Sex Ed Week
The Center for Health and Well-being is collaborating with partners both on an off campus to provide a fun-filled week sharing sexual health education with GVSU students. The planning committee is student-led with student wants and needs in mind.
Our approach, as we work to promote sexual health on campus, is to engage in evidence-informed, sex-positive, inclusive, affirming, and empowering messages to all students so that we can reduce shame and stigma while supporting students in making the best decisions for themselves. To that end, we will be hosting events on a variety of topics, identities, and sexual activities to give students the tools they need to make informed decisions for themselves.
We support all students as they navigate their own sexual health - whatever that means to them.
Sex Ed Week 2026
Monday (February 9th)
Documentary: Every Body (February 9th)
Where: Loosmore Auditorium ( Pew Campus )
When: 6:00-8:00pm
*Registration Not Required
INT 100/201 APPROVED
WIT Cart will be available
Join us for a night of reflection and learning. The stories of three individuals who have moved from childhoods marked by shame, secrecy and non-consensual surgeries to thriving adulthoods. River Gallo, Alicia Roth Weigel and Sean Saifa Wall are leaders in a fast-growing global movement advocating for greater understanding of the intersex community and an end to unnecessary surgeries. Woven into the story is a stranger-than-fiction case of medical abuse, which helps explain the modern-day treatment of intersex people.
Strong Bodies, Strong Boundaries -Build and Burn (February 9th)
Join Amelia for a fun, full-body workout! We will practice a variety of movements that aim to target each muscle group, utilizing dumbbells, TRX straps, resistance bands, and more! With a positive and encouraging environment, participants will strive for personal successes and leave feeling empowered!
Tuesday (February 10th)
GYT: FREE HIV Testing (February 10th)
Where: City Campus - Pew Campus - DeVos C
When: 12:00-3:00pm
*Registration not required.
Walk ins Welcome!
FREE HIV TESTING
- Simple finger prick - results within 30 minutes
- The Red Project will be hosting free rapid HIV testing
WIT Cart will be available.
Lunch and Learn: Ask A Sex-pert (February 10th)
Where: Center for Women and Gender Equity ( Kirkoff 1201)
When: 12:00-2:00pm
*Registration not required.
INT 100/201 APPROVED
WIT cart available
The Center for Women and Gender Equity is excited to bring Heather Alberda, GVSU’s Health Promotion Specialist, as a guest speaker for Sex Ed Week
Please join Sex-pert Heather in the CWGE lobby 1201 Kirkhof on Tuesday, Feb. 10th from 12- 2:00pm for a judgement-free conversation on sexual health. Refreshments and free giveaways provided! All are welcome.
Cupid Shuffle Line Dancing (February 10th)
Feel the energy and groove to the beat in this exciting NEW line dancing class! No partner? No problem. Move to a mix of pop and country hits, get your heart pumping, and have a blast. Perfect for all skill levels—dance, laugh, and let the good times roll!
Wednesday (February 11th)
Condoms, Pleasure, and PrEP...Oh My! (February 11th)
Where: Rainbow Resource Center
When: 11:00am-12:00pm
*Registration not required
WIT Cart Available
“Pleasure, Condoms and PrEP…Oh My!” is an engaging sex education session focused on safer sex practices and helping participants explore what options might be right for them. The session highlights condoms, PrEP, and other harm-reduction tools while emphasizing how these choices can increase pleasure, confidence, and connection rather than limit them.
Donuts, Dialogue & Wellness - Student Senate Takeover! (February 11th)
Where: Kirkhof Lobby
When: 11:00am-1:00pm
WIT Cart Available
Student Senate takes over Wednesday Wellness during Sex Ed Week! Stop by for a student-led conversation and activities centered on sexual health, consent, and campus well-being.
GYT: FREE STI/HIV Testing (February 11th)
Where: Kirkhof 2227/2228
When: 3:00pm-7:30pm
*Registration not required. Walk ins welcome!
FREE STI and HIV Testing
- FREE STI and HIV Testing
- The Ottawa County Department of Public Health will be offer either urine or vaginal swabs for Chlamydia and Gonorrhea
- The Grand Rapids Red Project will be providing rapid HIV tests.
WIT Cart will be available.in KC Lobby
Pop Culture Trivia: Sex Ed Week Edition (February 11th)
Where: Mary Idema Pew Library - Multipurpose Room - LIB 030
When: 6:00-7:00pm
*Registration not required
WIT Cart will be available.
Test Your Sex Ed Knowledge! How much do you know about sexual health and sexuality? Join us for a fun-filled trivia game to learn something new or flex your knowledge.
Students in attendance will form teams of varying sizes in a race to answer questions asked by the hosts.
It will be an evening of fun competition and teamwork with prizes, giveaways, and light refreshments.
GVSU Improv Group: Subject To Change (February 11th)
Where: Pere Marquette Room - Kirkhof Center
When: 8:00-9:00pm
FREE!
*Registration not required
WIT cart will be available
Subject To Change is GVSU's Comedy Improv Team that provides monthly shows to all who want to attend! STC's goal is to provide a place for anyone to relieve their stress and forget their troubles through comedy. STC does collaborations with GVSU throughout the semesters, and the Sex-Ed week show is one of them. Come check them out Wednesday, February 11th from 8-9 to get educated in a comedic way!
Love Your Body- Mindful Movement Yoga (February 11th)
If you’re looking for a calm and relaxing yoga class to wind down in the evening, then this class is for you! We will go through a series of postures/flows intended to increase strength and flexibility while simultaneously releasing stress.
Thursday (February 12th)
Reclaiming Intimacy: How Masculinity and Media Shape Sex, Desire, and Connection (February 12th)
Where: Kirkhof 2201
When: 5:00-6:30pm
*Registration not required
INT 100/201 APPROVED
Dinner Provided
From porn culture and video games to music videos, ads, and hookup culture, students are surrounded by messages that equate masculinity with sexual conquest, emotional distance, and performance. This workshop invites participants to critically examine how dominant media portrayals of masculinity shape expectations around sex, intimacy, and “proving” manhood—often promoting hypersexuality, objectification, and scripted behaviors that leave little room for genuine connection.
Beyond media influence, the session names a piece that is rarely discussed: how loneliness, emotional suppression, and fear of vulnerability can fuel hypersexual behaviors while simultaneously disconnecting men from authentic intimacy. Participants will explore how these pressures affect emotional well-being, relationships, and consent—without blame or shame.
The workshop concludes by introducing the Core 4 of Healthy Manhood—connection, authenticity, vulnerability, and empathy—and guides students in applying these principles to their own lives. Participants will leave with a personal framework for building healthier, more equitable, and mutually satisfying sexual and relational experiences grounded in respect, self-awareness, and care for others.
Sweat with Purpose - Cardio Dance (February 12th)
Get ready to move and groove with a high-energy cardio blast! We're turning up the heat with a mix of Latin, Hip Hop, African, Bollywood, Reggaeton, and more! Expect a killer combo of high and low intensity moves that can all be modified for any fitness level. The class is all about fun and high energy. Let's get this dance party started!!!!
Friday (February 13th)
Flowers and Affirmations (Friday Feb 13th)
Where: Kirkhof Lobby and DeVos Lobby
When: 11:00am-1:00pm
We are excited to bring you a beautiful blend of nature and positivity with our Flower & Affirmation Giveaway!
How It Works:
- Receive an inspiring affirmation card to uplift your spirit and keep you motivated and a beautiful flower.
Whether you're treating yourself or gifting a loved one, this giveaway is all about embracing the beauty of life and spreading positive energy.
Partners
Thank you to our planning committee members!!
Many thanks to Annie Graham MPH Candidate 2026 at GVSU, for spearheading the planning during her internship with the Center for Health and Well-being
