A educação sexual e o papel do educador: reflexões a partir de um contexto social em transformação.

Sex education is one of the most controversial subjects due to the various thoughts and ideas composed of different values present in society. Among the researchers who venture to invest in understanding sexuality are health professionals and teachers, to whom we direct this article, which aims to reflect on the concept of Education, Educator and Sex Education, leading the reader to ponder their convictions about the role of educator and reflect on the need to expand this theme to areas of activity beyond education and health. Working with Sex Education is a possibility that goes further than just the school and medical environment, especially in the present day where social relationships are expand to different means and professional areas are beginning to emerge to meet the demand for issues related to sexuality. Finally, based on bibliographic research, the reflections described here lead to the conclusion that even in the face of numerous challenges of Sex Education, every person can be an educator in sexuality, as long as there is an interest in they dedicate themselves in learning the subject, considering it as formative and scientific in nature. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]