For the record, the LGBT Campus Center does not endorse public sex (ex: Engineering Hall, certain library floors and shower stalls, etc.) and considers that advice by Nicolette Pawlowski and Suzie Baker to be irresponsible.

Eric W. Trekell, Director LGBT Campus Center

First of all, if your roommate is in the room, KEEP IT IN YOUR PANTS. There is NOTHING worse than being the elephant in the room while two people are having sex, especially when you’re trying to sleep or study (this, unfortunately, I know from personal experience).

Second, friends with benefits is never a good idea, mostly because it makes a friendship/relationship way too complicated. It never ends well.

This is very disgusting. What happened to morality? Or is that too old now? Is this the new generation and what they do?

I thought college was for learning.

College is for learning. Hence this column.

If you wanna get laid, get a motel room! Your roommate does NOT have to step out for the night just so you can get some! Your roommate pays for his/her dorm space too! If that don’t suit ya then it’s time to move off-campus and get your own place! End of sermon!

Having sex in the same room where your roommate is five feet away trying to sleep is disgusting.

I also think a “hook-up” attitude contributes to sexual coercion and unsafe sex on college campuses.

“College is for learning. Hence this column.”

I learned that the writer is an idiot. And so are you. College is for exploration, yes, but to publicly encourage students to break the law is irresponsible.

“This is very disgusting. What happened to morality? “

Morality? Quite frankly, it’s a personal choice between two people, it has nothing to do with morality, and either way, morality is just opinion ultimately.

If two people consent to sex for fun…why not? It’s their fault and their responsibility if it turns into relationship problems for them, but, while you personally think its immoral, I don’t feel you should look down on people for something like that.

Think of it like this. I could say that it is immoral for you to criticize the act of two individuals not in a relationship having sex. In the end, its an opinion.

Eric, no one suggested LGBT endorses public sex, do you read? it says you can pick up condoms there.

haha, first of all I thought the outside campus suggestions were really funny. And honestly lighten up if you are one that doesn’t have sex in college, good for you. It is possible to have sex and learn at the same time. (Well maybe not at the exact same time)

I think friends with benefits is a perfect arrangement. All the sex and no strings attached (at least ideally). What can go wrong?

Really, your that ignorant. You tell people to get busy out in public, where ever they can, then wonder whey these hoes, tramps, skanks, and dude bros get clap. Ever heard of a relationship, two sober responsible people having, more than likely safe, consesual sex. Actually developing the cognitive traits that I once thought separtated us from lesser animals. But who would want that when you could get someone drunk, bring them back to your shared room and wake up with herpes. Idiots

“I learned that the writer is an idiot. And so are you. College is for exploration, yes, but to publicly encourage students to break the law is irresponsible.”

I’m sure you’d write an awesome, non-idiotic column. Can’t wait to start reading.

Yeah, this article is such good advice. Go on, experiment with a few dozen of those thousands of potential partners that you meet over extreme amounts of alcohol (might be a bit harder now that the KK got put under police control), broaden your horizons - and enjoy the trip to the Blue Bus clinic.

This “sexual health coordinator” needs to go take some meetings with the school of Medicine & Public Health.

But oh no, don’t preach “morality” to the Sex Out Loud crowd.

I’m sorry but this article is really poopy.

Sex 201: Fidelity and Monogamy

(Note: NOT offered to readers of the BH)

The opinion that this article is immoral or disgusting has nothing to do with the fact that people have sex, and the author is only making suggestions for more courteous, discreet, and safe ways to go about it. Get a reality check people. Maybe you should attend a private religious school or something.

I liked it. Now if I can just get these bros to wear one of the free condoms I’ve picked up…

Wow, this has made a lot of people pretty angry. For my part, I very much doubt that anyone not going to have sex before is going to say, “Well, I was going to save myself until marriage and be pure and holy and good, but now that I’ve read this article, I guess I’ll just have to go have sex with as many people as possible right away!!”

Also, people can be faithful and monogamous and also have sex (with each other), you know. Shocking but true!

If you took the time to write a moralistic complaint posting on this article you are probably not the kind of person who would ever have a sexual encounter anyway. Please go elsewhere ;)

Why are people a little peeved at this? Because this three paragraph block had little-to-nothing to do with the topic.

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“Let’s talk about partners for a moment. There are thousands at your disposal on this campus, all close to your age and within walking distance. Take your time! You’re young. Meet people. The cliché advice: Join a lot of clubs. Meeting people with similar interests can lead to potential partners. Just beware of having multiple partnerships within a circle of friends. Complications can and usually do arise.

If you’re going out looking for a hook up, or perhaps you just stumble upon one, it’s important to be alert. Be aware of your level of alcohol consumption and your potential partner’s. If you do decide to leave a public location for a private one, make sure someone you trust knows where you are going and when to expect you back. Talk with a trusted friend about what to do and who to call if you don’t return as expected. It’s always OK to postpone a hook up for a later, more sober, date.

Discover friends with benefits. It’s very important when making friends and finding attraction to be honest with that person. Tell your potential partner that you are only looking to play, not a relationship. Discuss what that means to the both of you. Friends with benefits will only work if you are truthful and respectful to one another.”

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That sure as hell looks like it is advocating a very high level of promiscuity, hook-up culture and the nonsense that is friends with benefits. There is some good advice there - keep track of what you are drinking and tell people where you are going - but it’s underneath “advice” that this behavior is a good idea in the first place. But nothing about watching your alcohol intake (forgetting for a moment that people who live in dorms cannot legally drink…). Not that this campus has an alcohol problem. Or a STD problem. Nah.

I seriously fail to see how this advice has any health benefit, sexual, mental, physical or otherwise.

If being sexiled bothers you or it happens too often, discuss that with your roommate. There are other areas on and off campus that can be used to play in. Engineering Hall, certain library floors and shower stalls can all be put to great use. [Of course, proceed at your own risk. — Ed.] Just make sure you’re alone and wear flip-flops for greater grip.

This is just irresponsible. I know that Sex Out Loud does not endorse this kind of behavior. Shame on the columnist. Public sex is not consensual to those passing by.

Is it better to be given options and advice in an article like this, and then have the chance to follow or ignore the contents? Or is it better to have the information kept from you because a population feels it’s wrong and immoral?

Regarding the comments about “learning”…I believe that ALL information is GOOD information, regardless of what you do with it. THAT is learning.

If you don’t like the article or it’s contents…hit your back button and ignore it! But know this…You have been given information nonetheless. You have learned something. What you do with the knowledge is up to you.

Thank you to our learning institutions!

Hooray for freedom of the press!!!