Despite pop culture stereotypes, not much has changed on campuses behind closed dorm doors. Students aren’t having as much sex as people perceive, according to a new study.
Student Health Care Center spokeswoman Catherine Seemann said UF students could fall in line with the study. She said the amount of students on campus getting tested for sexually transmitted diseases has stayed the same in the past few years.
Still, the new stand-alone clinic that offers free confidential STD and STI testing has recently doubled its hours from 20 to 40 a week.
“We haven’t seen a jump in anything in particular,” she said. “But when you are able to offer something completely free to students, they are definitely going to take advantage of it.”
Seemann said students should be tested at least once a year and should see a health care provider if they have any questions about sexual diseases.
Hannah Stone said she thought the number of student flings has stayed the same.
“There are extremes, but it’s not like [hooking up] is taking over,” said the 18-year-old UF biology freshman.
Seemann said with Hollywood movie embellishments, colleges get the raunchy rap.
“Honestly, two words,” she said. “Sex sells. I can’t imagine a movie director and producer looking at true facts.”
A version of this story ran on page 1 on 8/29/2013 under the headline "Study reveals not-oh-so-sexy habits of college students"
