Valentine’s day marks a time for partners both on campus and around the world to make a special effort in order to remind their significant others just how much they mean to each other. For some this is shown through romantic dates, boxes of chocolates, and stuffed animals. For others it is done with certain activities better kept behind closed doors. In preparation for this love-filled time of year, Green House partnered with Wicker Wellness, Union Pride, OIA, PPGEN, and Poetry for U this past Saturday February eighth in order to host their annual ‘Erotica Night’.
Erotica Night, held in Old Chapel, was an event hosted by the aforementioned groups in order to spread awareness about safe sex, educate Union students on the many facets of sexual intercourse, and do all of this with fun trivia, steamy poetry readings, and the climactic lap dance competition. Competitors clashed to have the chance at a wide range of appropriately themed prizes relating to the very same topics discussed throughout the event.
“It’s primarily focused on sexual education and making it fun,” said Jonah Sagarin, an event coordinator, when asked about the purpose of the event. Despite a concept and atmosphere which may at first seem touchy for many potential attendees, the groups responsible facilitated an atmosphere of acceptance and encouragement, making all feel welcome and keeping the entire night lighthearted and full of festivities.
“It felt really helpful,” said Rory Marquis, an attendee, “the whole event made sex education both fun and informative at the same time, they toed a fine line very well.”
All groups involved set the event up in hopes that Union students would take helpful, lifelong lessons from the information provided, using it to make healthy decisions throughout their lives.
