Talking about sex can make people uncomfortable, passionate or even angry. Because sex is so controversial, Ball State University hopes to increase student awareness by conducting a "Sex Talk" at noon today in the L.A. Pittenger Student Center Pineshelf Room.
The talk, which is in observance of Sexual Assault Awareness Week, will include role playing and discussions about communication between partners.
A presentation focusing on sexual assault awareness called "Can I Kiss You?" will also take place at 7:30 p.m. today in the Student Center's Cardinal Hall.
Victim advocate Michelle Cole said the events have a lot to offer couples and individuals, specifically on sexual assault issues.
"Sexual assault is a topic not pleasant by its very nature," she said. "But if we can have people have conversations about it, we can open their minds to what behavioral changes they can make for themselves and people they care about."
Cole said couples who talk about their sexual and intimate needs can improve their relationships and improve sexual communication.
Health educator Lisa Thomason said couples would benefit from the amount of interaction at the "Sex Talk" activity.
"Couples can facilitate what they would like between each other sexually and intimately," she said.
Cole said the "Can I Kiss You?" presentation will feature Mike Domitrz, executive director of the Date Safe Project, a group dedicated to changing America's approach to dating, consent and sexual assault. Domitrz will be talking about dating, respect and communication, Cole said.
"It will be about asking your partner what you want for an emotional and physical commitment," she said.
The event is not for partners and couples only, though, Cole said.
"It's for anyone who wants to increase their knowledge of dating, respect and communication," she said.
Fifteen university groups, departments and organizations have contributed to the week's events, Cole said.
"People have understood that this is important," she said. "I'm excited to be apart of this project."
Thomason said she hoped this event draws many students to help promote healthy communication.
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