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Health Tools and Resources
Sexual Health
Sexual health emphasizes the importance of making good choices.Discover helpful information to assist you in making decisions regarding
this dimension of your health.
General Information
Search
Go Ask Alice's Q & A database that houses numerous
sexual health related questions and answers. Alice is produced by Columbia
University's Health Education Program.
You're bound to find the
information you're searching for regarding sexual health at
Planned Parenthood's website.
The
Sexual Health InfoCenter was created to provide open
and honest discussion of human sexuality. The InfoCenter
provides information and forums for adults to discuss human
sexuality.
Learn how sensuality, sexualization, intimacy, sexual identity
and sexual health/reproduction interact in the
Circles of Sexuality.
Visit the National HIV and STD Testing Resource, a service of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, for local testing information.
Safer Sex
Let's Talk About Smart Sex. Check out these ten tips on how to have
safer and smarter sex.
Visit the website developed by the University of Georgia to find out about
the risks associated with oral
sex and ways to make it safer.
Contraception
Condom Machines
Health, Wellness and Counseling Services in cooperation with University Housing secured funding from Idaho Department of Health and Welfare, Sexual and Reproductive Health Program to install condom machines in all residence halls on campus.
This initiatives serves to expand access by replacing dysfunctional machines, adding additional machines due to University Housing growth, coordinating maintenance and providing information related to sexual health and decision making. The machines will dispense condoms, dental dams and tampons at a low cost.
Each machine is accompanied by a "Things to Consider" poster housing educational messages about consent, communication, respect, abstinence, testing and knowledge. Next to each machine a brochure rack has been placed to provide additional sexual health information. Check the map for the location of the nearest machine.
What's Best For You?
Planned
Parenthood provides detailed explanations of various contraception
methods available.
How To Use A Condom
Whether used as a contraception method or to prevent sexually
transmitted infections, it is important to know how to use
a condom correctly.
1. Carefully open package and remove the condom.
2. Put on the condom as soon as the penis is hard. Pinch the top to keep air out. Leave about 1/2 inch room at the tip.
3. Unroll the condom all the way down to the base of the penis.
4. Use water-based lubricant, such as I-D Personal Lubricant or KY. DO NOT use oil-based lubes, Crisco or Vaseline. They destroy the latex.
5. After ejaculation, take the penis out while it is still hard. Hold the rim of the condom around the base of the penis as it is pulled out. Be careful not to spill any semen.
6. Throw the condom away. Never use a condom more than once.
Emergency Contraceptive
Learn more about the
Emergency Contraception that can help prevent pregnancy
after unprotected sex.
Abstinence: The Alternative Contraception
There is nothing wrong with
choosing abstinence. It is just like choosing to use
a condom or the pill. It is about what is right for
you, your body, your partner and your life.
Sexually Transmitted Infections
In Idaho, there's an easy way to tell your sex partners you have a sexually transmitted disease (STD). Send them a free
inSPOT e-card, ANONYMOUSLY or from your email address.
Learn the basics of sexually transmitted infections from this
thorough document developed by the National Institute of Health and the
National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases.
Find all the information you need concerning
sexually transmitted infections, symptoms, tests and treatment at
the web site sponsored by the American Social Health Association.
Worried about getting infected with a sexually transmitted
infection? Learn how to
play it safely with this fun and interactive site brought
to you by the NHS of the United Kingdom.
Genital human papillomavirus (HPV) is passed on during sex. Most times, HPV has no symptoms and goes away on its own. But sometimes,
certain types of HPV can cause genital warts. Other HPV types can cause cervical cancer in women.
Annual Exams/Health Screenings
It is essential for both males and females to know about annual exams and important health screenings and to be proactive with their own health.
Male annual exams may include:
Testicular Exam
STI Screenings
Prostate Exam
Female annual exams may include:
Pap Test
Breast Exam
Pelvic Exam
STI Screenings
Health Screening Recommendation
Women
Men
The Health and Wellness Center is your one-stop shop for Sexually Transmitted Infections (STI) testing, annual exams and health screenings. Call 426-1459 today.
Healthy Relationships
Learn some
great tips in regards to dating and sexual activity in
relationships.
Did you know that as many as 70% of college students admit
to having engaged in sexual activity primarily as a result
of being under the influence of alcohol or to having sex
they would not have had if they had been sober? Learn more
about the college sex-and-alcohol cocktail at
Facts on Tap.
Have you ever wondered if your relationship was healthy and safe?
Find out.
Information for Parents
Learn how to talk to your kids about sexual health by checking
out
Planned Parenthood.
Sometimes teenagers would rather learn about sex from anyone except
their parents. If that is the case for your teenager, send
them to Sex, Etc.,
a website for teens by teens.
Campus Support and Services
Medical Services offers a wide variety of services concerning sexual and reproductive health.
Reproductive health services includes:
- Oral Contraceptives (“The pill”), Depo-Provera (“The shot”), NuvaRing, Intrauterine Device (IUD),diaphragm fitting, and free condoms
- Emergency Contraception
- Tests for Sexually Transmitted Infections
- Pregnancy test
- A new vaccine (Gardasil) for women 17 – 26 to protect against HPV, a cause of cervical cancer.
We provide education and information about all birth control options. Our medical staff can help you choose the type of contraception that best meets your needs. Our services are confidential and feature low costs.
Additionally, female students can be seen and evaluated,
treated or referred for common concerns such as:
-Breast conditions
-Menstrual disorders
-Gynecological problems
-Vaginal infections
-Abuse
-Battery
-Domestic violence
-Sexual dysfunction
-Peri and post menopausal care
-Genitourinary tract problems
Male health concerns are also addressed including:
-Concerns related to the male genital tract
-Instruction on Testicular Self-Exam
-Prostate health
-Sexual dysfunction
-Urinary concerns
Treatments are multiple, depending on the organism and selection of treatment. Most are billed to insurance. Students without insurance can discuss treatment and costs with the health care provider. In most cases, the treatment will be available at a lower cost than a community clinic, with the exception of clinics that charge on a sliding scale such as the health department than Planned Parenthood.
Counseling Services, 426-1601 provides "crisis
intervention" for students who have experienced any upsetting
situations (e.g., traumatic event, rape, health problem, unplanned
pregnancy).
Boise
State Women's Center, 426-4259, is staffed by a full-time coordinator
and trained graduate assistants who can help you with initial consultation
and information about systems in place to assist you regarding
sexual assault.
Bisexuals, Gays, Lesbians and Allies for Diversity (BGLAD)
Members of the Boise State community who are gay, lesbian
and bisexual have organized a club on campus in which they
can develop a positive awareness of themselves and their
relationship with the society of which they are a part.
Local Resources/ Boise Area Assistance
Allies Linked for the Prevention of HIV & AIDS (a.l.p.h.a)
Phone #: (208) 424-7799
Address: 419 South 13th Street. Boise, ID 83702
The Women's and Children
Alliance
24-hour Domestic Violence Hotline: (208) 343-7025
24-hour Rape Crisis Hotline: (208) 345-7273
Planned
Parenthood
Phone #'s: (208) 376-9300; 1-800-230-PLAN
Fax: (208) 376-9444
Address: 3668 N. Harbor Lane. Boise, ID 83703
Family Planning Central District
Health Department
Phone #: (208) 327-7400
Address: 707 N. Armstrong Place, Boise, ID 83704-0825
HIV Services Clinic
Phone #: (208) 367-6079
Address: 777 N. Raymond St, Boise, ID
83704
Sexual Health Websites
The Center
for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has the latest
and credible information regarding sexual and reproductive
health! This Center is recognized as the lead federal agency
for protecting the health and safety of people - at home
and abroad, providing credible information to enhance health
decisions and promoting health through strong partnerships.
Go
Ask Alice's Q & A database houses numerous health-related
questions and answers. Alice is produced by Columbia University's
Health Education Program.
The
Kinsey Institute for Research in Sex, Gender and Reproduction
provides a wealth of knowledge concerning all issues of
sexual health.
National
Sexual Violence Resource Center (NSVRC) serves as a
central clearinghouse for the voluminous resources and research.
NSVRC provides a place to turn to for information, help
and support. They also work to influence policy, practice
and research by providing greater interaction, investigation
and review and by promoting awareness within the anti-sexual
violence movement. NSVRC works with outside researchers
to provide advocates with current information on various
topics related to sexual violence.
The mission of Planned
Parenthood is to provide "comprehensive reproductive
and complementary health care services in settings which
preserve and protect the essential privacy and rights of
each individual." Their web site provides information
to enhance understanding of human sexuality.
The Sexuality Information
and Education Council of the US(SIECUS) is a national,
nonprofit organization, which affirms that sexuality is
a natural and healthy part of living. Incorporated in 1964,
SIECUS develops, collects and disseminates information,
promotes comprehensive education about sexuality and advocates
the right of individuals to make responsible sexual choices.
SmarterSex.org
was created with the special needs of college students
in mind. This interactive site offers great information
on sexual health along with resources and recent surveys.
This site is meant to be an educational resource for students
and parents to help them make responsible decisions.
The Women's
and Children's Alliance of Idaho protects vulnerable women and
children. This web site contains information regarding sexual assault
along with available resources, FAQ's and statistics.
