Love is in the air this week, and the Student Health Center wants students to be aware of the responsibilities that can challenge love.
“Sexual Responsibility Week aims to highlight all the things that relate to choosing to be sexually active,” said Health Promotion Coordinator Kathryn Saichuk.
Saichuk said Valentine’s Day is a romantic, loving day to share with someone special, but she hopes students will be responsible year-round.
“It’s important to communicate with each other. Make sure you are ready for the next step,” Saichuk said.
The Student Health Advocates will be handing out information on abstinence and safer sex today in the Free Speech Plaza.
“Preventative health measures are key,” Saichuk said, adding that she wants students to be aware of the options they have.
Low-cost prescription birth control is offered at the Student Health Center Pharmacy, and most brands are just $15, said Pharmacy Supervisor Carolyn Lancon.
“Insurance or not, most are $15 flat,” Lancon said.
Lancon wants students to be aware and take advantage of what the pharmacy offers. Students can pay with TigerCASH, check or credit card, or put the payment directly on their fee bill.
Students who bring in their old prescription and a picture ID can have that prescription transferred from their previous pharmacy to the Student Health Center Pharmacy and have it filled within 10 to 15 minutes, Lancon said.
Lancon said if a female student does not have any previous form of contraceptive, there are two gynecologists at the Women’s Clinic on campus.
Lancon said the pharmacy also offers six condoms for $1 as well as other prescription and over-the-counter medications.
 
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