Sexo e distanciamento social dos corpos: análise das práticas sexuais em tempos de Pandemia.

Abstract

The idea of sexuality is understood as a form of human expression that is impacted by the biological perspective and the social, cultural, economic, and historical environment into which the person is placed. Sexual behavior is thus acquired and socialized in this manner, considering that individuals act according to the context where they are placed. The exercise of sexuality has become more complex as a result of the pandemic and social isolation configurations, through distancing or excessive interaction; high exposure to technology; fear of being infected and infecting their partner; changes in sexual desire, pleasure, and frequency; financial and psychological issues, all of which have an impact on the aspect of sexual practices. This study aimed to understand the role of psychological and contextual factors involved in the sexual behavior of Brazilian adults during the COVID-19 pandemic. For this purpose, 453 participants answered sociodemographic questions and the following instruments: Fear of COVID-19 Scale (FCV-19S); Sexual Behavior Questionnaire; New Sexual Satisfaction Scale (NSSS); and Sexual Sensation Seeking Scale (SSSS). The findings revealed substantial differences in the frequency of sexual behavior between those with COVID-19 and those without the condition. There were no significant differences in the frequency of sexual behavior between people who lived alone or with others. Furthermore, positive correlations were found between sexual behavior and the variables sexual sensation seeking, sexual satisfaction, autoerotic frequency before to the pandemic, and sexual frequency with other people prior to the pandemic. Negative association between social isolation levels and sexual behavior was also found. The factors linked with sexual activity were included as predictors in the multiple regression analysis. This enabled us to confirm that the changes in people's sexual behavior were well explained by the variables sexual satisfaction, sexual sensation seeking, frequency of autoerotic sexual activity before to the pandemic, and frequency of sexual activity with others before to the pandemic. The proposed objectives were achieved, contributing to the present literature from the deepening of understanding about of sexual behavior and associated aspects during the COVID pandemic - 19 in the Brazilian context. Keywords: Sexual Behavior. COVID-19. Social isolation. Sexual Satisfaction. Sexual Sensation Seeking.