Starting and Staying Healthy as a Ram
Sexual Health
The CSU Health Network offers many resources regarding sexual health. If you choose to be sexually active, it's important to have good sexual health, mentally and physically.
Consent
Consent is a very straight forward concept. No means no, and it needs to be respected. Although it's an easy concept, it's important to be educated. There are ways to give consent and there are ways to not give consent. It is important to have a strong understanding of both if you plan on being sexually active. Communication with your partner is always key!
CSU offers plenty of resources for support of sexual assault. There is always help offered to you. Take advantage of these resources! Most of these resources are easily accessible through the CSU Women and Gender Advocacy Center.
The CSU Women and Gender Advocacy Center offers plenty of resources regarding sexual health and other forms of support.
Protection
Protection regarding sexual health can be found in many forms all over campus. Protection can be used to prevent sexually transmitted diseases and pregnancy.
Condoms can be found at the health center on campus as well as all of the residence halls.
Other forms of contraceptives can be found at drug stores throughout Fort Collins and the pharmacy of the health center.
If you are seeking birth control that require a prescription, the health center's women's care clinic offers a large variety of birth controls in order to fit your needs.
Testing
Regular testing is a very important part of maintaining sexual health. Symptoms for sexually transmitted diseases are rarely presented or obvious. Pregnancy testing is also important. Pregnancy tests that are bought over the counter aren't always accurate. Getting a pregnancy test at the health center will be much more accurate and doctors will be able to provide plenty of information.
The CSU health center can offer plenty of resources but there are also resources off campus if you prefer. Very close to campus, there is a Planned Parenthood. There is also a variety of other resources around Fort Collins, linked below.