Dickinson College Student Health Services

Information about sexuality resources

DO YOU KNOW. . .

There is a comprehensive women's and men's health care service available to you at Health Services.

Services are provided by the Nurse Practitioners, who have many years of experience in women's and men's health care. All visits are completely confidential.

SERVICES

Pelvic exams
Pap Smears
Breast exams and instructions in self breast examination
Diagnosis/treatment of common problems:
Vaginitis (yeast, bacteria)

Chlamydia

Genital warts (HPV)

Herpes

Pelvic inflammatory Disease

Dysmenorrhea (painful periods)
Birth control counseling and dispensing of oral contraceptives, diaphragms, and condoms
Pregnancy testing
Emergency contraception pills and information

Emergency Contraceptives are now sold without a prescription, over-the-counter.
Link here for local pharmacy prices and locations.
Confidential HIV testing
STD testing (Chlamydia, Gonorrhea, Herpes, HPV)
Free male exams including free urine Chlamydia tests
Referral to outside agencies, nurse practitioners, or physicians
Health education videos
         Making Decisions About Sex
         Your Pelvic and Breast Exam
         Birth Control Methods

We encourage you to plan ahead if you are going to be sexually active.

If you fear pregnancy, please call or come in to see us as soon as possible. We may be able to allay your fears just by getting a good history and talking to you about your concerns. Remember, confidentiality will be honored.

If you are in need of emergency contraception when the Health Center is closed, it is now available over-the-counter at most pharmacies. Prices vary.

SOME FACTS TO REMEMBER

nOral contraceptives (birth control pills) do not prevent sexually transmitted diseases.

nAny women using the pill should also use condoms to help prevent sexually transmitted diseases, including HIV (the virus that causes AIDS - Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome).

nLatex condoms are the best, according to the latest research, in helping to prevent the transmission of the HIV virus; however, condoms MAY NOT BE 100% EFFECTIVE.

nOil based lubricants such as Vaseline cause the breakdown of latex, leaving a condom more permeable to the HIV virus and other sexually transmitted diseases. A water based lubricant should be used, such as K-Y lubricant or Astroglide. Read the label carefully of any lubricant you buy.

ALTERNATIVES (other agencies doing pregnancy testing)

1. Planned Parenthood 243-0515

2. Birth Right (alternative to abortion) 243-1918

3. Physician's and nurse practitioner's private practices

4. "At home" pregnancy tests can be purchased at any drug stores.

EDUCATIONAL SERVICES

1.Educational programs include birth control methods, sexually transmitted diseases, emergency contraceptive pills, breast self-exam.

2.Peer Educators

A PERSONAL NOTE

The best friend you will ever have is you. Don't let other people make decisions for you. Don't feel pressured into becoming sexually active before you are ready just because you are now in college and think everyone else is "doing it." Be assertive and independent! Everyone else is not doing it. If you do choose to be sexually active, you have an obligation to be responsible and careful. An ounce of prevention can save an enormous amount of emotional pain and suffering later.

Sexual Assault

If you feel you have been sexually assaulted, please link here for information regarding resources available to you.


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