Sexual Health Week is designed to support Mohawk students in enhancing their overall well-being by encouraging safer practices in sexual and reproductive health, as well as fostering healthy relationships. Throughout the week, students will have access to resources, services, and strategies focused on improving sexual health and wellness.
Date | Activity | Location |
Tuesday , October 22nd | Pleasure Talks Join us for an engaging and interactive trivia event where students will test their knowledge about sexual pleasure, self-exploration, STI testing, birth control, and sexual and reproductive health! Participants will answer true or false statements in a fun and dynamic environment, designed to break down common misconceptions and increase awareness of key sexual health topics. | C-Wing Atrium 10 am to 2 pm |
Wednesday, October 23rd | Pee for Pizza Did you know sexually transmitted infections (STIs), like Chlamydia and Gonorrhea, can go unnoticed as they don’t often cause symptoms? To promote sexual health, the Health & Wellness Centre is teaming up with Hamilton Public Health and the MSA to offer free, confidential STI testing on October 23rd from 10 AM to 3 PM in the MSA Study Lounge. Stop by for a routine test, and enjoy a FREE slice of pizza! Plus, you'll have a chance to win awesome prizes, including gift cards. | MSA Heat Study Lounge 10 am to 3 pm |
Relationsh*t Happens-Boundaries, Boundaries, Boundaries: Saying No without Guilt Join us for a journey into the art of building better relationships—with yourself, your friends, and your romantic partners. Whether you're looking to improve your self-love game or avoid another texting disaster, this group is here to help you thrive. We’ll use humor, fun activities, and real-talk to explore the highs and lows of human connection.
Details on how to register online:
| Fennell Campus Residence-Meeting Room #1 5 pm to 6 pm | |
Thursday, October 24th | The Hep C team Are you or someone you know at risk for Hep C? The Wayside House Hep C Team is here to help with:
Whether you need help, want to learn more, or have questions, come chat with the Hep C team for information on prevention, treatment, and support. | C-Wing Atrium 10 am to 1 pm. |
All week | Sex in the Dark Submit your questions about sex, sexual and reproductive health, relationships, and more with the Health & Wellness Centre's new online platform. Questions are totally anonymous and answered by experts on sexual health from the HWC. Answers will be posted on the HWC's Instagram page (@connect2wellnessatmohawk), so make sure you are following!
| Online |
Sex in the Dark Cart - Contest Spot the HWC's peer health promoters (care crew) with the "Sex in the Dark Cart" around campus. Take a picture with the care crew and tag us (@connect2wellnessatmohawk) in your Instagram story for a chance to win a gift card giveaway! | Around Campus |
Questions about Sexual Health Week? Email us at hwc [at] mohawkcollege.ca (hwc[at]mohawkcollege[dot]ca).