Health Tools and Resources

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.