SAC offers free sex and relationship resources
Kelly Glueck
-Managing Editor-
Just in time for Valentine’s Day, the STLCC-Meramec Student Activities Council and Meramec Counseling Department will sponsor Healthy Sex and Relationship Day in the Student Center Commons from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 14.
The event will include free cupcakes, protection, HIV testing and the Counseling Department will offer relationship advice. Counselor Hope Steiner, M. Ed., said relationship abuse is a common concern in young adults and can affect the quality of one’s life.
“I always say that relationships are the stuff life is made out of and if the relationships that you’re in aren’t very healthy, then your life probably won’t be the best it can be,” Steiner said. “In fact, it could be outright dangerous if you’re in an abusive relationship.”
In addition to relationship advice, the Healthy Sex and Relationship event will offer free HIV-testing and protection through The SPOT, Supporting Positive Opportunities with Teens, as well as pregnancy counseling through Birthright. Do not forget to try a sexy cupcake, back by popular demand, according to Student Activities Council President Troy Rolen.
“You may learn something, you can get a free sexy cupcake, you can get free testing, of course you don’t have to – maybe get a free condom,” Rolen said. “It’s up to the students and what they want.”
If you are in an unhealthy relationship and need help, the counseling department offers free and confidential services any time. Call (314) 984-7575 for more information.
