Sexual Health
Our Philosophy
Sexual health is the right of all individuals, irrespective of one's gender, sexual orientation, age, or physical or mental ability. Sexual health concerns change throughout one's lifetime and within relationships.
From a socio-cultural perspective, sexuality and sexual health includes several key constructs:
- Loving is essential and most of the people we love, we are not sexually involved with
- Sexual relationships can be, energizing, fulfilling, puzzling, frustrating, and potentially oppressive
- They enable us to learn about ourselves and our partners and to get close in ways we never expect
The World Health Organization defines sexual health as: "the integration of the physical, emotional, intellectual, and social aspects of sexual being in ways that are enriching and that enhance personality, communication, and love".
In regards to the campus community, sexual health includes education, services and programs regarding contraception, relationship building, self-esteem, sexual identity, STI (sexually transmitted disease) prevention, responsible use of alcohol and other drugs, and rape and sexual violence prevention.
UB Resources
Wellness Education Services
Workshops for STI/HIV Prevention, Sexual Health 101, Peer Sexual Health Education, Emergency Contraception, Safe-Sex, and Consent and Sex, are available for student groups and classes. Workshop Request Form
Counseling Services
Student Health Services
Health Education and Human Services
The Health Education and Human Services (HEHS) division of Sub-Board I, Inc. consists of four different components: the Sexuality Education Center, the Anti-Rape Task Force, the AIDS Coalition and the Sub-Board Players.
Other Resources
SIECUS: affirms that sexuality is a fundamental part of being human, one that is worthy of dignity and respect. We advocate for the right of all people to accurate information, comprehensive education about sexuality, and sexual health services. SIECUS works to create a world that ensures social justice and sexual rights. http://www.siecus.org/
Planned Parenthood: believes in the fundamental right of each individual, throughout the world, to manage his or her fertility, regardless of the individual's income, marital status, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, age, national origin, or residence. plannedparenthood.org is the official gateway to the online Planned Parenthood community and to a wealth of reproductive health and rights information, services, and resources. http://www.plannedparenthood.org/
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: federal government web site for information on disease prevention, including reproductive health. http://www.cdc.gov/reproductivehealth/
Go Ask Alice Columbia University's Q&A Internet site with sections on sexuality, sexual health and relationships. http://www.goaskalice.columbia.edu/
