Abstract
The study investigated sexual activities (SA) and their perceived effect on the
educational and psychosocial development (PD) of female teenagers in Federal
University of Agriculture Abeokuta (FUNAAB). The sample was made up of 110
first year female students (in 100 level). Questionnaire was used for data
collection. Data were analysed using descriptive statistics. Findings revealed that
majority of respondents were between 15 and 20 years (89%) and many are
Christians by religion (74%). Very few of the respondents experienced kissing,
caressing, rape, masturbation, and watching of pornography. Majority of
respondents (91%) gave their consent. Positive and negative influencers of SA
were identified. The perceived effect of engaging in sexual activities on the
education of the respondents is the difficulty in comprehending in class, while
feelings of depression and guilt were the effects of SA on PD. In conclusion,
engagement in SA was with approval and different factors influenced the
activity. Based on the findings, teenagers should be educated on the economic
benefits of sexual activity as early as possible during admission process into
tertiary education.