Sexual Health
Ask Me Anything About Sex: Q&A
Sexual health is a fundamental aspect of our overall health and well-being. The Peer Health Educators, Sexual Health Team aims to promote a safe environment for learning how to protect sexual health and wellness.
Got questions about sex? Submit your questions anonymously and have them answered by our expert panel comprised of students and staff who work in the sexual health field. Answers will be posted below!
Birth Control
What is the best birth control to use?
Should I still be on birth control if I'm a woman who sleeps with woman
How effective is an IUD...like actually
How effective is pulling out?
Health Concerns
What is Toxic Shock Syndrome (TSS)?
What are safe ways for 2SLGBTQIA+ people to have sex
What is Toxic Shock Syndrome (TSS)
Consent and Communication
What is consent, and how do I know when I've gotten it?
Is coercion sexual assault, and what does it look like
Do you have any advice for navigating consent and substance use?
Do you have any advice about withdrawing consent
What happens if I can't get hard, what happens if I can't finish?
How do I communicate boundaries for sex with my partner
Pregnancy
What happens if my period skips a cycle?
Can I get pregnant during my period?
Virginity
Is it normal to be a virgin in university?
Safe Sex Practices
Speak with a healthcare practitioner to determine which birth control/contraceptive method is right for you
Practicing safe sex can protect against HIV transmission, pregnancy, and help prevent most STIs.
Consent should be obtained from both parties every time you plan to engage in a sexual act. Consent should be explicit and not assumed