Your guide to sexual wellness

April 8th through April 12th is a time for celebrating sexual wellness at Temple University during Sex Ed Week. This year, we're honoring the Intersections of Pleasure, Education, and Safety as we acknowledge every individual's right to affirming sexual experiences.

Circles of Sexuality

The Circles of Sexuality acknowledge the many components that may make up an individual's experiences. They reflect how varied sexuality can be from person-to-person, and inform how we think about and express ourselves.

Sex Ed Week includes five days of education and entertainment opportunities to engage with on-campus. Alongside these opportunities, we welcome you to use this guide to meaningfully reflect and interact with offerings throughout the week.

Find what feels good to you, and take time this week to really listen to your body. You deserve pleasurable, affirming sexual experiences, free from coercion and full of joy 💖

Circles of Sexuality Campus Guide

Text at the bottom says "Circles of Sexuality" in black. One circle in the center of the image is surrounded by five other circles. The circle in the center has an off-white background and says "Power and Agency" in pink. The circle above this is orange and says "Sensuality". The next circle is pink and says "Intimacy". The next circle is purple and says "Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity". The next circle is teal and says "Sexual and Reproductive Health". The next circle is green and says "Sexual Behaviours and Practices".

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TIPS FOR INTENTIONAL ONLINE DATING

Online dating can be a great way to meet new people who you may otherwise have never crossed paths with. While it can be fun, convenient, and exciting, it's important to practice safety and intentionality when online dating. Remember the following tips:

Be informative of sharing personal information online; know what sensitive info you are sharing and to whom
Share profiles and details with friends before meeting up
Always meet in a public place
Communicate date plans with friends beforehand

Trust your gut, and know you're worthy of fulfilling, safe connections. Explore more safe online dating tips with Love is Respect.

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Get to know campus resources

Gender, Sexuality, and Women's Studies

Classes, internships, and student organizations dedicated to exploring sexuality and identity.

Institute on Disabilities

Programs and services dedicated to ensuring all people are valued and respected, and people with disabilities and their families receive the support and respect they deserve.
Healthy sexuality training.

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Sexual mindfulness

Mindfulness, the practice of being present, observing thoughts nonjudgmentally, and paying attention to how our body is feeling, can be applied to sexuality. A great way to practice mindfulness is by participating in a quick mediation.

Share your thoughts

Sexuality is an ever-evolving process, therefore the Wellness Resource Center encourages you to use this digital guide beyond Sex Ed Week. We want to hear from you to continue improving Sex Ed Week offerings for years to come. Please take this brief, four question survey to help us improve our programs. Your perspective is valuable, and we appreciate your time.

If you have any questions or want to learn more about programming, please email TUWellness@temple.edu. Please note this is not a confidential email address and is only monitored during business hours, Monday-Friday, 8:30am-5:00pm. For 24/7 resources and information regarding mental health care services, please visit our website.

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