Tag: sex and health
SU Health Services offers STD education workshop
While it’s good to have fun in college, it’s important to be responsible, especially when it comes to having sex. Read More »
4 ways to cope with the stress of internship season
If you’re feeling the pressure get to you, here are some tips to help keep things in perspective during the stressful time that is internship season. Read More »
Spring breakers beware: Returning to the cold is not your biggest concern
Sex & Health columnist Caroline Maguire explains why coming back to campus with a post-spring break tan shouldn’t be something to brag about. Read More »
Hot take: Cuffing season is a scam
Is cuffing season actually a thing? Sex and Health columnist Alex Erdekian explores this mystical season and its pros and cons. Read More »
A dive into the degrading world of fetishization Latinas live in
Sex and Health columnist Kat Sotelo describes the wrongs of fetishizing Latinas based on personal experiences. Read More »
Free condoms, exercise classes are part of a healthy college transition
There are many components to health, and maintaining all of them is extremely important. Learn how to do just that through these tips and university resources. Read More »
A mental health guide for your transition from high school to college
Maintaining mental health is not on the to-do list for most incoming freshmen. Here are some tips to make sure you have a healthy mental transition to college. Read More »
Erdekian: How to protect your skin (and prevent skin cancer) this summer
Sex and health columnist Alex Erdekian describes her experience having a dysplastic nevus removed this summer, and breaks down how to track your own skin cancer risk. Read More »
Erdekian: This dating app swerves Tinder’s boring banter, but it’s not for everyone
Sex and health columnist Alex Erdekian explains how the new dating app First has a fresh take on online dating, and she walks through how her "First" date went. Read More »
Drinking and smoking pot may equal intelligence
Sex and Health columnist Renata Husted discusses drinking and smoking pot could really be linked to academic success. Read More »
Why unfollowing your ex after a breakup is a necessity
Sex and Health columnist Renata Husted explains why you should stop what you’re doing and unfollow your ex. It’s for your own good. Read More »
Is monogamy old news? Polyamory is gaining traction, and pop culture should catch on
Just in time for Valentine’s Day, sex and health columnist Renata Husted explains how some people are sending flowers to more than one sweetheart. Read More »
Syracuse can learn from Seattle… when it comes heroin
The U.S. opioid epidemic knows no boarders. Columnist Renata Husted explains how Syracuse can look to Seattle for inspiration on how cities are trying to combat it. Read More »
Sex in an ‘Alternative Fact’ world
Believe it or not, we’re living in a world where alternative facts roam free. Columnist Renata Husted debunks some common ones found in the world of sex. Read More »
Feeling blue this winter? It might be more than just a bad day
Seasonal Affective Disorder affects many individuals in cold climates, but these tips and tricks just might help defeat the cabin fever. Read More »
The good, the bad and the ugly: Health discoveries that sound more fiction than fact
Everyone has heard a crazy myth about sex before, but what there are some that are true? Sex and health columnist Lydia Chan shares some unique discoveries. Read More »
Legalization of medical marijuana brings host of health benefits
Four states voted last week to legalize marijuana, bringing the total number of states to nine. Sex and health columnist Lydia Chan lists the health benefits of the drug. Read More »
SU student's viral note reminds the importance of sex etiquette
An SU student's note asking her neighbor to be courteous when having sex went viral this week, and sex and health columnist Lydia Chan is now taking the opportunity to recap the principles of sex etiquette. Read More »
Veganism can be good for you, both on the streets and in the sheets
Though many think veganism is all about saving animals and eating clean, sex and health columnist Lydia Chan says there maybe sexual advantages as well. Read More »
Getting tested is essential for everyone, relationship or not
Shortly after getting into a relationship, sex and health columnist Lydia Chan decides it's time to pop the question: "Have you been tested?" Read More »
Cuffing season actually has its own health benefits
It's every single person's least favorite time of the year: cuffing season. Besides being a way to stay warm this season, cuddling offers direct health benefits. Read More »
Nutrition professor continues legacy in 50th year of teaching
Sarah Short, one of SU's most long-standing Falk professors, has boasted a lifetime of exciting adventures, her personality bringing color to SU's history. Read More »
Binge drinking at night can affect your gym gains during the day
After passing out in the gym after a night of drinking, sex and health columnist Ryan Williams looks into how binge drinking can affect physical and mental health, including all the work you put into the gym. Read More »
Making embarrassing sexual mistakes is a part of life
What began as a flirty Snapchat quickly became an embarrassing event for columnist Ryan Williams. However, he took this experience in stride and grew from it. Read More »