Sexual Health and You

When it comes to sex--especially sexual health--a lot of college students like to let on that they know it all. 

But in fact, just the opposite is often the case.  While many students may know something  (from high school health classes) about condoms, HIV, the pill, and other sexual health matters, sexperts they're definitely not.

That's unfortunate, for sexual health is important.  It's as critical to everybody's well-being as a healthy heart, digestive system, and state of mind.  In 2013, there's absolutely no reason for anyone to be in the dark about sexuality. 

If you're part of this majority (don't worry--you don't have to tell anyone!), you owe it to yourself to get over to the lobby of the Phys Ed Complex at club hour (11:30 a.m.) this Tuesday, April 2 and get sex smart.  A student group known as S.A.S.H.--Student Advocates for Sexual Health--will join others on campus in sponsoring NCC's annual AIDS and Sexual Health Awareness Day program.

The experience will be incredibly valuable, fun even!  You can test your knowledge of sexual health by playing sex jeopardy and learn interesting facts about sexuality by visiting the sex museum (both in the PED complex).  You can also get questions about sexual health issues answered by faculty who teach HED 251: Family Life and Human Sexuality. 

For far too long, sexuality was a topic rarely discussed above a whisper--and then only behind closed doors.  Thankfully those days are behind us.  Programs such as AIDS and Sexual Health Awareness Day testify to how far we've progressed. 

You won't leave Tuesday's program knowing everything there is to know about sexual health (it's a pretty complex subject, after all), but you'll certainly be more informed than before.  You'll also be better equipped to make wise sexual choices, including some that could influence the course and quality of your life.