Leading sexual education event to take place on campus

by Laura Schep

Starting on June 21, our very own University of Guelph campus will host its sexiest conference of the year: the 32nd Annual Guelph Sexuality Conference, with the catchy title of “Communication & Sexual Health: More than Words.”

Confused?

Allow me to clarify for you what this conference entails. The Guelph Sexuality Conference is proudly recognized as Canada’s leading, annual education and training opportunity for individuals interested in pursuing sexual health professions. Delegates present at the meeting include public health as well as community health workers, people from the education and social services fields, counselors, medical doctors and nurses, researchers, clergy and more.

Essentially, the Guelph Sexuality Conference program is dedicated to understanding the complexities of human nature and celebrating sexuality in a respectful and dignified manner. The conference provides an opportunity for administrators, researchers, therapists and service providers to showcase their success stories in this career field. The conference offers an opportunity to learn, network, and establish or enhance skills necessary for discussing this sensitive topic in an appropriate and educational manner.  Attended by over 500 individuals each year, it should be an enjoyable time for all. Every year, the conference draws attendants from all across the country.

It will run from June 21 to 23 in Rozanski Hall, and focus on improving communication in schools, clinics, public health, therapy, relationships and life. According to Georgina Rogers, the program manager for the event, a respectful exchange of ideas is the most important idea for the conference but also for sexual health.

“Communication is a vital tool in helping us express our sexual feelings, thoughts, and actions,” said Rogers. “In our modern day world, how do we communicate? Using more than words?”

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