questionnaire was mailed to all Portuguese sexologists. Results: Portuguese sexologist is in average 43 years old, is mainly female, a non-physician, and has training in sexology. Age, gender, profession, clinical practice and educational background in sexology, research practice in sexology and sexual education made a significant contribution to the prediction of self-nomination as a sexologist. Conclusions: An interesting diversity of sexology professions, from medical to nonmedical fields was identified, and its influence on the practice of sexual medicine was discussed.engSexologyProfessionSexological trainingCrosscultural studiesSexual healthjournal article10.1080/19317611.2015.1120841