Think college students have heard all they need to about sex? Think again!

SEX 101 & 201 are sexuality education programs delivered to students at Chester County’s three main universities: Cheyney, West Chester, and Lincoln University. The programs were developed as a way for students to learn about sexuality in an interesting and non-threatening way.

What is unique about SEX 101 & 201, and perhaps what contributes to its success, is that the programs are conducted entirely by volunteers. Two to three times a year, we train interested volunteers to serve as Peer Educators who then go out the Universities and present students with a this interactive, informational program.

SEX 101 & 201 work to:

• give college students the information they need to prevent unplanned pregnancy and avoid infection with HIV and other sexually transmitted infections;
• help increase participants’ comfort level when discussing sexuality; and
• increase their knowledge of community resources for reproductive health care.

At the end of the program, students receive a SEX 101 CD case complete with safer sex kit.

Perhaps it’s the free safer sex kit that draws the students out. Or, maybe it’s the opportunity to talk openly about sexuality and to hear positive messages that reinforce healthy behavior. Whatever the reason, in the five years since we first began offering SEX 101 & 201, the programs’ popularity has continued to grow.

This year, interest and attendance has hit an all-time high. Residence Halls packed with students – and their questions – has become a regular occurrence for SEX 101 & 201 educators. As educators invested in the future of young adults in our community, we couldn’t be more pleased.

PPCC Needs SEX 101 & 201 Volunteers!

If you are interested in learning more about becoming a volunteer educator, please visit our volunteer page.

Questions?

Contact our Volunteer Coordinator at ppchestercty.vol@ppccpa.org.