SOCIOSEXUALITY AS A TOOL FOR SEXUAL AUTONOMY

Abstract

This paper aims to clarify the sociosexuality concept and its relevance for the understanding of non-committed sexual behaviors and emotional connection. Studies were analyzed about the subject as well as their findings about the possible impacts of casual sex on the life of its adepts having sociosexual orientation as a guide for it. This allowed a greater understanding of the “autonomous” and “non-autonomous” behaviors. It was also verified the importance of sexual autonomy to the construction and maintenance of a healthy sexuality.