UWSP Reproductive Health Peer Educators

This month is World Sexual and Reproductive Health Month, as recognized by the World Health Organization.
Keep reading to learn about 5 different ways to stay on top of your s*xual and reproductive health!

Many s*xually transmitted infections can be asymptomatic (meaning they have no symptoms). Some common STIs that are asymptomatic are chlamydia and gonorrhea.

Although you may be asymptomatic, it is still important to get tested for STIs so you can get treatment early on. Without treatment, it’s easy to transmit the infection to your partner(s) and cause long-term health effects down the road (like cancer).

Chronic stress can lead to an increase in cortisol, reducing your libido (s*x drive). In addition, chronic stress makes it harder to be “in the moment” and get the most pleasure out of your s*xual experience.

Taking steps like meditation, quality sleep, and exercise can help reduce stress.

Contraception methods should be chosen with voluntary and informed consent. This means that what one person chooses for birth control varies from another. Factors that impact this choice are preference, safety, affordability, side effects, and ease of use.

Checking in with yourself about what you want or need for birth control is important.

Using birth control is one way to practice safe s*x, especially if your goal is to prevent unplanned pregnancies.

Using barrier methods, like condoms, dental dams, and internal condoms are great ways to help prevent unplanned pregnancies & STIs.

Communication is SO IMPORTANT when it comes to s*x, especially when it comes to the emotional aspect of your s*xual health.
It’s the basis for consent, which should be given every time before any kind of intimacy.
It’s also the basis for expressing what your needs are during s*x (both what you want and don’t want).

Remember, everybody’s needs and wants are different (that includes you). So, take the time to figure out what works for you and your partner(s)!

If you have questions or concerns about any of these topics, feel free to make an appointment at Student Health so we can help you!

Hello Everyone,
This year we're trying a new system where you get your condoms delivered on the same day of the week per month.

You can expect to get your condoms delivered to your hall on the fourth Tuesday of the month.

We are delivering 7 months this school year - September, October, November, January, February, March, and April.

It's really important that if you want your order for the month (and you haven't signed up yet) or want to make changes to your order that you do so on or before the third Tuesday of the month.

This delivery schedule will be subject to change based on holiday breaks or severe weather. All updates will be posted on our Instagram.

Thanks!

It's the start of a new school year, so don't forget to sign up for the Condom Fairy this academic year!

You'll receive 4 condoms a month for FREE!

Link to sign up is in the Bio.

*IF YOU WERE SIGNED UP LAST SCHOOL YEAR YOU NEED TO SIGN UP AGAIN FOR THIS YEAR WITH YOUR UPDATED INFORMATION!*

Rain or shine, we make sure students have the option for safe s*x!

Check your mailboxes for the last time because the April Condom Fairy order is the LAST ORDER for this school year.

If you need access to additional condoms or l**e, come visit student health to get what you need!

Take control of your s*xual health and prevent STIs by getting screened, using condoms, communicating with your partner(s), and be aware of the risks of STIs!

For tips on talking to your partner, copy and paste this link in your browser: https://bit.ly/PartnerTalkASHA

March Condom Fairy Orders have been delivered!
Make sure to check your mailboxes for your order.

Hello, my name is Anika (they/them) and I am your Reproductive Health Peer Educator (aka. the Condom Fairy) in training!

I'm a Physical Education Major, with Health Education Minor. I am super excited to be in this position and be learning from rhe current RHPE, Keatan!

💗 So many barrier methods!! Whatever shall you choose? Happy National Condom Week! 🧚‍♀️