Sex concerns every individual, nearly every day. A large problem in the grand scheme of things is the informative aspect is often ignored.
Fortunately, events such as Sexual Awareness Week promote a more knowledgeable approach to sex and sexual health.
The three-day affair will be held Feb. 9-11, in the north courtyard of MacEwan Students’ Centre, and will deal with various issues ranging from STDs and birth control to sexual harassment and homosexuality.
Coordinator of the Wellness and Health Awareness Team Heidi Olsen, the event’s co-organizer, thinks it is a good way to make students more conscious of sexual issues.
“This type of thing has been running for several years but this year we have a large team working together, and so we have the man power to do something great,” said Olsen.
The three days consist of a fair Mon,. Feb. 9 afternoon, followed by a seminar in Residence regarding alcohol and decision making held Tue., Feb. 10 and a follow-up display on Wed., Feb. 11.
“I’ve contacted a number of agencies who will be attending and they handle all kinds of things pertaining to sexual health,” Olsen informed.
AIDS Calgary, Calgary Health Region’s STD Clinic and Planned Parenthood Alberta are just a few of the groups to be present at the exhibition.
All in all, the event is a means of educating post-secondary students and exposing them to the various services the city and school have to offer.
“It is a topic people are interested in,” said Olsen. “Alcohol Awareness Week was a big success and I’m hoping this will be the same.”