UCLA Bruins & Sex: Although some college students tend to overestimate how much sex others are having or think that everyone is not “doing it”, there is no “normal”, right or wrong amount to have. In fact, 51.5% of undergraduate UCLA Bruins self-report having NEVER engaged in sexual activity*. What truly matters here is what is right and/or pleasurable for you –and- when you’re ready (even if this includes sexual abstinence).
HEART's goal is to foster a healthy, sexuality-positive campus environment by providing Bruins with comprehensive sexual health education, safer sex materials and resources to support (and/or further support) Bruins’ journey towards becoming informed and confident.
Furthermore, in an effort to remain aware of sexual health issues, institutional culture and policies impacting students well-being, we partner with student leaders, staff, faculty and sit on campus-wide committees.
Our core values,
- Enhance Bruins sexual health and consent awareness through education. Being informed is the first step in taking charge of your sexual health, whether or not you are currently sexually active. Optimal sexual health requires understanding your physical, emotional, and psychological wants and needs and ensuring that consent is given/received every step of the way.
- Empower Bruins in feeling comfortable with their bodies and making informed decisions about their sex and sexuality, including whether or not to be sexually active.
- Increase Bruins’ sense of self-efficacy to make informed decisions regarding their sexual health.
- Cultivate an inclusive and sex-positive sexual health campus culture by addressing institutional barriers and providing relevant educational resources that are inclusive of all races/ethnicities, genders, sexual orientations and levels of sexual knowledge and experience practices.
Sexual health and sexuality are relevant to all of us - whether you’re abstinent, a sexual novice, very experienced
It doesn't matter whether you are single, dating, in a relationship; it doesn’t matter how you identify yourself sexually. Sexuality is part of who you are, and healthy sexuality is important to your overall wellness. You should have as much information as possible to make informed choices about sexuality.
*UCLA SAIRO - NCHA 2021
Resources
We invite you to learn more about the following topics so you can make informed decisions about your sexual health:
Birth Control
Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender & Queer Health
How to be Sexcessful
Learn more about consent, healthy communication and relationships, and more!
The Sexual Reprise
Join members of the UCLA Sexual Health Coalition (DJ Beans and DJ Tofu Heartburn) as we bring in guests to discuss various aspects of sexual health, pleasure, and politics, play sexy tunes, and generally have a good time.
UCLA Sexual Health Map!
A one-stop map offered to navigate your sexual health needs within our Los Angeles community!
STI/HIV Testing Fee Rates
The Ashe Center offers testing for sexually transmitted infections (STIs) as part of a primary care visit, or ordered individually through the Patient Portal for self-testing.
Gynecology Services
Breast and gynecologic exams (Pap smears), birth control advice, pregnancy testing, and counseling, screening for STIs, medication abortion, and diagnosis of gynecological disorders information are just one click away!
Bruin Love Station
The Bruin Love Station (BLS) is a mobile cart that offers free safer-sex supplies, educational materials, campus resource information, and opportunities for students to converse with trained peers and professional staff. It is available for co-programming and participation in campus events.
