Spring Break
Alpha Center for Women brings sexual activity seminar to CSU frats
Noel Dolan
Unfortunately, what the seductive Gucci ads casually don't mention are the numerous consequences for newly found sexual freedom.
The Colorado State University Alpha Center for Women has recently started a series of presentations on sexually transmitted diseases and making healthy choices in dating for CSU fraternities.
The Alpha Center's program focuses its presentations on abstinence and making healthy choices. They offer two presentations to the fraternities that focus on STDs and relationships.
"We want to bring to their attention some pluses to not being sexually active at this time. We just kind of want to challenge the guys to take their sexuality seriously. We really want to confront them with the realities and consequences of those situations," said Sarah McCormick, director of the student Alpha Center.
STDs are on the rise among college campuses, the most prevalent disease being Human Papilloma Virus, a viral infection. There are no cures for HPV; condoms are often ineffective in protecting against the disease.
"(HPV) is the most prevalent viral infection and is referred to as being epidemic in the United States. It's considered a precancerous condition for women," said Deb Morris, a health educator at Hartshorn Health Center.
HPV is a precancerous condition in both men and women. At least 90 percent of all cervical cancers occur from HPV, and more women die from HPV related causes than HIV. It's also been known to cause penal cancer in men.
