The University of Vermont's Independent Voice Since 1883

The Vermont Cynic

The University of Vermont's Independent Voice Since 1883

The Vermont Cynic

The University of Vermont's Independent Voice Since 1883

The Vermont Cynic

Sex ed should not be gender-segregated

Sex ed should not be gender-segregated

Emma Dinsmore, Opinion Columnist December 5, 2022

Content warning: sexual violence, suicide Too often, sex education in schools occurs with splitting the class down a gender binary and teaching the girls about “girl things” and the boys about “boy...

Sex education expert Jenna Emerson poses in her office in Living Well with models of vaginas and sperm, Aug. 28. One reason Emerson’s office hours are popular is her work in comedy. Her live comedy show “Sex with Jenna” links her two professions.

Sex education expert offers non-judgemental advice

Marjorie McWilliams, Staff writer September 4, 2019

Honesty, humor and inclusivity are pillars of  Jenna Emerson’s practice. Posters covered her office as she spoke about her path to professionalism.  Living Well’s sex education expert Jenna...

Peer discussions promote positive sex

Peer discussions promote positive sex

Anna Kolosky, Staff Writer December 12, 2018

Disco music played over speakers as colorful lights spun around the room, an appropriate setting for a party rather than a sex ed group.  Stephan Toljan The Good Stuff is a peer-led group focused...

Sex health educator joins LivingWell

Sex health educator joins LivingWell

Lauren Schnepf, Assistant News Editor December 12, 2017

The new LivingWell sexual health educator is willing to talk loudly about sex in the middle of the Davis Center. Jenna Emerson filled a role that LivingWell recently created to provide sex education to...

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