Sexual Health and Safety
Glenda Parker & Micala Wood
UCO - Peer Health Leaders
Sexual Health
The World Health Organization defines sexual health as a state of physical, emotional, mental and social well-being in relation to sexuality; it is NOT merely the absence of disease, dysfunction or infirmity.
Sexual health requires a positive and respectful approach to sexuality and sexual relationships, as well as the possibility of having pleasurable and safe sexual experiences, free of coercion, discrimination and violence.
cdc.gov
What constitutes sexual
activity?
Any of the following:
- Kissing
- Sex Talk (“talking dirty”)
- Sexting ( talking dirty or sending salacious pictures)
- Massages
- Touching a partner’s sexual organs or nipples
- Rubbing bodies together (with or w/o clothing)
- Anal Sex
- Vaginal Sex
- Oral Sex (giving and/or receiving)
- Sex Toys
Why is this important to
know?
Many people do not know these are sexual behaviors
Some may even think these behaviors will not lead to STI's
Others may not be ready to have intercourse,
and may find some of these to be viable
alternatives
Components of a sexual
relationship
Consent
What is consent?
“Permission for something to happen or
agreement to do something.”
It’s important because…
Without the consent of a partner given
prior to sexual activity, any further
action is considered sexual assault
and/or rape, which are crimes.
The ability of a person to say “no”
or “yes” to sexual contact may be
impaired by alcohol or drugs, fear, psychological, physical coercion, etc.
The absence of a “NO” is not the presence of a “YES”
Respect
Love is not necessarily required for sexual
activity to take place
It's completely up to the person to decide,
but you DO NOT need to love someone to be
able to respect them as human beings
Condoms: Not the End All, Be All
Diaphragm
Dental Dam
Spermicide
Female Condom
Trivia!
Which is least effective in preventing
pregnancy:
A) Condoms
B) The Pill
C) Spermicide
Percentage of unintended pregnancy is 28% (out of 100 women)
The Pill - 9%
Condom - 18%
*Although a condom should always be worn
to reduce risk of STI’s. (cdc.gov)
Condoms on Campus
- Health Promotion Office: UCO Wellness Center Room 202
- Women’s Outreach Center: NUC 321
- Center for Counseling & Well-Being: NUC 402
- Campus Activities: NUC 424E
- Director of Gender & Sexuality Studies: LAR 202C
Sexually Transmitted Infections
- Chlamydia
- Gonorrhea
- Syphilis
- HIV/AIDS
- HPV/ Genital Warts
- Herpes
- Hepatitis A, B and C
Trivia!
What is the most common bacterial STI among people ages 18-24 (college students)?
Chlamydia
What are the most common viral STI's among people ages 18 - 24?
Herpes and HPV (Human Papillomavirus)
Mythbusters!
The bigger, the better!
Pulling out is okay!
Two condoms are definitely better than one!
The ladies can't get pregnant if we have hot tub sex or if she's on her period!
Hell yeah, sex is such great exercise!
Wearing a condom will make me last longer because it desensitizes me!
All STI's have symptoms, so I'd know if I had one!
Oral and anal sex are the safest forms of sex!
Services to Students
Planned Parenthood
Not just for women!
If you need affordable STI testing/treatment or further counseling on sexual health, condoms, etc., PP is
here to help!
Visit their website at PlannedParenthood.org
Services to Students
OKC - County Health Department
- Offers broad range of STI/STD testing
- Offers family planning strategies/options (which is a scary term for available birth control options for men and women)
- Sliding-scale pricing (income based), like Planned Parenthood.
- Abstinence counseling (if you should need it)
Their number is 405-427-8651
Services to Students
Center for Counseling and Well-Being
Location: NUC 4th floor
Project Speak
Location: NUC 4th floor
Michelle Stansel is the Prevention &
Advocacy Coordinator
This is a service for students who have/
are experiencing forms of violence which
include: sexual assault or harassment,
physical violence, stalking, bullying
Services to Students
Mercy Clinic at UCO
- Located inside Wellness Center
- Wellness exams for men and women
- STI testing
Their number is 405-974-3115