Introduction:

At the Psychology School oh Havana University, in 2015-2016 academic year, there was an experience of teaching sexuality education to students of 1st year.

Objective:

To implement an optional subject that will contribute to the satisfaction of basic needs of learning about sexuality that Psychology first-year students have.

Method:

The research is based on an alternative methodology, participatory and developmental, in the pedagogy of diversity and equity and the critical humanist approach. Twenty-six first-year students of the Psychology at Havana University formed the group. They chose the optional subject “Sexuality of young people and their education”. The sample age ranged from 19 to 24 years. A diagnostic questionnaire was used to explore their knowledge, experiences and beliefs about sexuality. A total of 24 group sessions were conducted with 80 % or more of assistance.

Results:

Both the diagnostic results and those obtained at the end of the program matched with previous investigations. These showed the lack of knowledge that young people have about sexuality, its components, functions and dimensions, especially those related to the couple’s relationship and the relationship with parents.

Conclusions:

An optional subject was implemented. It was very positive valued by the majority of students who took it. Its contents, methodology and personal learning obtained were highlighted as strengths.

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