Let’s Talk About Sex!
Being on a college campus, you
may think that everyone is
having sex. This is so not
true! A 2012 CDC study found
that 29% of 15-24 year olds are
virgins. If you are or if you
aren’t, be sure to do what feels
right for you. Don’t let others’
perceptions or opinions
influence your decisions on
such an important topic!
Consensual sex—when both partners are freely &
willingly agreeing to whatever sexual activity is
occurring. Consent CANNOT be given when an
individual is intoxicated—sex without consent is sexual
assault/rape. You can never assume (we all know what
they say about doing that) that you have consent—you
need to ask and you both need to be sober!
Rape—is defined as forced sexual intercourse by a
stranger or an acquaintance. This may involve being
“talked into it” and physical violence. Rape includes
situations where the victim may be drunk, drugged,
asleep, unconscious, or for any other reason able to say
“yes” or “no”. It doesn’t matter if a girl dresses sexy
or if a guy is really “bombed,” sex without proper
consent is RAPE. Period.
Www.smartsex.org & www.MenCanStopRape.org
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Characteristics of a healthy relationship
Physical chemistry or attraction
Real intimacy or an “at-home” feeling with the other
person
You have fun with the other person and feel safe with
them
You have mutual trust and respect for each other
Good communication
Not changing who you are or what you want in life
because of the other person
www.cdc.gov
Stalking is a very real issue on college campuses and it’s not
okay! Stalking may include the following:
 Showing up to parties uninvited or when asked not to come
 Always wanting to be alone with your partner/friend and
away from people
 Sending too many unrequited phone calls, text messages,
Facebook posts, emails, or twitter re-tweets.
Not sure if you’re being stalked or the object of a stalker? Trust
your gut. If you don’t feel comfortable in a situation, leave or
get help. If you need help, contact your residence hall
staff, advisor, professor, or the offices of Student
Development & Orientation @298-1884, Public Safety
(OPS)@ 298.1949, the University Counseling Center
@298.2453, or Interpersonal Violence Prevention
Initiative (IVPI) Office @ 298.2383 (all 309 area codes)
Warning signs of an UNHEALTHY relationship
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You feel like you need to be with your significant other to
feel complete
You feel unworthy of your partner
You give up your own identity when you are together
You or your mate are clingy or needy and your friends
question your relationship
Either you or your partner have weakened relationships
with others such as family or friends because of the
relationship
Did you know that FREE CONDOMS are available at:
Beu Health Center Lab (Lower level)
Beu Health Education - Seal Hall 2nd Floor, East Wing
Multicultural Ctr: Women’s Ctr., Casa Latina, GBCC
LGBTQA Resource Center, Seal Hall Rm. 313
McDonough County Health Department
Stall Talk
Volume 14, Issue 2
August 27, 2012
Sex is never 100% safe but if you do choose to
engage, PLEASE follow these RULES:
1. Wrap it up - no negotiations on this! All parties
are responsible.
2. Ladies– talk to your health care provider about
other birth control methods (the pill, NuvaRing,
etc.) These methods are highly effective against
pregnancy (but DO NOT protect against STIs so
know your partner and ask!!!)
Confidential and non-judgmental help can be received
through:
University Counseling Center-Memorial Hall:
309. 298.2453
Office of Public Safety (OPS) 309. 298.1949
Beu Health Center 309. 298.1888
Interpersonal Violence Prevention Initiative
(IVPI) Office –Multicultural Ctr. 309.298.2383
Stall Talk is brought to you by Beu Health Center Graduate Assistant Liz Andrews and
Students T.A.L.K. peer educators. For more information, call 298-3225. For more health
info, visit beu.wiu.edu. For adaptive format see Disability Support Services.
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