No Barbies, no crying, and absolutely no dresses. We are definitely forgetting a couple “rules” but you catch our drift. Join us for the final event of Sex Week, a panel on how masculinity impacts us in the 21st century (bios below). Outdated social norms be damned.

Jacob Caponi

Jacob is a researcher who seeks to understand who is able to commit violence, why violence is committed, and the lasting effects of violence on communities. He was previously a Relationship Education and Violence Prevention student coordinator in the Student Wellness Center, community engagement intern at Equitas Health, and researcher at Hittle House (a residential tertiary prevention program for adolescent boys overcoming trauma). Jacob is currently a researcher on projects examining gender and genocide as well as help seeking behaviors for those experiencing multi-dimensional violence such as IPV, DV, poverty, racism, and xenophobia. Jacob also co-leads a Think Tank in Ohio Reformatory for Women addressing issues of gender based violence, trauma informed care, and best practices for reentry and reintegration for survivors and perpetrators of violence. 

Jeff Puster

Jeff Puster is the Campus-based Prevention Coordinator for the Sexual Assault Response Network of Central Ohio. His role is to work with colleges in Franklin County by assisting with existing programs, or introducing new programs to prevent sexual violence.  He has been with SARNCO less than 1 year, but prior worked for several years with families affected by intimate partner violence, who were participating in supervised visits. 

Katherine Miller

Katherine Miller is a Master of Social Work student at Ohio State. Her experience includes working with the Prevention Team at the Ohio Domestic Violence Network to engage men in gender-based violence prevention and volunteering as a hospital advocate with the Sexual Assault Response Network of Central Ohio.

Lizzie Howald 

HeForShe at OSU is a college chapter of the UN Women campaign for global gender equality. It is our belief that women's (and all gender identities) rights are basic human rights - and that it is the responsibility of everyone to secure this. Lizzie Howald is a senior studying arts management and studio art. She has been the President of HeForShe at OSU for two years. Her passion for gender equality is focused on equity in the arts, but she is ready to get fired up about any gender-based issue you can name.

If at the end of our many Sex Week events, you still have an unanswered question, we are confident that this carefully selected panel of professional sexperts will be able to help. The panelists backgrounds' span academia, activism, sex work, and more. Come by for an open Q&A, and a comprehensive discussion on sexual pleasure and health.

Body positivity is something we all struggle with, and likely something you’ve talked about before, but the problem goes so much deeper. Join Body Sense, another amazing OSU student organization, for a conversation dedicated to this.

Chances are your high school sex education was pretty heteronormative. If you missed out on some crucial information, you’ll definitely want to join us for this event, led by the amazing Kaleidoscope Youth Center!

Do you ever wonder about the many types of sex toys the world has to offer? Lucky for you, Columbus' local female-owned sex shop, The Garden, is ready to educate you about all of the different sex toys that can enhance or revolutionize your sexual experience, with or without partners. 

Join us for an experiential and movement-based workshop with international tantra and sex coach, Briana Cribeyer.  Wear comfortable clothing, as Briana will lead us through exercises incorporating a variety of disciplines, designed to deepen, expand, and explore the relationship between yourself, your body, and your sexuality. 

Have you been hearing about kink and BDSM, but aren't sure if it's for you (or even what it is)? Join us as a local Columbus dominatrix talks about different types of kink, figuring out what's right for you, and being safe on the scene! This is the perfect event for anyone interested in learning more about kink from a reliable source. 

It’s back! We featured NYHSSE during Sex Week 2019, and due to popular demand, we’ve brought it back for Sex Week 2020. This presentation will give you all the info that you probably didn’t get in high school.

How much do you remember from 4th grade sex ed? Or from the awkward birds & bees convo with your parents? Maybe from your college-aged internet searches? Come find out! Get ready for a fun and interactive Kahoot with Sarah Philip, CNP at Wilce Health Center! Bring your friends :)

This awesome workshop goes hand-in-hand with the Graphic Sex Project, which will be on displace from February 10 to February 14, 2020 in the Blackburn Victory Room. This particular workshop helps you think about sex in a different way, allowing you to better understand what you and your partner may need in your sex life. Stop by on Friday at 2 PM for this fun Valentine’s Day activity.

Keyword here: active learning! Join us for 90 minutes of interactive activities designed to make us more aware of the ways that we can be better allies to our LGBTQIA friends and family. Whether this is something you’ve thought a lot about or something you’ve never considered, we all have something to gain from this event.

Debra Shade is an erotic author and Orgasm Coach who runs adult sexual education workshops known for pushing the envelope. Join us as Ms. Shade shares her pantheon of knowledge on navigating modern dating, maximizing sexual pleasure, and finding the elusive G-spot! 

Sex Week is thrilled to have Dr. Ilan Meyer presenting on his innovative research! Dr. Meyer is a psychiatric epidemiologist, professor, and senior scholar on sexual orientation law and public policy at UCLA. Come hear about his work, how it impacts minorities, and how society as a whole is affected.

Ohio State students may be aware that there have been a few changes in the University’s resources for reporting and dealing with sexual assault, and some people still aren’t clear on the process. Join SASHA, Title IX, and SARNCO to learn about what sexual assault looks like and what options you have available to you.

Time to practice what we preach. Stop by the Student Wellness Center in the Ohio State Recreation and Physical Activity Center for FREE STI testing! Testing for chlamydia and gonorrhea will be available all eight hours, and testing for HIV and syphilis will be available from 4:30 to 8:30. No appointment necessary—just stop by!

“Pride” can mean whatever you want it to. You’re probably familiar with the traditional rainbow Pride flag, and you may have also seen the bi pride and transgender pride flag. Although you may feel that one particular flag best encompasses your identity, maybe there is a better representation that has yet to be created. This is your chance to make your very own Pride flag with Wildcat Gifts and Party, whatever that may look like!

The legality and morality of restrictive abortion bans has been a hotly debated topic, especially here in Ohio. Come hear the thoughts of some local experts, including representatives from the ACLU of Ohio, Planned Parenthood, and URGE.

Picture this: you’re in a bar, and from across the room you spot someone special. Your first instinct is to walk up to them and lay on the charm, maybe throw a few pick-up lines their way. But then you pause; is that still an okay thing to do?

The #MeToo era has been a long time coming, but we shouldn’t pretend like it doesn’t complicate our flirting game sometimes. Come watch some incredibly talented performers tackle the issue with irony, sarcasm, and wit.

The 47th anniversary of the landmark Supreme Court decision of Roe v. Wade is happening this year, but how much do you really know about the nitty-gritty legal details? What about Planned Parenthood v. Casey, just 19 years later? What is Congress planning to do about it? Come find out with renown Supreme Court scholar and OSU professor, Dr. Lawrence Baum!

Get your feminism on! Join us for a showing of this award-winning documentary on the women’s liberation movement of the 1960s.

Big news, y’all. An ACTUAL sex therapist will be joining us to answer all the questions lingering in your brain from your 4th-grade sex ed. Seriously, how often do you get this opportunity?!

This awesome workshop goes hand-in-hand with the Graphic Sex Project, which will be on display from February 10 to February 14, 2020 in the Blackburn Victory Room. Stop by on Tuesday to participate in this workshop and learn how to start a conversation about sex, pleasure, and health. Bonus: this workshop will be led by other OSU students, so no need to feel awkward!

Why do boys play with trucks and girls play with dolls? Why do men feel like they are not allowed to cry? How are these seemingly-small abnormalities hurting the health of society?

However you identify, this event will be beneficial. Healthy (or unhealthy) masculinity impacts us all, so come learn about it at Sex Week.

If you or a partner were to become pregnant while attending school, what would you do? If you’ve ever thought about this question and did not have a good answer, you’ll want to attend this event. Come hear about the legal rights, university protections, and medical options afforded to you.

Let’s kick off Sex Week by recognizing and celebrating all the amazing sexual health and wellness resources available to us in Columbus! Drop by at any point to meet some new people, learn about organizations that you may not know of, and, of course, eat some food.

Slide on by our table in the Union and learn how lubricants of all kinds can enhance sexual pleasure and safety! Oil-based, water-based, and silicone-based lubes all have different uses and characteristics, and that's not where the variety ends. Sample different flavors, learn what DIYs are safe, and walk away with free lube and other giveaways!