But when it comes to actually discussing the nitty gritty act associated with reproduction, many students at UNC clam up or giggle like kindergartners.
In fact, it seems the only people willing to have a mature conversation about the touchy subject -- sex -- are members of Chapel Hill's adult community.
Dr. Peter Battis, a psychologist at a local practice, said college students are often not prepared for the emotional ramifications of sexual activity.
"People get the idea that it is okay to experiment (sexually)," he said.
"But very few members of the species can do that without any emotional attachment."
But Battis said being unprepared for possible emotional upheaval does not prevent students from having sex anyway.
He pointed to the number of hookups that take place while participants are intoxicated as an indicator that students need to consume alcohol or other substances to be comfortable with sex.
"(Students think), let me obliterate my brain and it will be easier to take this next step," Battis said.
He said alcohol consumption makes it easier for people to "fall into bed" but that they have to face the consequences at some point.