Healthy Sexuality
If you're sexually active, or thinking about becoming sexually active, it's important to express your sexuality in an affirming and healthy way.
Healthy sexuality
Healthy sexuality means expressing your sexual desires in a way that is safe, consensual and fulfilling. It also means freedom from sexual violence.
Safe:
Protect yourself and your partners against unwanted pregnancy and sexually transmitted infections (STIs). We offer STI screenings and access to student support advisors if more support is needed.
Student Wellness Services for prescription birth control, the Women’s Resource Centre for free condoms, or the SU Q Centre for free condom and dental dams.
Consensual:
Everyone involved in sexual activity is an enthusiastic participant.
To give or accept meaningful consent, you shouldn’t be under the influence of drugs or alcohol. You should also be outside the influence of coercion. Consent can be revoked as freely as it's given.
Fulfilling:
Your sexual needs are being met in a way you enjoy and feel comfortable with.
It’s important that you express your sexuality in a way that feels meaningful and satisfying to you. Explore your desires with partners you’re comfortable with and don’t be afraid to ask for what you want, while respecting others' boundaries.
FAQs
Sexual and Gender Wellness Week, hosted by the Students’ Union and Student Wellness Services, brings fun, engaging, and informative events to campus that help students learn about sexual health and raise awareness of sexual and gender diversity.
This year, Sexual and Gender Wellness Week takes place from February 9 to 13, 2026.
Visit the Students’ Union website to see all upcoming workshops and events.
Sexual and Gender Wellness Week also starts off with a Carnival on Monday, Feb. 9, 2026, in the North Courtyard of the MacEwan Student Centre from 11 a.m. – 12 p.m. Explore a variety of on‑ and off‑campus resources and learn more about the events and workshops happening throughout the week.
HPV Immunizations are available at the Health and Wellness Clinic.
The Province of Alberta covers HPV vaccine for those 26 years old and under. Those 27 years old and over are still eligible to receive the vaccine however there is a fee for this age group. If you have not previously received the HPV vaccine and are interested in learning more, please phone the main reception line (403-210-9355) to book an appointment to discuss with a physician or contact your family physician for more information.
Birth control counselling is available by booking an appointment at The Health and Wellness Clinic. The Health and Wellness Clinic can also provide IUD and Nexplanon consults.
You can book an appointment online or visit The Health and Wellness Clinic to request a walk-in appointment.
Pregnancy testing, initial prenatal supports, and newborn care are available through The Health and Wellness Clinic.
To learn more about services available to you or to book an appointment, please visit the Student Wellness Services website.
- Faith and Spirituality Centre (MSC 487)
- Foothills Campus Washrooms
- The Health and Wellness Clinic (MSC 370)
- UCalgary Recovery Community (5-3500 24th Ave NW)
- Women’s Resource Centre (MSC 482)
- SU Information Centre (MSC 2nd Floor)
***Please note supply availability differs by location and may be limited
- The Health and Wellness Clinic (MSC 370)
- Women’s Resource Centre (MSC 482)
- SU Information Centre (MSC 2nd Floor)
***Please note supply availability differs by location and may be limited
- Women’s Resource Centre (MSC 482)
***Please note supply availability differs by location and may be limited
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Human Papillomavirus (HPV)
Human papillomavirus (HPV) infections are the most common type of sexually transmitted infections. Learn more about HPV prevention and get you HPV-0 vaccine at Student Wellness Services.