Sexual Health

Sexuality is a natural and varied part of human life. When approached thoughtfully and safely, it can become a positive and enriching expression. Sexual health and sexuality go beyond just sexual activity; they also involve body care, reproduction, contraception, pleasure, relationships, communication, decision-making, boundaries, sensuality, and sexual orientation and identity. We are all socialized to sex and sexuality via our upbringing, our cultures, our religion, our region, media and many more factors and we want everyone to gain the skills to be authentic and well in their interactions.

Safer Sex Strategies

Safer Sex isn’t just condoms, barriers and STI’s, it’s about being authentic to your wants and needs and engaging with people and activities in meaningful ways. Exploration is a part of the human experience and to explore safely, you can:

  • Understand your personal views on sex and sexuality.
  • Set your own boundaries and respect them.
  • Openly communicate your expectations with your partner(s) regarding sex, including the importance of consent.
  • Choose to engage in sober sex.
  • Use your preferred barrier or contraceptive method consistently and correctly.

Sex Communication

Good communication with a partner is key to sexual well-being. It can be as simple as a “yes” or "no,” and it can also be as complex as “when you touch me there, it brings up certain feelings and I would like to share that...” We understand that everyone comes to understand their sexual wellbeing differently and have different approaches to conversations and the Center for Student Wellbeing is here to help you navigate the conversation through resources and talking with a sexual health educator. Utilize the links below or contact laura.calvert@emory.edu to set up a meeting.

Talking to a Partner About Safer Sex

How to Disclose STI Status to a Partner

Let's Talk About Consent

Health Access Supplies

The Center for Student Wellbeing offers a variety of health access supplies in a variety of locations across campus.

Safer Sex Shop

With the help of the Dekalb County Board of Health, the Center for Student Wellbeing provides students free safer sex supplies, including condoms, lubricants, pregnancy tests, and barriers in a variety of materials.

The shop is in the Center for Student Wellbeing (Alumni Memorial University Center, Room 237) and open from 8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.

Safer sex supplies can also be found in LGBT Life, Center for Women Emory, Woodruff Library, Student Health Services exam rooms and lobby, and residence halls.

There is also a request form for supplies for individuals and Emory student organizations found here.

Health Access Vending Machine (HAM)

The Health Access Machine is located on the first floor of Alumni Memorial University Center (AMUC) near the Community Fridge and Pantry and is available 24/7 with Emory Card access.

Using their Emory Card, students can access safer sex supplies, menstrual supplies, contraception, over-the-counter medications, and pregnancy tests free of cost.

This is a student-led project, brought to campus by Emory and Oxford SGA, Emory Sexual Assault Peer Advocates (SAPA), and Emory Planned Parenthood Generation Action (PPGA).