SEXUAL HEALTH
ABOUT SEXUAL HEALTH
Sexual health is influenced by a complex web of factors, ranging from sexual behavior, attitudes and societal factors, to biological risk and genetic predisposition. Sexuality is an integral part of being human. Love, affection and sexual intimacy contribute to healthy relationships and individual well-being. But along with the positive aspects of our human sexuality, there also are illnesses that can affect our sexual health. In addition, irresponsible sexual behaviors can result in undesirable consequences, including unwanted pregnancies and sexually transmitted diseases.
WHAT ARE STDs?
Sexually transmitted disease (STD), also known as sexually transmitted infection or (formerly) as venereal disease, is a broad term that refers to more than 20 diseases and syndromes, which may be transmitted through the exchange of body fluids, such as semen, vaginal fluids, and blood; or, in some cases, by kissing, caressing, or direct contact with infected areas. STDs can be serious and painful, and may even have long-term health consequences, including: sterility, chronic infection, scarring of a woman's fallopian tubes, ectopic pregnancy, cancer and death.
Some of the common STDs include, but are not limited to: Hepatitis A, Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C, HIV, Human Papilloma Virus (HPV), Syphilis, Gonorrhea, Chlamydia, and Trichomoniasis.
OUTREACH PROGRAMS AND AWARENESS EVENTS
The Center for Health Education and Promotion staff (Peer Health Educators and Professional Health Education staff) offer a variety of educational and interactive outreach programs that can be scheduled at your convenience. The outreach programs linked to this health issue are:
CAMPUS SERVICES
RESOURCES
Our resource area contains brochures, articles, bulletin board packets, books, videos, and handouts on a wide variety of health related topics. If we don't have it, we will help you find it!
ONLINE RESOURCES
AREA STD CLINICS & TESTING SITES:
3200 N. 36th Street
Milwaukee, WI 53216
(414)-286-3631
- Hours: Mon and Thurs, 11am-3:15pm, 4:15pm-7:15pm Tues, Wed, Fri, 8am-11:15am, 12:30-4:15pm
- Fee: None
- All services are walk-in, first come, first served
1240 East Brady Street
Milwaukee, WI 53202
(414)-272-2144
- Hours: Mon and Tues, 6pm-8pm
- Fee: None, but donations gratefully accepted
- STD and HIV testing by appointment only
3251 N. Holton St.
Milwaukee, WI 53212
(414)-264-8800
- Hours: Mon-Thurs, 7am - 3pm, by appointment Sat, 9am - Noon, gay & bisexual clients only (FREE)
- Fee: $40 for STD testing, HIV testing is free
*NOTE: Expenses incurred are the student’s responsibility. All referrals are unaffiliated with Student Health Service. Student Health Service assumes no liability for quality of care.
