University Health Service Offers Events During Safer Sex Week
LEXINGTON, Ky. (Feb. 10, 2012) – A recent survey of U.S. college students shows that about one-third of college students have never had sex. But for those who are sexually active, it's important to practice safer sex to reduce the risk for pregnancy and sexually transmitted infections.
With that in mind, University Health Service will host Safer Sex Week 2012 beginning Monday. Students can receive free materials and participate in testing and awareness events offered to highlight the need to practice safer sex.
"A recent health behavior survey showed that 64 percent of UK students have never been tested for HIV and therefore don't know their status," said Brandy Reeves, Health Education Coordinator for University Health Service. "Safer Sex Week is a series of events that we hope will educate students about sexual health, sexuality and safer sex."
Safer Sex Week 2012 events include:
Monday, Feb. 13
- 11 a.m.to 2 p.m.– Free condoms and safer sex materials at the Student Center Starbucks
- 5 p.m. – "Twilight: Healthy or Unhealthy Relationship" discussion. 211 Student Center
Tuesday, Feb. 14
- 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. – Free HIV and syphilis testing, Student Center, rooms 206 and 251. Sponsored by UHS, AVOL and Volunteers of America. HIV results will be available in 20 minutes. Syphilis results available in one week.
Wednesday, Feb. 15
- 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. – Free condoms and safer sex materials at the Student Center Starbucks
- 5 p.m. – "Pizza and Porn," 206 Student Center. Join UHS and the Counseling Center for free pizza and a discussion about pornography.