Outdoor baths serving as venues for sex education discussions
In the vibrant city of Wuppertal, young people and young adults have an exciting opportunity to engage in open discussions about love, body, sexuality, and relationships. This summer, various pools across the city will host information booths aimed at promoting visibility and acceptance of sexual diversity and different life realities.
The events, which take place at the Eckbusch pool on August 5th and 12th, and at the Vohwinkel pool on August 6th/7th and 13th/14th, from 2 to 5 pm each day, are a collaborative effort by several organizations. The Counseling Center for Sexual Education and HIV/STI Prevention of the AWO Wuppertal, pro Familia Wuppertal, and the Counseling Service for Children, Youth, and Parents at the Wuppertal Youth Welfare Office are all participating.
Moreover, the Bergische Counseling Center for Sexual Health at the Health Department, known for its welcoming approach to young people, is also a key player in these events. Sarah Blumenroth, a representative from this center, emphasized their goal to empower young people to independently explore topics like love, consent, contraception, and sexual rights.
The information booths will be interactive and engaging, featuring a wheel of fortune with a sexual education quiz and thematically appropriate prizes, as well as a digital quiz with small prizes. Barriers to counseling services will be reduced, and access will be facilitated, making these events accessible to all pool guests, particularly welcoming to young people.
For those seeking additional resources on sexual education events in Wuppertal for young people, it is recommended to check local resources such as the Wuppertal city website or youth services pages, local health departments or public health offices, NGOs and organizations specializing in sexual education and youth outreach (e.g., Pro Familia, Aids-Hilfe, or Jugendamt Wuppertal), and community centers and schools in Wuppertal that often host or advertise such events.
These poolside events are a great opportunity for young people in Wuppertal to learn, engage, and ask questions in a comfortable and supportive environment. So, whether you're looking to deepen your understanding of sexual health or simply seeking a fun and informative summer activity, be sure to visit one of these information booths this August!
- The events, being hosted by organizations such as the AWO Wuppertal's Counseling Center for Sexual Education and HIV/STI Prevention, pro Familia Wuppertal, and the Wuppertal Youth Welfare Office's Counseling Service for Children, Youth, and Parents, aim to promote learning about love, consent, contraception, and sexual rights.
- The engaging information booths, featuring a sexual education quiz with thematically appropriate prizes, are part of a broader initiative that includes health-and-wellness education, including sexual health, and are scheduled at Eckbusch and Vohwinkel pools this August.
- The Bergische Counseling Center for Sexual Health at the Health Department not only encourages education-and-self-development around sexual health but also emphasizes creating a supportive environment where young people feel comfortable asking questions and making informed decisions about their sexual health.
