Sexual Health Resources

The Laurie Hamre Center for Health and Wellness is a great place to start. This on-campus option offers a full range of sexual health services, including STI (sexually transmitted infection) testing, sexual health exams, and birth control consultations. A consultation is always free. We will take the time to answer your questions about anything and everything. Don't know how to put on a condom? We are here to help!

A few other options are Planned Parenthood on Vandalia (right off the 63) and Family Tree Clinic (walking distance from Macalester, on Dayton), and Red Door Clinic (downtown Minneapolis). You can set up an appointment online or take a look at their online resources if you have other questions. These clinics will not be free but will work with your insurance. If you have questions about whether insurance will cover your care, call ahead and ask to speak with someone about payment and your insurance. Also always make sure to bring your insurance card to all medical appointments.

Order a Safer Sex Kit from the Hamre Center. All products and information are available anonymously and free. Request your kit by going to the 'Safer Sex Kits' tab of this website and filling out the online form. If you are looking to learn more about contraception (sometimes called birth control), Planned Parenthood has a great resource that helps you decide what method might be best for you and your partner(s).

• Jen Jacobsen, Executive Director of the Hamre Center

Located: office in the Hamre Center, email: jjacobs4@macalester.edu

Role: works with the community on sexual violence, everyday consent, and respect; a resource for community members struggling with an experience related to sexual violence; a resource for education

When could I go here: if you have questions about sexual respect and consent; if you want to speak to a confidential resource related to sexual violence; if you want to collaborate on an education project

• Laura Creech, Title IX Coordinator

Located: Humanities building, suite 115e; email: titleixcoordinator@macalester.edu

Role: Title IX (9), sexual misconduct, and bias coordinator

When could I go here: if I have questions, concerns, or would like to report an experience of sexual violence or misconduct; if I have questions or are unsure about the nature of sexual violence or misconduct; if I need/want supportive resources related to sexual violence or misconduct

• Audrey Seligman and Cassandra Worner, Health Promotion Specialists

Located: email: aseligma@macalaster.edu, cworner@macalester.edu

Role: oversees Sexy and other health promotion related work

When could I go here: if I have questions related to Sexy or any of the materials covered during my training; if I want to collaborate with Sexy on a project or want Sexy to speak to my group; if I want further information or resources related to sexual health or consent

• Phia Mitnick and Rebecca Driker-Ohren, Lead Sexy Trainers

Located: email: smitnick@macalester.edu, rdrikero@macalester.edu

Role: Student leaders for Sexy

When could I go here: if I have questions related to Sexy or any of the materials covered during my training; if I want to collaborate with Sexy on a project or want Sexy to speak to my group; if I want further information or resources related to sexual health or consent

If you have experienced unwanted behavior or unwanted sexual contact or harassment, Laura Creech (the Title IX coordinator) is a great person to ask questions or address concerns. Email titleixcoordinator@macalester.edu to speak with Laura or visit her office on the first floor of the humanities building, Suite 115e. Visit these sites to find more information about Title IX and Reporting, confidential and non-confidential resources, and LGBTQ resources and support.

Anonymous sexual violence report form

Support resources for survivors of sexual violence

24 Hour confidential hotline: SOS 651-266-1000

Online Resources:

https://www.scarleteen.com/: "inclusive, comprehensive, supportive sexuality and relationships information for teens and emerging adults"

Great for: finding more in depth pieces on much of the same information covered by sexy trainings and our instagram posts. Covers everything from questioning sexuality or gender identity to the basics of foreplay!

https://goaskalice.columbia.edu/: "The Go Ask Alice! site is supported by a team of Columbia University health promotion specialists, health care providers, and other health professionals, along with a staff of information and research specialists and writers."

Great for: asking specific questions related to sexual health, as well as well-researched articles regarding sex and sexual health.

https://www.smittenkittenonline.com/: "The Smitten Kitten is a sex-positive, education-based, body-safe sex toy store located in Minneapolis"

Great for: Any sex toy needs! They also have their own sexual health education resources, including free public workshops. Currently only available for online orders.

https://shopenby.com/: "we are your one stop shop for all things lusty. We are a Black/Trans owned company run by 3 enby's and believe that all bodies deserve affirmation and pleasure. We strive to create a safer, and more comfortable sex-toy shopping experience for the Queer community and more specifically gender non-conforming, trans and non-binary people."

Great for: A trans/nonbinary inclusive sex toy shopping experience. They also donate 2% of profits to underfunded organizations! Only available for online orders.