To quote a 90's mantra, "let's talk about sex, baby"
theWELL has a great body of educational resources that are frank, open, and informative on safe sex options and challenges.
Education Programs
In addition, there are several programs that can be provided by trained Peer Health Educators. These programs provide current health information on a variety of topics. They are presented in interactive, dynamic workshops by college students for college students. They can be requested online through our Program Request form.
Safe in the City
- Time: 1 hour
- Discussion Highlights: reasons for protecting one's self and one's partner
- Program Goal: we want students to feel more comfortable talking about infection and protection, and to be aware of safer sex practices
- Lagniappe: An interesting video around which we'll center the discussion
Contraceptive Options
- Time: 1 hour
- Discussion Highlights: The various contraceptive options, from condoms to the pill to the sponge, are detailed with their benefits and risks clearly presented.
- Program Goal: we want students to know the many options they have for contraception, and to encourage communication between students as well as with health care providers about contraceptive choices.
- Lagniappe: realistic models of different contraceptive methods!
STIs
- Time: 1 hour
- Discussion Highlights: various STIs and the misconceptions about them
- Program Goal: we want to raise student awareness of their risk level and highlighting that not all people with sexually transmitted infections present symptoms. Rather than scaring the participants, the program is intended to help them make smarter decisions.
- Lagniappe: great, full-color pictures of STIs! and some cool, pocket-sized STI brochures.