S.H.A.G. Week

S.H.A. G. Week (Sexual Health Awareness and Guidance), which usually takes place in February each year, is a great opportunity to raise awareness and educate ATU students about practicing safe, sexual identity and expression. The importance and necessity of consent is also prominent throughout this campaign week.H.A.G. Week (Sexual Health Awareness and Guidance), which usually takes place during March each year, is a great opportunity to raise awareness and educate ATU students about practicing safe sex, sexual identity and expression and learning the importance and necessity of consent.

S.H.A.G. Week is an educational programme which promotes safe sex in a fun and effective way. A range of various sexual health topics and issues including STIS, HIV etc., along with looking at the different methods of using protection are highlighted. We also strive to have informative classes throughout the year on safe sex, consent, sexual expression and sexual empowerment. In previous years, we’ve organised fun events like Sex Toy Bingo or a Sexual Health Fact vs Myth Quiz and also informative events like the HSE Sexual Health Roadshow and the HIV/Syphilis Rapid Testing Mobile Unit.

In recent years, we’ve organised a second Sexual Health Campaign Week known as S.H.I.F.T Week (Sexual Health In the First Term). This week takes place during Semester One of the academic year.

The Students’ Union provides condoms and lube (free of charge) to ensure that students are always protected. Call up to the SU office to collect – this is a confidential and non-judgmental service. Free condoms are also available in the SU shop, outside the ATU Health Centre and in various bathrooms throughout the ATU Letterkenny and Killybegs campuses.

Did you know?

Free STI Screening is available weekly from the ATU Donegal Health Centre. This is a nurse-lead service and a fully confidential service. Book an appointment by phoning the Health Centre on 074 91 86855