Sexualidade na gestação: Percepção de mulheres grávidas.

Abstract

Sexuality is an integral part of the human personality, associating. Personal, affective experiences, socio-cultural knowledge, beliefs and values ​​built throughout history. It says more than genitality, including affection, eroticism, affection, love and exchange. Pregnancy is a biological process, which affects the social, economic, emotional, psychological and sexual aspects of both men and women, with different meanings for each partner or couple. Given this, it can be said that there are many concepts, norms, rules and taboos related to sexuality, more precisely sexuality during pregnancy. The aim of this study is to get to know the perception of pregnant women about sexuality, how they experience their sexuality during pregnancy and to identify the main fears, myths and taboos related to this. This is an exploratory, descriptive, field study with a qualitative approach, carried out at the Basic Family Health Unit in the neighborhood Mutirão, Cajazeiras, from May to June 2010. The sample was represented by 25 pregnant women who had done the pre- at UBS. A semi-structured questionnaire with socio-demographic and study-specific questions was used. The socio-demographic data were analyzed statistically and the specific data of the study through the content analysis proposed by Bardin. It can be seen that the vast majority of respondents associate sexuality solely with the sexual act, and a smaller portion of the participants related sexuality to a mixture of sensations, the experience in their daily lives and others did not want to answer the question. Most stressed in their reports a reduction in sexual desire, a positive experience of the changes that occurred and the fear of hurting the fetus during sexual intercourse. It is extremely important to follow up by a qualified professional during prenatal care, in order to help clarify doubts, offering security and strengthening the bond of the loving relationship.