Sexual Health Awareness and Disease Education (SHADE) is a Boynton Health Service sexual health peer education group. Because sexually active students are at the greatest risk for sexually transmitted infections (STIs) and unintended pregnancy, SHADE spends the majority of its time addressing safer sex strategies for those who choose to be sexually active.

SHADE provides many services around campus, including:

• encouraging students to make healthy choices related to sexual health
• providing resources and up-to-date sexual health information to University of Minnesota students
• distributing information related to sexual health, as well as free condoms, dental dams, and lubricant to students
• offering sexual health programming opportunities for fraternities, sororities, and residence halls to educate students about sexual health

• SHADE office, N203 Boynton Health Service
  
• Residence Hall Health Advocates
  
• Greek House Health Advocates
  
• Boynton Health Service Women’s Clinic Check-in Desk
  
• Many Student Cultural Centers
  
• SHADE table in Coffman Union (select days)

1. Check expiration date.
   
2. Squeeze the middle of the condom package. If you do not feel an air bubble, the package has been torn or punctured, and the condom will no longer protect you against pregnancy and diseases.
   
3. Tear open the package carefully, without using teeth or fingernails.
   
4. Remove condom from package and determine which way the condom will unroll.
   
5. Pinch the reservoir tip of the condom to remove any air. (Air in the condom will increase the chance of breakage.)
   
6. Carefully roll the condom down.
   
7. When withdrawing after ejaculation, secure the condom at the base so that it doesn’t slip off.
   
8. Wrap used condom in toilet paper and throw it in the trash. Do not flush it.

Students have two options for HIV testing and counseling at Boynton Health Service:

Option 1: Confidential Peer HIV Test
Schedule a “Confidential Peer HIV Test” appointment with one of Boynton’s trained peer counselors. Test results are confidential and will not appear on any medical record.
For this type of HIV testing, there is no out-of-pocket cost for most students. For detailed coverage information, visit http://www.bhs.umn.edu/insurance/fees/index.htm

You may be inclined to choose this option if:

• you prefer to be seen by a peer;
• you prefer the HIV test NOT be processed by insurance; or
• you prefer the HIV test NOT be added to your medical record.

Option 2: Provider HIV Test
Schedule a “Provider HIV Test” appointment in Boynton’s Primary Care Clinic or Women’s Clinic. Test results will be reported to insurance and included in your Boynton Health Service medical record. For this type of HIV testing, there is no out-of-pocket cost for most students after the bill has been processed by their insurance carrier. For detailed coverage information, visit http://www.bhs.umn.edu/insurance/fees/index.htm

You may be inclined to choose this option if:

• you prefer to be seen by a medical provider; and
• you are not concerned about the HIV test being processed by insurance or appearing on your medical record.

To make an appointment for an HIV test, call (612) 625-3222. Please specify which type of appointment you prefer.