Sex Week 2023

Hood College is raising awareness about safe sex and healthy relationships with Sex Week 2023!

Check out these fun, informative and FREE events on campus. Don't forget to register for the events in Pergola Connect!

Monday, February 6

HIV Screening with the Frederick County Health Department
1-3 p.m. | Beneficial-Hodson Library and Learning Commons

Did you know that teens and young adults account for 20 percent of all new HIV cases? Did you know that HIV is fully treatable? Or that there’s a medication called PrEP that reduces your chances of contracting HIV? Stop by the library and learning commons café to receive a free HIV screening test, learn about PrEP, pick up complimentary safe sex supplies and get information about free, at-home testing for other STIs.

Safe and Healthy Queer Relationships
7-8:30 p.m. | Coblentz Hall, Dreiling Seminar Room

Hosted by SPARC and the Queer Student Union.

Tuesday, February 7

Lunch and Learn: Normalizing Sex with Jennifer Keilholtz, M.S.’20, LCPC
12-1 p.m. | Whitaker Commons

Join alumni Jennifer Keilholtz, M.S.’20, for this presentation that explores our beliefs and understanding of sexuality. What beliefs should we keep? Which should we throw out? Participate in a contextualized sexuality model and personal exercise. We will discuss ways to communicate what we learn and need sexually from partners and common obstacles in communication around sex.

Registration required by 2/5.

Mindful Making: Valentine’s Day Cards
3-5 p.m. | Whitaker 220

Create a custom Valentine’s Day card for a friend or partner. Sweet treats will be provided!

Wednesday, February 8

Lunch and Learn with Runako Allsopp, J.D.
1-2 p.m. | Coblentz Hall, Dreiling Seminar Room

Join Hood's Title IX Coordinator Runako Allsopp, J.D. for a thought-provoking discussion about sexual harassment on college campuses.

Whit Wednesday: There’s Power in Your Pleasure with Jennifer Eden
7:30-9 p.m. | Whitaker Commons

It’s time to take the taboo out of our pleasure! Asking for what you want and being prepared to receive it are the keys to having your desires fulfilled. In this session, we’ll explore what it looks like to set and honor boundaries, express and receive enthusiastic consent, and build a self-pleasure practice that lays the foundation for what you want from a partner.

Thursday, February 9

Black Love in the Media
8-9:30 p.m. | Whitaker Commons

Hosted by SPARC and the Black Student Union.

Friday, February 10

Discover Your Love Language with Rev. Beth O’Malley
11 a.m.-1 p.m. | Coblentz Dining Hall

Join Hood's Dean of the Chapel Rev. Beth O'Malley for an informative workshop on healthy habits for communicating intimacy and boundaries.

Monday, February 13

Love and Intimacy Styles: Creating Vision Boards
8-9 p.m. | Whitaker Commons

Hosted by the Student-led Peer Advocacy for Healthy Relationships and Consent (SPARC).

Tuesday, February, 14

Believe it or Not with the Feminist Student Union
1-2 p.m. | Whitaker 220

Join the Feminist Student Union for lunchtime trivia about gender roles.

Brie in Love: DIY Charcuterie Boards with CAB
5:30-9 p.m. | Whitaker Commons

Stop by for a refreshing mocktail before your Valentine’s Day plans. Craft your own charcuterie board while discussing healthy relationships with your partner or friends.