WELLNESS SERVICES

Supporting the well-being of all Warhawks

University Health and Counseling Services works to provide UW-Whitewater students with the tools for a healthier life and to build habits for student success. Our wellness team assists with the education, resources, and programming — all free to current students — that promote behavioral changes to enhance wellness and drive academic success.

We meet students where they are — you’ll see us in classrooms, residence halls, and common gathering spaces. It’s wellness made for Warhawks.

We are happy to present to your on-campus class, organization, department, or group.

Sexual health

Safe Sex Express (SSE) is a no cost, discreet ordering service for sexual health products. The program is available to all UW-Whitewater students. Goals of this program include:

  • Increasing access to safe sex products such as condoms, lube, and oral dams
  • Removing barriers related to stigma, privacy, and cost
  • Providing education on topics such as proper condom use, consent, healthy relationships, and STI testing
  • Increasing the use of safe sex products, while decreasing STIs and unplanned pregnancy

Any UWW student can place an order using our request form below. Orders are limited to 15 products per month. Order requests are filled weekly by our UHCS wellness team. Each order is placed in discreet packaging to ensure privacy. Students can pick up their order at the front desk of Ambrose Health Center or have it mailed to their residence hall address. If requesting pickup, students will receive an email when the order is ready. If requesting on-campus mail delivery, orders are delivered within 3-5 business days.

Place a free safe sex order »

 

Product options

External condoms
External condoms can be used for vaginal, anal, or oral sex on a penis and with toys. SSE offers the following types of external condoms:

  • ONE® Classic Select condoms are standard sized
  • ONE® Legend XL condoms are larger sized
  • Lifestyles® non-latex condoms are standard sized and made of polyisoprene

These condoms are spermicide-free, lightly coated with silicone lubricant for increased comfort and sensitivity, and can help to prevent unplanned pregnancy and STIs.

Putting on an external condom »
External condom sizing »

Internal condoms Internal condoms can be used for vaginal or anal sex and with toys. FC2® is currently the only brand of internal condom on the market that is FDA approved. FC2® is made of nitrile, a latex-free material. It’s spermicide-free and is coated with a silicone lubricant for increased comfort and sensitivity. When used correctly, it helps to prevent unplanned pregnancy and STIs. Currently, internal condoms are only available at UHCS via prescription, which is covered by most insurances with no out-of-pocket expenses. Call 262-472-1300 to set up a free appointment. See the FC2 website for additional free options.

  • Using an internal condom for vaginal sex
  • Using an internal condom for anal sex
  • Read real stories about the FC2®

Personal lubricant
Personal lubricant, also known as lube, can be used for vaginal, anal, or oral sex, and with toys. SSE offers ONE Oasis® water-based lubricant. Water-based lubricants are safe to use with latex, polyisoprene and polyurethane condoms. When used with condoms, personal lubricant increases pleasure and reduces risk of condom breakage. They wash off with water, won’t stain your sheets or clothes, and do not have parabens, oils, or spermicide.

What personal lubricant is and how to use it »
Using personal lubricant with condoms »

Oral dams
Oral dams, also known as dental dams, are thin latex sheets that can be used as barriers for oral sex on a vagina or anus and with toys. Oral dams are specifically designed to prevent the spread of STIs. SSE offers TRUST® latex sheets in assorted flavors (size: 6×10″).

How to use an oral dam »

UHCS offers additional sexual health services including:

  • Free, confidential testing for sexually transmitted infections (STIs), including but not limited to chlamydia, gonorrhea, herpes, syphilis and HIV
  • Treatment for STIs, including partners who are non-UWW students
  • PrEP (pre-exposure prophylaxis), a prescription medication for people who are at risk of HIV
  • Pregnancy testing and options counseling
  • Birth control prescriptions and options counseling
  • Cervical cancer screening (pap and HPV testing)

Schedule an appointment online or call 262-472-1300.

Relaxation Room

Located on the second floor of Ambrose Health Center, the Relaxation Room is a private, quiet space to develop and practice relaxation skills to enhance overall well-being. This is one space on campus to simply rest, breathe, and relax with no agenda. All UW-Whitewater students and employees are welcome.

Available resources in the Relaxation Room include:

  • Massage chair, couch, lamps, and blankets
  • Acupressure mat
  • Light therapy lamp
  • Weighted blanket
  • Light and Noise Machine for Relaxation
  • Essential oils and diffuser
  • Buddha board
  • Relaxation and meditation audio tracks
  • Adult coloring books and colored pencils
  • Sand garden
  • Fidget toys
  • Yoga mat
  • Disposable ear plugs

Staff can show you how to use the resources available when you check in at the second-floor reception desk.

Visits are limited to one person at a time and appointments are required. Students and employees may call UHCS at 262-472-1305 to schedule a time. Students can also reserve the room through the MyUHCS portal.

The room can be reserved for 30- or 60-minute sessions Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Same-day appointments may be available. Call to check current availability.

Alcohol and other drugs

Need help with alcohol or drug concerns? You're not alone — and support is just a call away. The AODA (Alcohol and Other Drug Awareness) counselor at UHCS is here for you. Whether you're concerned about your own use or someone else's, you can schedule a free and confidential appointment by calling 262-472-1305.

Contact us

Have questions for University Health and Counseling Services?
uhcs@uww.edu | 262-472-1300