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Back to Health Promotion pageSexual HealthThe mission of the Sexual Health Education Program at the University Health Center is to provide accurate information and reliable resources in order to empower University of Georgia students to make informed decisions regarding their sexual well-being that are consistent with their personal beliefs and values. While the following information provides answers to many common questions about sexual health, it is not comprehensive. If you have additional questions that you would like answered about sexual health issues, please visit the Health Promotion Resource Room on the first floor of the University Health Center, or contact Katy Janousek, Sexual Health Coordinator, Health Promotion Department, at 706-542-8690, or by email (kjanousek@uhs.uga.edu). Sexual Decision MakingBefore having sex with someone, ask yourself the following questions to be sure you're making the right choices for you.
Call 706-542-8690 for more information about sexual decision making. Consent Is Sexy / Healthy RelationshipsConsent is Sexy Men's Sexual HealthMen's Health Women's Sexual HealthAnnual Women's Exam Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and QuestioningDealing with a friend coming out |
Sexual Decision Making ContraceptionContraception prevents pregnancy from occurring. (More information about how pregnancy happens, Check out the animation (Flash)) There are a variety of different methods available to help prevent pregnancy. Individuals, both separately and as a couple, need to examine their lifestyles, beliefs, concerns and risk factors in order to decide which method of contraception is best for them. The following pages detail contraceptive methods available over-the-counter
and at the University Health Center. For women interested in obtaining
hormonal contraceptive methods, please make an appointment at the Women’s
Clinic (706-542-8691). For more information on other methods, please visit
Planned Parenthood. Unplanned PregnancyRU-486 Statement Sexually Transmitted InfectionsSexually transmitted infections (STIs), including the human immunodeficiency
virus (HIV) are infections that are transmitted through sexual contact
with an infected person. Anyone can become infected - people with STIs
are not "dirty" or "bad". Some individuals are infected
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