Sexual Health and the Tar Heel City
Ever wondered how the hit HBO show “Sex and the City” ran for six years with only a few passing nods to important sexual health topics such as birth control, HIV testing, or abortion? Despite an...
View ArticleGo Ahead and Bring It Up
Communication is an important part of healthy relationships because it can build trust, improve your sex life, and facilitate understanding. However, questions like ‘What’s your number (of sexual...
View ArticleHaving The Talk……
No, not the awkward sex talk with your parents. But the talk you have with your partner to tell them about you, your likes, desires, wishes and needs, and to maybe learn more about theirs! Open...
View ArticleLet’s Talk About “IT”, UNC!
Student Wellness is starting a new program this Spring called “Let’s Talk About It, UNC”, or LTAI UNC (which we’re pronouncing “la-tay UNC”). LTAI UNC is an awareness campaign that strives to...
View ArticleTalking about sex… with a healthcare provider?
In the Healthy Heels blog, we’ve talked lots about communicating with partners about if and when one may engage in sexual activity, various methods for practicing safer sex, talking with partners...
View ArticleHow to Overcome Inbox Overload
“Ding,” goes my computer. “Whirrr,” goes my vibrating smartphone. Without even thinking about it, like one of Pavlov’s dogs with a bell, I instantly check my email. It might be 9am and I just got to...
View ArticleGot an Interview? Check Out These Tips!
“Career Fair at College of DuPage 2014″ by COD Newsroom, Flickr Creative Commons With spring in the air and summer getting closer (it’ll be here soon – I promise!), you may be wondering, “What am I...
View Article“Guys Nights” and “Girls Nights” (time with friends) are Good for Your Health
I know a lot of couples who do everything together and never hang out much with friends outside of their relationship. I also know couples that only hang out with friends of one of the partners in the...
View ArticleTo Post or Not to Post?: Social Media Literacy
(By: Chris Smith, social-media1_ME Flickr: Creative Commons) Scrolling down social media timelines has become an everyday ritual for most. From photos on Pinterest to posts from friends on Facebook,...
View ArticleSo Yes Means Yes, But How Do I Ask?
Photo: “Communication” by Joan M. Mass, Flickr Creative Commons. As many of us know, UNC-Chapel Hill adopted a new affirmative consent standard in August 2014, meaning that, rather than “no means no,”...
View Article5 Tips for Speaking Up to a Professor
Talk about being stuck between a rock and a hard place: a revered professor has just perpetuated a rape myth (e.g. an unfounded statement that rationalizes and justifies sexual assault) and it’s only...
View ArticleHow to be social without drinking
Feel like social life revolves around drinking? Here are 10 alcohol-free ways to have fun in the Triangle. (TIP: Always ask about a student discount!) Host or attend a game night FREE Join an...
View ArticleFLASHBACK FRIDAY: Got an Interview? Check Out These Tips!
“Career Fair at College of DuPage 2014” by COD Newsroom, Flickr Creative Commons With spring in the air and summer getting closer (it’ll be here soon – I promise!), you may be wondering, “What am I...
View ArticleTo Post or Not to Post?: Social Media Literacy
This blog post was originally published on March 23, 2015. (By: Chris Smith, social-media1_ME Flickr: Creative Commons) Scrolling down social media timelines has become an everyday ritual for most....
View ArticleSo Yes Means Yes, But How Do I Ask?
This blog post was originally published on June 16, 2015. Photo: “Communication” by Joan M. Mass, Flickr Creative Commons. As many of us know, UNC-Chapel Hill adopted a new affirmative consent standard...
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