Healthy Relationships
Promoting Health. Supporting Students. Changing Lives.
Project Protect
The choice to be sexually active or to abstain from sexual activity is personal and should be based on the values and beliefs of the individual.
We focus on providing students with accurate information about the results of their sexual behavior and provide an open, honest, non-judgmental environment for students to learn about sexual wellness.
Are You Sexually Well?
A sexually well person:
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Makes responsible sexual choices that are consistent with their values and beliefs.
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Refrains from using sex to manipulate, coerce, exploit, or influence others.
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Minimizes unwanted consequences through communication, protection, and risk reduction measures.
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Understands their sexuality and the sexuality of others.
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Respects that each person expresses their sexuality differently
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Accepts the diversity of values and beliefs about sexuality that exist.
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Understands that all sexual decisions have effects or consequences.
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Realizes that abstaining from sexual activity is the most effective method of preventing the unintended consequences of sex.
HIV Testing
Why Should I Consider Getting Tested?
To know your HIV status is important for your health, your relationships, your life and your future. The growth of new infections continues to pose serious health risks.
In 2016, an estimated 38,700 Americans became newly infected with HIV. Gay, bisexual, and other men who have sex with men bear the greatest burden by risk group, representing an estimated 26,000 of new HIV infections per year.
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In 2017, youth aged 13 to 24 made up 21% (8,164) of new HIV diagnoses in the United States and dependent areas. Youth with HIV are the least likely of any age group to be linked to care in a timely manner and have a suppressed viral load.
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Testing is the gateway to treatment and effective treatment is a great HIV prevention tool—it saves lives and prevents HIV transmission.
FAQ
Questions?
Email your questions to HWPS@auburn.edu. Questions will be answered on a first come, first serve basis.