A sexual health awareness workshop (SHAW) is being held this Tuesday, Oct. 9th by the Student Health Resource Center and will be open to all, not limited to students. The workshop is being held from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. in room 268.
SHAW is a free two-hour workshop that takes place numerous times throughout the year. Topics discussed include "gynecological exam, clinical breast exam, breast and testicular self-exam, birth control methods, STIs and HIV/AIDS, safer sex techniques, and partner communication." Females are encouraged to bring their partners.
Young women are able to obtain birth control and learn how to practice a healthy sex life. Below is listed the types of birth control offered by the student health center and their costs.
Birth Control Prices (All prices subject to change)
Types of Birth Control and Cost
Types of Birth Control and Cost
Birth Control Pills
Aviane (generic for Alesse) $12.65
Cyclessa $2.50
Apri (generic for Desogen) $2.20
Kariva (generic for Mircette) $17.40
Mononessa (generic for Ortho Cyclen) $22.05
Ortho Tri-Cyclen Lo $5.00
Portia (generic for Nordette) $12.65
Trinessa (generic for Ortho TriCyclen) $22.20
Yasmin $51.35
Seasonique (3 month supply) $155.45
Vaginal Ring
Nuva Ring $35.10
Injection ("The Shot")
Depo Provera (one injection/3 months) $52.00
Aviane (generic for Alesse) $12.65
Cyclessa $2.50
Apri (generic for Desogen) $2.20
Kariva (generic for Mircette) $17.40
Mononessa (generic for Ortho Cyclen) $22.05
Ortho Tri-Cyclen Lo $5.00
Portia (generic for Nordette) $12.65
Trinessa (generic for Ortho TriCyclen) $22.20
Yasmin $51.35
Seasonique (3 month supply) $155.45
Vaginal Ring
Nuva Ring $35.10
Injection ("The Shot")
Depo Provera (one injection/3 months) $52.00
If the designated workshops do not work with your schedule, the student health center will allow seperate appointments to be scheduled.
Don't be intimidated, health should be a top priority! The student health center is here to assist!
