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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 »

April 25, 2018 at 9:08 pm

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 »

October 1, 2017 at 10:46 pm

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 »

August 23, 2017 at 4:20 pm

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 »

July 11, 2017 at 5:27 pm

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 »

June 24, 2017 at 11:38 am

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 »

March 7, 2017 at 9:31 pm

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 »

February 28, 2017 at 9:29 pm

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 »

February 13, 2017 at 9:23 pm

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 »

February 8, 2017 at 11:08 pm

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 »

January 31, 2017 at 11:43 pm

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 »

November 9, 2016 at 9:30 pm

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 »

October 26, 2016 at 8:55 pm

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 »

October 19, 2016 at 11:36 pm

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 »

December 2, 2015 at 8:59 pm

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 »

November 2, 2015 at 9:57 pm