Sexual Well-Being

This initiative has dispensers around the Homewood, East Baltimore, and Peabody campuses that include a variety of external condoms. In addition to external condoms, the Health Promotion and Well-Being office has internal condoms and dental dams. Click here for an PDF Document: Inventory List of barrier methods available at the Homewood and East Baltimore Health Promotion and Well-Being offices and tips for use. See below for a general listing:

• External Condoms: Ultra-thin, non-latex, ultra-lubricated, non-lubricated, kyng, snugger fit
• Internal Condoms: FC2 internal condoms
• Personal Lubricant: Water-based lube, silicone-based lube
• Dental Dams: Trust dental dam (assorted flavors, limited supply)

Current Dispenser Locations

• All barrier methods options are available at:
  • Homewood Health Promotion and Well-Being/O’Connor Recreation Center (inside recreation and well-being suite)
  • LGBTQ Life
  • East Baltimore Health Promotion and Well-Being, email Carol Spencer at cspenc29@jhu.edu
• External condoms and lubricant are available at:
  • Homewood Counseling Center
  • Peabody Student Affairs
  • Fraternity and Sorority Life
  • Residential Life
    • McCoy Hall: Outside of the Residential Life Office on the 1^st floor
    • Wolman Hall: Outside of the Fitness Room
    • Scott-Bates Commons (formerly Charles Commons): Outside of the Fitness Room
    • Homewood: Outside of the Fitness Room
    • Rogers House: 1st floor near the stairs to the Laundry Room
    • Bradford: In the Laundry Room
    • AMR1: TV Lounge
    • AMR2: Outside of the Laundry Room
    • AMR3 Building A: Small Lounge on the Entry Level (near vending machines)
    • AMR3 Building B: Small Lounge on the Entry Level (near vending machines)

For more discrete pick-up, fill out this form and you can pick up condoms in a paper bag from the Health Promotion and Well-Being office. Not in Baltimore? Check our PDF Document: Condom Guide to find free condoms in your state! Find low-cost condoms in the vending machine located at the Student Health and Wellness Center on the Homewood campus.

If you have picked up barrier methods from any of our dispensers, you may notice that we wrap our condoms and dental dams with paper. Not only do we want to increase access to barrier methods on campus to protect against STIs and unintended pregnancy but we also want to make sure anyone choosing to have sex has access to information on sexual pleasure, sexual communication, consent, and a size guide for those using external condoms. We know sex is more than protecting against STIs or unintended pregnancies. It’s talking to your partners about boundaries, desires, communicating consent, and so on. Next time you grab a condom or dental dam, check out the information your barrier method is wrapped in! You may learn something new.

External Condoms
External condoms, sometimes known as male condoms, can be used for vaginal, anal, or oral sex on a penis and with toys.

• External condoms protect against STIs and pregnancy
• 98% effective at protecting against pregnancy when used correctly
• Made of latex (rubber) or plastic (polyurethane, nitrile, or polyisoprene)
• Many different types and sizes

Internal Condoms
Internal condoms, sometimes known as female condoms, can be used for vaginal or anal sex and with toys.

• Internal condoms protect against STIs and pregnancy
• 95% effective at protecting against pregnancy when used correctly
• Internal condoms are nitrile or polyurethane pouches that are inserted into the vagina before sex or used for anal sex by removing the ring
• Internal condoms cover the vulva, providing protection from skin-to-skin contact during sex

Dental Dams
Latex or polyurethane sheets used between the mouth and vulva or anus during oral sex.

• Protect against STIs during oral sex
• If using flavored dental dams, make sure to have the flavored side toward the mouth
• External condoms can be cut to make a dental dam

Capes
Capes can be made from a glove to be used for trans men who have a t-penis, which is an engorged clitoris from testosterone. Cut off the fingers of the glove and the side opposite of the thumb. The t-penis will fit into the thumb portion of the glove.

Information from: Planned Parenthood.

See SHWC to learn how to get certain types of birth control.

Learn about the different types of birth control here or visit the Planned Parenthood website.

1. If you are sexually active, know your STI/HIV status
2. Get a free testing service for Chlamydia, Gonorrhea, and HIV if you live in Maryland, Washington DC, and Alaska.
3. Check out free and low-cost STI testing sites in the Baltimore area or find a location near you.
4. Get and give consent with your partner(s) (see Gender Violence page)
5. Practice safer sex by using barrier methods and/or birth control methods
6. Communicate and listen to your partner(s) about wants, desires, safer sex issues, and boundaries.
7. Avoid using alcohol and other drugs before and during sexual activity
8. Stay up to date on annual exams

Personal lubricants also known as lube, can be used for vaginal, anal, or oral sex and with toys. Lubricant is a great way to increase pleasure for everyone involved!

Water-based lubricants

• Water-based lubricants can be used with latex, polyisoprene, and polyurethane condoms, dental dams, sex toys, or gloves
• Ideal for sensitive skin or vaginal irritation
• Not good for water-play/shower sex
• May need frequent re-application

Silicone-based lubricants

• Silicone-based lubricants can be used with latex or polyurethane condoms and any latex dental dams or gloves
• Do not use with silicone-based sex toys
• Long-lasting and very slippery
• Preferred lubricant for anal sex

Oil-based lubricants

• Oil-based lubricants are not recommended for safer sex with a partner or partners
• Oil-based lubricants break down latex condoms and products and diaphragms, reducing their effectiveness

Information from Clue.