Sexual Health

Sexual Health

Sexuality is a huge part of a human being and it is very apparent through your college years. No matter whether you identify as straight, lesbian, gay, bisexual, other, the three things you need to remember are RESPECT, SAFETY and the most important one – THEIR CONSENT. Whoever you like, love safe sex. Also remember not everyone is sexually active in college so remember never to pressurise anyone into having sex and you yourself should never feel under pressure to have sex. Contraception: Most contraceptive methods are very effective when used correctly and consistently. A Dual Protection approach to contraception gives the best protection against pregnancy and sexually transmitted infections (STIs). However, simply put the only way not to get pregnant, or contract a STD or STI is abstinence - i.e. not having sex. If you do make the choice to have sex, be responsible and practice Safe Sex. What is Safe Sex? Safe Sex means enjoying sex to the fullest without transmitting, or acquiring, sexually related infections. Please visit the resource section and select welfare on www. mtucorksu.ie for more details. Note also that

condoms are available from the SU office free of charge, so don’t hesitate to drop in

and collect some. We also have a range of information leaflets in our office on Sexual Health matter in the SU office. The Medical Centre and the Counselling services here in MTU will also provide expert support to students.

Useful Websites: www.thinkcontraception.ie www.sexualwellbeing.ie/sexual-health/

16 Peters Street, Cork Mon-Fri: 9am to 7pm Helpline: 021 427 6676 Email: info@sexualhealthcentre.com Facebook.com/BeSexyStayHealthy

S.H.A.G* Campaign 17-19 Oct 2022

Accommodation

For a lot of you coming to MTU this year it will be your first time living away from home. Now you have to live in the real world of paying rent, bills, food, no more of mammy’s dinners. Take a look at these tips to make sure your move goes as smoothly as it can. When you’re renting it is very important to be aware of your tenancy rights as well as obligations. • Be Careful. It is important to have a written contract with your landlord as this will clarify the agreement for both you the tenant and the landlord. Remember that if you sign a contract or lease for a certain amount of time, then you are legally committing yourself to paying rent for that time. So, unless you’re completely comfortable and happy with the conditions, don’t sign anything. • Legally your landlord must give you a rentbook or written legal agreement or lease.

The rent book keeps track of all the payments you make throughout the year, i.e. rent/bills and can be extremely useful if problems arise between you and your landlord. If your landlord doesn’t offer you one, ask them for one. • Take photos of the house when you move in.

So, if something is broken, marked or stained before you move in you cannot be blamed for it. Also take photos when you’re moving out, this can really help when it comes to looking for your full deposit back. • Before you hand over any deposit/rent, make sure you check that the house is secure and that locks/windows/smoke alarms etc. are all in working order. Also check if important appliances such as the cooker, washing machine, television etc. are in good working condition. If not tell your landlord and if you are paying rent they should fix it.