Abstract:
The changing values of Filipinos towards sexuality and sexual behaviors were
influenced by the increasing demands in modernization, globalization and advancements
in technology. A heightened increase in sexual activity among adolescents places the
individual at high risk of acquiring sexually transmitted diseases. In line with this, this
study concerning sexual behaviors of the Filipino late adolescent aimed to explore their
sexual fantasies, sexual habits such as masturbation and coitus, and the STD preventive
measures they used. Data was gathered among Filipino college students residing in
various dormitories along the University Belt in the City of Manila through a survey
questionnaire. The research variables were analyzed according to gender and type of
dormitory using Chi-square nonparametric tool of analysis. ;
The results of the study showed that sexual fantasies, sexual habits such as
masturbation and coitus, and preventive measures against sexually transmitted diseases
“were highly to moderately prevalent among the Filipino late adolescents. Specifically,
there were 82.7 percent of prevalence for sexual fantasies, 60.8 percent of prevalence for
masturbation, and 47.4 percent of prevalence for coitus. Significantly, sexual fantasies
were the most prevalent sexual behavior. Age of onset for each sexual behavior was
relatively young, starting ¢1 an approximate age of between 14 and 16 years old. The rate
of recurrence was not too frequent, ranging from once to thrice a week (sexual fantasies
and masturbation) to once a month or less (coitus). Sexual behaviors were influenced
mainly by media and peers. Almost all Filipino late adolescents (92.2%) who engaged in
coitus used preventive measures against sexually transmitted diseases, such as condom. Gender differences were clearly defined by the cultural norms and males and
females differ in their sexual practices on certain aspects. Males were found to be the
more sexually inclined and more sexually active gender. Filipino late adolescents residing
in non-exclusive dormitories were also significantly found to be more sexually active, as
compared to the adolescents who reside in exclusive dormitories
The results also showed that Filipino late adolescents who participated in the
study have become increasingly aware of the risks attached to their sexual behaviors.
They made use of specific measures in order to prevent the transmission and acquisition
of sexually transmitted diseases.
