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Men get excited
for sexual health at fair
By Kristen Force
On-line Forty-Niner
Sex proved to be
the main selling point at the Men's Health Fair Thursday in
the University Student Union.
One of the most
noticeable tables was called Sexual Health, or as the students
called it, "The Sex Table." The exhibit displayed
numerous varieties of condoms, diaphragms, lubricating jellies
and information on ways to practice safe sex.
Nurses Helen Valentine
and Debbie Niemeyer explained how to properly use the products
and answered any question's students had about sexual health.
Although no official
numbers had been totaled, event coordinator Kristina Mellon
said the turnout for the event was good and that men composed
a high percentage of the students in attendance.
"We hope that
as our reputation gets out there and as more people know about
us, more and more students will be attending this annual event,"
Mellon said.
A lecture on tattoos
and body piercing was popular with students in attendance
as well. Dr. Nicole Kester-Greene discussed the safest methods
to get tattoos and piercings, the best ways to prevent infection
and the risks associated with them.
The event featured
opportunities for students to test their health and fitness
with body fat measurements, blood pressure tests and a weightlifting
room.
While the guys were very interested in the sexual education
displays, they had a tendency to shy away from the booth about
cancer.
"The men just
need a little encouragement, that's all," said Anthony
Dorse, a physician at the Student Health Center. "Once
you make eye contact and reel them in they are very receptive
to the information."
Kyle Mori, a sophomore
criminal justice major said he liked the program and found
it very informative.
"I came for
an assignment, but I ended up staying longer than I expected,"
Mori said. "I really liked the preventing colds and flu
booth because I am always getting sick."
The Men's Health
Fair was sponsored by the Student Health Center and the Division
of Student Services. This is the second year of the program
at Cal State Long Beach.
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