Orgasms are not as simple as putting together an Ikea bookshelf.
Alice Pollard, a counselor for Carolina Health Education Counselors of Sexuality, stressed the complications of achieving orgasm at the event “Orgasm? Yes, Please!” Friday night in the Great Hall of the Student Union.
“There are no directions,” Pollard said to the more than 300 people in attendance.
The annual event used humorous and informative methods, including Interactive Theatre Carolina skits, anatomy diagrams and sex toy raffles to promote healthy and communicative sex.
Co-chairwoman of Project Dinah Brandi King, a junior, said she believes the balance between humor and information is key to reaching a larger audience.
Project Dinah, a co-sponsor of the event, is a student organization that provides support and education about sexual assault. The Panhellenic Council and Carolina Health Education Counselors of Sexuality were also sponsors.
“We’re hoping that this will give people a way to openly discuss sexual activity in a healthy way,” King said.
Organizers said the event was held in accordance with the belief that sexual health is central to succeeding at UNC.
“Sexuality affects every part of your life — it can affect your overall wellbeing,” Pollard said.