Sexuality in the perception of academics at Faculdade Guaraí-FAG

Abstract

Sexuality is seen as one of the first fruits of humanity, due to its multifaceted characteristics that can influence in all aspects and areas of life. This study is a field research with a quantitative, exploratory-descriptive approach. The population of this study is composed of 146 academics from all courses at the college. The results of the research are mostly in agreement with well-known authors at national level, they include the following: The sexual behavior of the interviewed academics pointed out that everyone already has a sexually active life. Most have a steady partner (82%) and as a result of this factor, only a minority use condoms (14%), because they trust their partners, reporting that condom use is uncomfortable (70%). Such behavior ends up exposing participants to the occurrence of an unplanned pregnancy or STI, and STIs are more likely to happen, taking into account that of 146 participants, 62 individuals use condoms and 84 use other contraceptive methods, making it clear that the main intention is to prevent a possible unwanted pregnancy. It is concluded then that the results indicate flaws in the self-care of young people, who adopted erroneous behaviors due to the lack of sexual education.