Sexperts

Health Education is home to the Sexperts. This peer education group presents programs in the residence halls as well as for student groups on campus. Health Education is very proud of the Sexperts for receiving the 2007 Peer Education Program of the Year award.

Programs include:

• Aromatherapy
• Massage 101
• Aromatherapy Pillows
• Rubberwear
• You Don't Know Jack About Sex
• Sex Myths & Truths
• Spring Break Taboos
• Husky Howl Mocktails
• Husky Howl Sexuality tables

Our Commitment:

• 3 hours a week total, comprised of:
  • 6:30 - 8:30pm one night of a the week (Monday, Tuesday or Wednesday)
  • Mandatory weekly meetings each Thursday at 5pm for one hour.
• Training will occur during our weekly meeting as well as one retreat each semester.
• Each peer leader will be automatically scheduled for a program each week.
• There will be a mandatory group event at a Husky Howl activity.
• There will also be a mandatory training retreat at the beginning of each semester.
• During the semester there will also be other opportunities to volunteer.

Our goals:

• To promote positive and responsible sexuality.
• To educate UConn about STDs, safer sex and pregnancy prevention options.
• To create awareness of sexuality issues.
• To respect other people's choices.