Sexual Health

Test your sexual health knowledge with Fact or Fiction!

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There are SO many myths out there about preventing pregnancy. These videos set the record straight!

Do you have more questions about sexual health or safe sex, please contact the Wellness Educator at IUPUI Student Health Services. 317-274-WELL.

Health & Wellness Fair

It's a bird! It's a plane! No, it's the IUPUI Health & Wellness Fair!

Mark your calendars for the IUPUI Health and Wellness Fair taking place on Thursday April 19^th from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm in the Taylor Courtyard and Taylor Hall Room 104.

There will be tons of free health screenings including dental exams performed by the IU Dental School and vision tests offered by IU School of Optometry. There will also be free cholesterol, glucose, blood pressure, and body fat/bmi screenings. Free rapid HIV testing will also be available along with spinal alignment tests and free massages.

A Green Smoothie Demonstration will take place beginning at 11:00 am consisting of making smoothies from local and organic kale and other fruits and veggies. Don’t miss out on the free samples! The Green Smoothie Demonstration is co-sponsored by SWELL and Whole Foods Market.

There will also be free fitness demonstrations including Fitness Fusion at 12:00 pm and Zumba at 1:00 pm. These fitness demonstrations are co-sponsored by PETM.

Other activities include volleyball provided by Campus Recreation and a Rock Climbing Wall provided by Army ROTC.

There will be tons of information and resources on various health and wellness including nutrition, fitness, mental and sexual health.

Goody bags to attendees and giveaways awarded throughout the fair. Some giveaways include Pacer Tickets, T-shirts, a $25 gift certificate to Whole Foods Market, and much more!

For more information, please contact Emily Werner at wernere@iupui.edu or call (317) 274-WELL.

National Sleep Awareness Week

March 5th through March11th is National Sleep Awareness Week

As you are well aware, sleep is an important element of your overall health and well-being. Most adults need 7-8 hours of sleep per night and many college students don’t even come close. A lack of sleep can lead to poor performance in classes and at work. Insufficient sleep can also affect your mood resulting in irritability and is linked to troubled relationships.


Here are a few things to try to improve your night’s sleep.

Try to stick with a sleep schedule where you go to sleep up and wake up at the same time each day.

Avoid caffeine and other stimulants, which can take up to 8 hours to fully wear off.

Try to relax and unwind before bed. Stress and anxiety are a major factor contributing to lack of sleep.

Try to identify a few different stress management techniques that help you such as reading, listening to music or meditating.

Good luck and sweet dreams.

Let's Talk About Sex, Baby

Let's Talk About Sex, Baby is on Wednesday Feb. 8th beginning at 6:00 pm in Campus Center (CE) 307.

Come learn how to have safe sex! Pick up your FREE safe sex kits and other goodies.

Top tips on how to have safe sex:

1. ALWAYS wear a condom.
2. Protect yourself during all forms of sexual activity.
3. Get yourself tested!
4. Ask your partner to get tested.
5. Don't mix alcohol and drugs with sex.
6. Communicate with your partner about what you expect for your relationship.

Questions? Please contact the Wellness Educator at 317.274.WELL or email wernere@iupui.edu.

SUPER BOWL XLVI

If you are living under or rock, you may not know that Super Bowl XLVI is taking place in Indianapolis on the Sunday February 5th. But the "SUPER" Party starts much earlier. Many activities including the Super Bowl Village and the NFL Experience kicks of this weekend - on Friday January 26th.

But did you also know that the Super Bowl, like other large sporting events, can be dangerous. There is important information you should know about the Super Bowl before you head downtown to keep yourself and your friends safe!

• Alcohol related arrests increase during the Super Bowl.
• A large number of alcohol related car crashes and fatalities usually happen during Super Bowl weekend.
• "The Super Bowl is one of the biggest human trafficking events in the United States." (TX Attorney General)
• The risk for sexual assault is greater during large sporting events.

So what should you do to STAY SAFE?

• Go with a group of friends AND return with a group of friends.
• Let people know where you may be going if you are traveling alone.
• Leave valuables at home. (Large events are key places for pickpocketing)
• Leave large amounts of cash at home.
• Be smart when going off with new people you meet. You just met them and may not know them as well as you would like.
• Human trafficking can be an issue at these events, please BE AWARE OF YOUR SURROUNDINGS AT ALL TIMES.
• Report anything that apears suspicious to the police immediately.
• Remember that you are a part of a community

(information compiled by IUPUI Housing & Residence Life and IUPUI CAPS)

New Year, New You

Is getting in shape and/or eating healthier part of your New Year’s Resolutions?

Come to the program New Year, New You on Wed. Jan. 18^th from 6:00-7:00 pm in CE 148 and get help with your fitness and nutrition goals. Personal trainers from INShape IUPUI and a Registered Dietician will be available to consult with you one-on-one. Fitness and Wellness Screenings will be provided for free. Screenings include body fat/bmi, target heart rate, blood pressure, cholesterol and glucose. Participants will also receive a free Get Fit goodie bag and other goodies.

For more information, please contact Emily Werner at wernere@iupui.edu or call 317-274-WELL. This program is part of the Wellness Wednesdays Program Series sponsored by Student Health Services, part of the Division of student Life.

Wellness Screenings

It’s a new year and Student Health Services wants you to live life WELL in 2012! Wellness Screenings resume for the Spring semester on Monday January 9^th.  We offer a number of FREE wellness screenings to students ranging from blood pressure, cholesterol levels, glucose levels, body fat analysis, body mass index, height/weight, vision, pregnancy and strep test.  BRAND NEW this semester is the opportunity for students to receive a HDL and LDL cholesterol test. This test does require fasting for 8-10 hours prior to test. Wellness consultations, referrals, and resources are also available. Free Wellness Screenings are offered Monday through Thursday from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm in Campus Center Student Health located in Campus Center Suite 213 (next to the JagTag office). Both walk-ins and appointments are welcome. For more information about Student Health Services, please visit our website at http://health.iupui.edu. For more information about Wellness Screenings or other wellness events, please call 317-274-WELL or email Emily Werner at wernere@iupui.edu.