biostudies-literatureUnknown17Melca IA<h4>Introduction</h4>Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has caused social and economic damages. People have adapted to a new reality of physical distance.<h4>Objective</h4>The study aimed to assess the use of digital devices and social media, focusing on psychosocial and demographic factors of people´s sexual behavior during the pandemic.<h4>Methods</h4>A total of 1,357 Brazilian adults participated in a cross-sectional online survey. They were recruited through social media to obtain information regarding sexual behavior and the use of digital devices and social media.<h4>Results</h4>Digital devices and social media were used by 38.8% of the participants. Among the group that used technological devices, most claimed to have changed their sexual behavior, with 76.9% consuming more sexual content through movies or series.<h4>Conclusion</h4>In a smaller group, technological resources appeared as an alternative for safer sex, reducing the risks of COVID-19 transmission.Clinical practice and epidemiology in mental health : CP & EMH235-241https://www.ebi.ac.uk/biostudies/studies/S-EPMC8728564biostudies-literatureSex, Digital Devices, Social Media, and Social Isolation: A Study on Sexual Behavioral During COVID -19 Pandemic.PMC8728564Nardi AEGoncalves LLKing ALSMelca IAFerreira RMde Padua MSKLfalseSex, Digital Devices, Social Media, and Social Isolation: A Study on Sexual Behavioral During COVID -19 Pandemic.<h4>Introduction</h4>Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has caused social and economic damages. People have adapted to a new reality of physical distance.<h4>Objective</h4>The study aimed to assess the use of digital devices and social media, focusing on psychosocial and demographic factors of people´s sexual behavior during the pandemic.<h4>Methods</h4>A total of 1,357 Brazilian adults participated in a cross-sectional online survey. They were recruited through social media to obtain information regarding sexual behavior and the use of digital devices and social media.<h4>Results</h4>Digital devices and social media were used by 38.8% of the participants. Among the group that used technological devices, most claimed to have changed their sexual behavior, with 76.9% consuming more sexual content through movies or series.<h4>Conclusion</h4>In a smaller group, technological resources appeared as an alternative for safer sex, reducing the risks of COVID-19 transmission.2021-01-01T00:00:00Z20212025-04-22T01:20:51.155Z2025-04-05T19:58:25.623ZS-EPMC87285643517379310.2174/1745017902117010235