Tag: sex and health column
Mayfest is a marathon, not a sprint: It’s time to prepare
Don’t miss out on all the Mayfest fun by making rookie mistakes. 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 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 »
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 »
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 »
Archambault: What sex means to me
Alex Archambault sums up her time as sex and health columnist by explaining what sex means to her. Read More »
Archambault: The science behind thrill-seeking personalities
We all know people who identify as thrill-seekers, or what Frank Farley — the former president of the American Psychological Association — calls them: “Type T personalities.” Read More »