Prevalence of telephone scatologia among undergraduates in southwest Nigeria: Implication for counselling

Abstract

Many humans are chiefly reproductive beings who cherish all sorts of intimacy to a sexual partner, for reasons best known to individuals  engaging in sexual relationship. Unfortunately, many people deviate in a bid to satisfy their libido. Both male and female have different preferences as regards sexual gratification. This study examined telephone scatologia as a deviant sexual practice obtained through the  use of obscene language on the phone to compel the non-consenting partner in to discussion. While the scatologist making the obscene  call gets sexual gratification during the process. In Nigeria, telephone scatologia is frowned at, as a punishable sexual offence. This study  further examined the benefits of a healthy sex life among others. One research question was raised to guide this study. Focus Group  Discussion was used to elicit responses from the participants. It was concluded that telephone scatologia is prevalent among  undergraduates. Based on this, it was recommended that: professional counsellors should embark more on mood-testing programmes  in collaboration with medical experts. This will allow the reduction of telephone scatologia to a barest minimum.