Sexual health can lead to a safer life. As you know, practicing safe sex, or practicing abstinence, cannot only protect you from sexually transmitted diseases, but it can also prevent unintended pregnancies. We aspire to encourage safer sexual practices, practice healthy relationships, and promote safer practices that will not hinder your academic capabilities as a student. Both male and female condoms are available. If you are looking for information or have questions about sexual health, please feel free to stop by our Allied Health and Emergency Services department (located on the second floor, southwest hallway, 2200 wing).
Sexually Transmitted Disease (STD) Prevention
HIV Testing is available each month and provided by Christian Community Health Center. A Testing schedule can be found here http://www.cchc-online.org/services.
Personal STD Risk Assessment
Prairie State College provides a confidential online STD assessment that can help determine if you need to get tested. The following link takes you directly to the STD Wizard. This tool allows you to answer questions specific to your lifestyle to find your STD risk. Please visit www.stdwizard.org
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
The Centers for Disease Control provides information on various sexually transmitted infections as well as tips for safer sexual practices. Please visit http://www.cdc.gov/sexualhealth
Herpes.org provides online resources for help with herpes and (HPV) Human Papillomavirus, along with treatment and health resources information. You can also contact the Herpes hotline at 919-3661-8488 or visit http://www.herpes.org/