SGA Supports Sex Education at PVCC
Jessica Adkins, assistant editor
PVCC’s SGA partnered with Charlottesville Health Department to inform PVCC’s community about sexual education and why it is important to know the facts that are related. Sex Education week took place Feb. 12 through Feb. 14.
The first day of sex education week featured a representative from the Sexual Assault Resource Agency (SARA). SARA had a table set up in the Bolick Center and were answering questions.
The second day of sex education week included a game of Jeopardy to test one’s knowledge. PVCC student Tyrik Hawkins was surprised to find out he knew more than he thought he knew due to prior sex education classes taken in Greene County Public Schools.
On the last day of sex education week, representatives from the Charlottesville Health Department came to PVCC to give a seminar on all topics related to sex. They were originally going to set up and give the talk in PVCC’s auditorium in the Main Building but decided to just set up tables in PVCC’s Bolick Center to access a larger audience.
The technique worked as more people were interested in what was happening. One particular aspect that seemed to catch people’s eye was the free condom selection. The Charlottesville Health Department had various types and brands of condoms that were free to take.
“This could be beneficial for people who are not comfortable with going out and spending money on things like this,” said Tyrik Hawkins. They had selections of condoms ranging from typical pre-lubed condoms to glow in the dark condoms. If a person is allergic to latex, they can contact Charlottesville Health Department for access to free non-latex condoms.
Another aspect that caught people’s attention was the fact that the Charlottesville Health Department offers free, on-site testing for various sexually transmitted diseases. For more information regarding sexual health, please contact a local health department at (434) 972-6200.
