Abstract
Objective: To outline the profile of sexual habits and practices of Brazilian women. Methods: This is a cross-sectional study, carried out in December 2017, with women between 18 and 60 years old. The collection was carried out through an online questionnaire, containing 45 clinical, sociodemographic, and sexual behavior questions. Results: 414 women from all Brazilian regions participated, with an average age of 25 years. Most are heterosexual, in a stable relationship, lost their virginity between 12 and 17 years old and feel free to talk about sex. Regarding sexual activity, physical involvement (76.6%), affective (72.5%) and desire (74.6%) are always present. What matters most in a sexual relationship is respect (89.9%), sexual health (88.4%), affection and love (83.1%). These women fear becoming pregnant (69.4%) and acquiring sexually transmitted infections (84.1%), although they do not use condoms frequently. A percentage of participants (17.6%) had depression; dyspareunia (27.5%) and vulvodyne (36.2%). Even so, 41.8% consider their sex life to be good. Conclusion: It was observed that Brazilian women initiate their sexual relations early and that these are linked to respect, sexual health, affection, affection and love. Although they are quite afraid of getting pregnant and getting sexually transmitted infections. In addition to presenting pain during sexual intercourse, vulvodyne.