From: Interfraternity Congress/Panhellenic Council
Date: February 14
Subject: Wellness Wednesday Newsletter


Happy Valentine's Day!

What a lovely holiday to talk about sexual and relationship wellness. Whether you are taken or single, take a minute to learn about FREE campus resources. Learn how to use a condom instead of Saran wrap. And More! Be informed and stay safe!

An excerpt from the CWRU Observer:
SEXPOpalooza excited students to discuss safe and consensual sex
Jordan Reif | September 13, 2019

SEXPOpalooza, a Co-hosted convention by Sexual Assault and Violence Educators (SAVE) and Greek Life, fostered discussions about safe and consensual sex.

Kat Taylor, a fourth-year student on the Interfraternity Congress-Panhellenic Council (IFC-PHC) and a volunteer at the event, said she hopes students “learn more about how to have these challenging conversations [about sex].” Especially, she said, because conversations about sex and sexuality are “things that our society says are taboo.” Taylor believes the event is an opportunity for students to educate themselves and carry what they have learned with them, acting as “future catalysts” for similar discussions.
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CWRU Consensual Relationship Policy

Office of Equity | Revised: 2023

Case Western Reserve University is a community that values an environment of inclusion, trust, and respect as beneficial for the working and learning environment of all its constituents. Romantic or sexual relationships may occur in a University environment given the numbers of people on a University campus. All relationships must be consensual; but, even though the relationship is consensual, it can raise serious concerns about the validity of the consent, conflicts of interest, and preferential treatment.

There are certain circumstances when romantic or sexual relationships are expressly prohibited, unless managed as described below:

  1. if between a supervisor and his/her supervised employee,
  2. if between a faculty member and his/her student (including without limitation graduate students),
  3. if between a supervising staff or student (including graduate student or teaching assistant) and his/her student, and/or
  4. if between a senior faculty member and a junior faculty member supervised by the senior faculty member.

The University considers sexual relationships, such as those above to be a basic violation of professional ethics and responsibility. Because of the asymmetry of these relationships, “consent” may be difficult to assess, may be deemed not possible, and may be construed as coercive. Such relationships also may have the potential to result in claims of sexual harassment.

Sexually Transmitted Infection Testing

It's really important to get tested if you think you have an STD, because some STDs can cause serious health problems if you don't treat them. Also, having an STD makes you more likely to get other STDs, like HIV. And it's best to find out right away if you have an STD, so you can avoid giving it to other people.

Utilize free testing resources at CWRU today!!

How to Use a Condom

1. Check the expiration date printed on the wrapper or box. Open condoms carefully so you don’t damage them — don’t use teeth or scissors.
2. Make sure the condom's ready to roll on: the rim should be on the outside so it looks like a little hat, and it will unroll easily.
3. Pinch the tip of the condom and place it on the head of the penis. If uncircumcised, it might be more comfortable to pull the foreskin back before placing the condom.
4. Unroll the condom down the shaft of the penis all the way to the base. Never put on multiple condoms at the same time. Never use oil based lubricants on latex. This may cause the condom to tear.
5. Have sex!
6. To remove a condom, hold onto the rim of the condom and pull the penis out. 
7. Carefully take off the condom away from your partner so you don’t accidentally spill anything on them. Throw the condom away in the garbage — don’t flush it down the toilet (it can clog pipes).

You can’t reuse condoms. Roll on a new condom every time you have vaginal, oral, or anal sex. You should also use a new condom if you switch from one kind of sex to another (like anal to vaginal).

LGBT Center Resources

The LGBT Center has reproductive health kits! This includes pregnancy tests, plan B, and condoms. The Center also stocks latex free condoms, oral dams, and water based lube!

How do you know if you are LGBTQ?
This is something that is deeply personal to each individual and it is ok to not know things about yourself right away. It is also ok if you have multiple identities and it is ok to have identities that change throughout your life as you continue to grow. What is important to remember is, never let anyone tell you who you are. You know yourself best. If people close to you don't love you as your whole self, they don't deserve to take up space in your life.

Relationship Help?

While we hope your Valentine's day will be enjoyable, sometimes relationships don't always turn out. If you are struggling to find help, please know there are resources on campus for you. No one deserves to be mistreated, abused, coerced, stalked, or extorted. However, the sad fact is, this can happen to anyone regardless of gender identity or sexual orientation. If you or a friend are struggling in their current relationship please get help at the links below.

EVENT

First Wellness Roundtable (2/26)

Monday, February 26
5:30pm - 6:30pm
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Our first roundtable of the semester covering alcohol abuse.
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EVENT

Therapy Dogs @ KSL!

Monday, February 19
12:30pm - 2:00pm
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Therapy dogs will be on the first floor on Monday, February 19th from 12:30 to 2 p.m. Stay as little or as long as you like!
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Wednesday, February 14
Start End   Event        
12:00pm 1:00pm Wellness Wednesday: Self-Care
4:30pm 5:30pm First CWRU Valentine's Day
5:00pm 9:00pm Chipotle With Se-xy
Thursday, February 15
7:00pm 9:00pm Valentine's Volleyball (& Free Hot Chocolate)
Friday, February 16
12:45am 2:00pm Cocovalent Bonding Valentines Edition
12:45pm 2:00pm Women in Economics Galentines
2:00pm 4:00pm Queer Craft Circle + Case Amateur Radio Club
4:00pm 6:00pm Information Fair(Diversity and Inclusion)
10:00pm 2:00am BHM Party Series: Love Galore
Saturday, February 17
11:00am 2:00pm Res Hall Rendezvous
2:00pm 6:00pm UPinBall Parlor
Monday, February 19
12:30pm 2:00pm Therapy Dogs @ KSL!
8:00pm 9:00pm I'm Fine, It's Fine, Everything is Fine.
Tuesday, February 20
1:00pm 4:00pm Mindful Activity Hour

Need Help Now?

Feeling like you need professional help to improve your physical, social, mental, sexual, academic, or spiritual wellness? There are staff on-campus always willing to help. Click or call today to learn more from our campus partners at Case Western Reserve University.

Campus Police/CWRU EMS
Division of Public Safety
Emergency Phone: 216.368.3333

Flora Stone Mather Center for Women
Tinkham Veale University Center 2nd Floor
Confidential Advocate Phone: 216.368.2536

Survivors and Friends Empowerment Line
Confidential Relationship Violence Support
24/7 SAFE Hotline: 216.368.7777

University Counseling Services Office
Dental Research Bldg. 2nd Floor
Phone/Counselor On-call: 216.368.5872

University Health Services Clinic
Dental Research Bldg. 1st Floor
Phone/Nurse On-call: 216.368.2450
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For more information, visit our website at greeklife.case.edu

Greek Life Office
Phone: 216.368.3954 | Email: greeklife@case.edu
Campus Location: 250 Tinkham Veale University Center
Office Hours: 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. (Monday - Friday)