Living With Sex

NZUSA has produced three editions of this booklet over the last few years. In this time, as new information has been forthcoming, many of the statements made in the previous booklets are now inaccurate.

This matter was discussed by Welfare Officers from all campuses at the Welfare Workshop held at Victoria during February. It was decided that not only did the booklet need factually updating, but also new information dealing with the emotional aspects of a sexual relationship should be included. This would include the general emtional feelings associated with various relationships as well as problems like non-communication, frigidity and impotence.

Dr. Sparrow (of VUW's Health Service) has said that she considered many students are still arriving at university with an inadequate knowledge of sexual processes and related issues.

Because of the strict moral standards of our society, most people are afraid to enquire openly about matters pertaining to sex. While this booklet cannot hope to completely remedy this situation, it can at least clear up some of the blatant misconceptions and go some way in helping people to understand themselves better.

It is hoped that this publication can be distributed not only to students but to all sectors of the community. If anyone has any suggestions on format, material to be used, or willing to do some of the rewriting, could they please contact:

Peter Aagaard at the Studass office or leave a message where I can contact them.