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Sexual Health

According to the World Health Organization, sexual health is defined as a state of physical, emotional, mental and social well-being in relation to sexuality; it is not merely the absence of disease, dysfunction or infirmity. Sexual health requires a positive and respectful approach to sexuality and sexual relationships, as well as the possibility of having pleasurable and safe sexual experiences, free of coercion, discrimination and violence. For sexual health to be attained and maintained, the sexual rights of all persons must be respected, protected and fulfilled.1

  • Sexual, Reproductive and LGBTQ Services at Redfern

    Student Health Services has a Clinical Chaperone Policy for sensitive examinations.

    Contraception

    • Contraceptive counseling and decision making
    • Contraceptive implant (Nexplanon) placement, management and removal
    • Intrauterine device (IUD) placement, management and removal
    • Depo-Provera injections
    • Contraceptive pills, patches and vaginal ring
    • Emergency contraception (morning-after pill and IUD)

    Sexually Transmitted Diseases

    • Testing and treatment for chlamydia, gonorrhea, herpes and syphilis
    • Testing and referral for HIV
    • Testing and treatment for other genital problems, such as warts and molluscum
    • HPV vaccine
    • Prevention of HIV–preexposure prophylaxis (PrEP) and post exposure prophylaxis (PEP)
    • Follow-up after sexual assault

    Gynecology

    • Well-woman exam and Pap
    • Pelvic pain
    • Painful intercourse
    • UTIs and other urinary problems
    • Vaginal infections
    • Menstrual disorders and abnormal bleeding
    • Breast exams

    Transgender Care

    • Maintenance of hormone therapy
    • Surgical referrals
    • Referral for fertility preservation
    • Pharmacy at Redfern Health Center offers hormone replacement therapy medications by prescription
      • Also receives prescriptions for many practices that specialize in gender transition so care can continue with a trusted specialty medical provider

    Male Sexual Health

    • Urinary problems
    • Genital pain
    • Erectile dysfunction

    Pregnancy

    • Pre-pregnancy counseling
    • Pregnancy testing
    • Infertility evaluation and referral
    • Pregnancy referrals
    • Pregnancy-related protections, accommodations and resources are available to students at the University.
      • Title IX Protections and Accommodations: Clemson University is committed to creating a welcoming, accessible and inclusive environment for pregnant and parenting students. Clemson will not exclude anyone from participating in any part of an educational program based on pregnancy, childbirth, false pregnancy, termination of pregnancy, or recovery therefrom. Consistent with University policy and applicable laws such as Title IX, Clemson will provide reasonable accommodations to students for pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or a related condition.
      • CARE Network: The CARE Network, through the Office of Advocacy and Success, can connect you to available resources on and off campus. Submit a CARE report to reach the CARE Network team.
      • Student Accessibility Services

    Pharmacy

    • The pharmacy at Redfern Health Center has a sexual health section of over-the-counter medications that includes tampons, pads, diva cups, cleansing wash, condoms, yeast treatments, probiotics for vaginal health, lubricants, plan B, etc. These products can be purchased online or inside the pharmacy at Redfern.
    • The pharmacy offers hormone replacement therapy medications by prescription. The pharmacy also receives prescriptions for many practices that specialize in gender transition so care can continue with a trusted specialty medical provider.
    • The staff has completed training in gender diversity to be sensitive to the LGBTQ community needs.

    Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS)

    • CAPS offers Continuum, an LGBTQ support group. Visit the CAPS website to learn more about this support group and how it can help.
  • HIV/STI Prevention

    HIV and other sexually transmitted infections (STIs) are serious health concerns. According to the CDC, anal sex is the riskiest sexual behavior for getting and transmitting HIV for all genders.

    The only way to ensure complete protection against HIV, other STIs and pregnancy is abstinence. If you choose to be sexually active, the best way to reduce transmission of HIV and other STIs and prevent pregnancy is to use a condom or other barrier method during any form of sexual activity – anal, oral or vaginal.

    Sexually transmitted infections are serious but can be prevented, treated and/or managed. It is important to get tested regularly for HIV and other STIs to treat any infections and prevent transmission to others.

    The following services are available at Redfern Health Center:

    • Testing and treatment for chlamydia, gonorrhea, herpes and syphilis
    • Testing and referral for HIV
    • Testing and treatment for other genital problems, such as warts and molluscum
    • HPV vaccine
    • Prevention of HIV–preexposure prophylaxis (PrEP) and post exposure prophylaxis (PEP)
    • Follow-up after sexual assault

    Fast Stats

    According to the CDC:

    • Nearly half of the 20 million new sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) diagnosed each year are among young people aged 15–24 years.
    • Cisgender women can have long term effects of these diseases, including pelvic inflammatory disease, infertility, tubal scarring, ectopic pregnancy and chronic pelvic pain.
    • About 1 in 4 (26 percent) of all new HIV infections is among youth ages 13 to 24 years.
    • About 4 in 5 of these infections occur in males.

    Additional Stats from the American Sexual Health Association:

    • One in two sexually active persons will contract an STD/STI by age 25.
    • In 2008, there were an estimated 110 million prevalent STIs among women and men in the U.S. Of these, more than 20 percent (22.1 million) were among women and men aged 15 to 24 years.
    • One out of 20 people in the United States will get infected with hepatitis B (HBV) some time during their lives. Hepatitis B is 100 times more infectious than HIV.
    • It is estimated that as many as one in five Americans have genital herpes, a lifelong (but manageable) infection, yet up to 90 percent of those with herpes are unaware they have it.
    • Each year, there are almost 3 million new cases of chlamydia, many of which are in adolescents and young adults.
    • About two-thirds of young females believe doctors routinely screen teens for chlamydia. However, in 2003 only 30 percent of women 25 and under with commercial health care plans and 45% in Medicaid plans were screened for chlamydia.

    Quick Tips

    The CDC provides the following tips:

    • If you are a sexually active female aged 25 years or younger, get tested every year for chlamydia. If left untreated, chlamydia can affect your ability to have children.

    • If you are diagnosed with an STI/STD, notify your sex partners so they can be tested and receive treatment if needed. If your sex partner is diagnosed with an STI/STD, you need to be evaluated, tested and treated.

    • The most reliable ways to avoid transmission of STI/STDs, including HIV infection, are to abstain from sexual activity or to be in a long-term mutually monogamous relationship with an uninfected partner.

    • Latex male and female condoms and other barrier methods, when used consistently and correctly, can reduce the risk of transmission of some STI/STDs.


    Learn More/Resources

    • AIDS.gov: One-stop access to U.S. Government HIV/AIDS information
  • Confidential HIV/STI Testing Options

    Clemson University Student Health Services

    Student Health Services offers confidential testing for HIV and various STDs/STIs during normal business hours. You can make an appointment online through MyHealth-e, and it takes a few days to receive test results. Lab fees do apply. If you have the Clemson University Student Health Insurance Plan with AIG, all of these tests are covered 100% if done at Redfern. Please don't urinate within an hour before your appointment.


    DHEC Public Health Clinics

    DHEC provides low cost, confidential STD, HIV, and Hepatitis C testing in county health departments across the upstate. Please call the DHEC appointment line 1-855-472-3432 or use the online Web Chat feature to make an appointment.

    Locations nearby include:

    Please don't urinate within an hour before your appointment.


    AID Upstate – Anderson and Greenville

    AID Upstate is located in Anderson and Greenville. You can call anytime and make an appointment for free, confidential rapid HIV and hepatitis C testing with same day results. Other STI screenings are available. Please call AID Upstate at 864-226-9164 or 1-800-755-2040 to make an appointment. Their hours are as follows:

    • Anderson location Monday – Friday from 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
    • Greenville location Monday – Friday from 8 a.m. – 6 p.m.

    Please don't urinate within an hour before your appointment. 


    Palmetto Community Care – Charleston

    Palmetto Community Care, located in Charleston, offers free, confidential HIV/STD testing at their North Charleston office at 3547 Meeting Street Road. Testing hours are 8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m., Monday – Thursday. No appointment necessary. Please don't urinate within an hour before your appointment.

  • Barrier Methods

    The only way to ensure complete protection against HIV, other STIs and pregnancy is abstinence. If you choose to be sexually active, the best way to reduce transmission of HIV and other STIs and prevent pregnancy is to use physical barrier methods (ex. condoms, dental dams) during any form of sexual activity – anal, oral or vaginal. Using barrier methods correctly and consistently can also provide protection against other diseases that can be transmitted through sex like the Zika virus. 

    A variety of barrier methods are available in the pharmacy at Redfern Health Center (and can be purchased online).

    Learn More/Resources

  • Contraception

    Different methods of contraception are available at Redfern Health Center. A variety of barrier methods are available in the pharmacy (and can be purchased online), and the Women’s Clinic can write prescriptions for most birth control methods.

    Learn More/Resources

    CDC: Contraception
  • LQBTQ Resources

    Student Health Services

    The following services are offered at Redfern Health Center. More information about all the services provided at Redfern can be found above. Appointments can be made online in MyHealth-e or by calling the appointment line: 864-656-1541.

    • Sexually Transmitted Diseases:
      • Testing and treatment for chlamydia, gonorrhea, herpes and syphilis
      • Testing and referral for HIV
      • Testing and treatment for other genital problems, such as warts and molluscum
      • HPV vaccine
      • Prevention of HIV–preexposure prophylaxis (PrEP) and post exposure prophylaxis (PEP)
      • Follow-up after sexual assault
    • Transgender Care:
      • Maintenance of hormone therapy
      • Surgical referrals
      • Referral for fertility preservation
    • The pharmacy at Redfern Health Center offers hormone replacement therapy medications by prescription. The pharmacy also receives prescriptions for many practices that specialize in gender transition so care can continue with a trusted specialty medical provider. The staff has completed training in gender diversity to be sensitive to the LGBTQ community needs.
    • Counseling and Psychological Services offers Continuum, an LGBTQ support group.

    Additional Resources

  • Learn More/Resources
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