Healthyhorns Play It Safe
Healthyhorns educates students about healthy sexuality. We empower you to make decisions that keep you safe, healthy and successful, including the choice not to have sex. If you choose to be sexually active, playing it safe means:
Protective Barriers
External condoms, internal condoms and dental dams reduce the risk of sexually transmitted infections (STIs). External condoms and internal condoms also prevent pregnancy. Use a protective barrier every time you have oral, anal or vaginal sex. Know where to get safer sex supplies and how to use them correctly.
Contraception
Choose a birth control method that works for you and your partner(s).
Vaccination
Get the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine to protect you from genital warts and cancer.
Communication
Talk with your partner(s) about healthy sexuality, including STI testing, pregnancy prevention and consent. Learn how to build and maintain a healthy relationship.
Sober
Avoid using alcohol and drugs before having sex. If you use alcohol and drugs, you are more likely to take risks, like not using a condom. Plus, you are less able to give and receive consent.
Education
Keep learning about what you can do to take care of your sexual health with one of our interactive workshops. All workshops are taught by our Longhorn Wellness Peer Educators or trained staff and are available to all UT students—all you have to do is get a few friends together and pick a time and place.
Get Tested
If you are sexually active, you should also get tested for STIs regularly and make sure you get yourself tested before you become sexually active with a new partner. At UHS, you can get easy, confidential STI testing.
For more information about healthy sexuality and relationships, please explore the healthy sexuality links on this page.Healthy Sexuality
Healthy Sexuality Topics
Classes and Workshops
Condoms
Contraception
Request Free/Low-Cost Condoms
Men's Sexual Health
Off-Campus STI / HIV testing locations
Sexually Transmitted Infections
UHS STI Testing
UHS Sexual Assault Forensic Exams
AlcoholEdu and SAPU
Gynecology Clinic
