Students who talk about sexually transmitted infections with their partners are three times less likely to contract infections, according to Christina Johnson and Elena Petrova, members of the Health Education and Psychology Outreach Team.
At a Black Student Association-sponsored sex talk event, Johnson and Petrova talked to students about knowing their sexual limits and being open and honest with their partners.
The speakers relayed results from a 2006 Ball State University study, including the fact that 50 percent of sexually active students did not use a condom the last time they had sex.
BSA President Ebony Strong said the organization sponsored the talk as part of Black History Month. HIV/AIDS has a strong effect on the black community, so raising awareness is key to preventing future infections, she said.
Before the sex talk, students got to know each other in a speed dating event. They spent a few minutes with each person before switching to the next.
About 24 women and 14 men attended the event, making the pairs a bit unbalanced.
Strong said regardless of the lopsided turnout, the event went well.
"Our members always have a good time," she said. "They always make it out to show support."
Sophomore elementary education major Kayree Horn said she enjoyed the chance for good conversation.
"It was nice meeting people I've seen around campus but have never really gotten to know," she said.
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