S.H.A.G. • F AQ - Need to Know • Pictur E Gallery WEEK 2012 • Problem Page Sexual Health Awareness • Games & Competitions & Guidance Week and Much More

CIT Students’ Union Magazine Volume Fourteen, Issue 2

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in this issue: • Lots of Sex Talk! • Sports News S.H.A.G. • F AQ - Need to Know • Pictur e Gallery WEEK 2012 • Problem Page Sexual Health Awareness • Games & Competitions & Guidance Week and much more... 23rd - 25th October

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Tues 23rd Oct Weds 24th Oct Thurs 25th Oct A GUide TO dJ Society dJ Society GreAT Sex - Student Centre 12.30pm Student Centre 12.30pm SexUAl HeAlTH Blind dATe dUrex SexUAl WOrkSHOP Student Centre 1pm HeAlTH MAGiCiAn West Atrium (across from canteen), 11am-12.30pm; Student Centre, 1pm 1pm-2.30pm; lots of free durex 3pm-4.30pm. goodies to giveaway limited spaces! e: [email protected] ‘FiFTy SHAdeS’ to sign up. Free lUnCH PArTy’ in The loft Bar 9pm. Shag-Tag Tuesday Condom Olympics, eclipse @ eclipse nightclub, 11pm, nightclub passes. €4 adm. Free before Giveaways for best 11.15pm dressed

S.H.A.G. Wel-Fair in the Main Corridor all week with Free condom giveaways Stands include Students’ Union, the Sexual Health Centre, the Sexual Violence Centre, O’Sullivans Pharmacy & More! CIT SU Presents We want you, Contents We Need You! 4 SU Officers’ Address Here in the Students’ Union we want to CIT Students’ Union, hear your stories about CIT events. If you Bishopstown, Cork, Ireland. 5 Lets Talk about sex have a story or article that you’d like to Everything you need to know about share and have published, we’d love Telephone: 021 433 5274 contraceptionontraception to hear from you. expliCIT magazine is Email: [email protected] YOUR college magazine and reaches all facebook.com/CITSU 6 dO n’t be embarrassed to CIT students. The purpose is to cover Web: www.explicit.ie talk about sti’s all aspects of college life including both academic and extracurricular events. expliCIT Production 8 M yths v facts Design & Advertising - Keith Brown In order to enhance the quality of expliCIT S.H.A.G. Sex Tips for boys and magazine, we need your help. If you would CIT Students’ Union girls like to get involved with our student President - Danny O’ Donovan magazine, expliCIT, please contact Laura at ([email protected]) 10 Are you shy? [email protected] or call into the Vice President Education - Killian Hughes Some practical help in catching the eye Students’ Union Office. WEEK 2012 ([email protected]) of that boy or girl you fancy Vice President Welfare - Niamh Hayes 11 CIT Grad Balls 2012 info ([email protected]) Sexual Health Awareness Projects Officer - Richard MaCarthy 12 photo gallery 20 Problem page ([email protected]) So, you think you have problems? Communications Officer - Laura Horgan 14 The Magdalene Laundries ([email protected]) It’s time to believe! 21 tO p Ten FAQS & Guidance Week Entertainments Officer - Martin Daly A new monthly guide to stuff you need ([email protected]) 16 CIT Socs Volunteer Prog to know at CIT Entertainments Manager - Mick O’Mahony ([email protected]) 18 Sports news 22 c ompetitions Keeping you in touch with all the There are some great prizes on offer for Tues 23rd Oct Weds 24th Oct Thurs 25th Oct Advertising Opportunities various sports at CIT CIT has almost 17,000 full and part-time students successfully completed entries delivered with over 1,500 staff. Why not use expliCIT to into the Students’ Union office A GUide TO dJ Society dJ Society promote your business to this large audience? Student Centre 12.30pm Student Centre 12.30pm GreAT Sex - Copy deadlines, advertising rates and technical specifications are available from our website SexUAl HeAlTH www.expliCIT.ie or upon request from the Blind dATe dUrex SexUAl Publications Office. WOrkSHOP Student Centre 1pm HeAlTH MAGiCiAn expliCIT magazine is published monthly by CIT West Atrium (across from Students’ Union. The views expressed in the Student Centre, 1pm magazine are those of their authors and are not canteen), 11am-12.30pm; necessarily those of CIT Students’ Union. All lots of free durex articles and pictures are the property of their 1pm-2.30pm; respective owners and should not be reproduced 3pm-4.30pm. goodies to giveaway without their permission. Winners of our competitions from expliCIT 1: Fear Factory limited spaces! e: [email protected] Crossword: Aisling O’Shea €30 ‘FiFTy SHAdeS’ BrainTeaser: Ian Curtin, DBE3 to sign up. Free lUnCH PArTy’ €40 Debit card in The loft Bar 9pm. Official CIT SU st Shag-Tag Tuesday Condom Olympics, eclipse Weds 31 Oct @ eclipse nightclub, 11pm, nightclub passes. Halloween Bash Doors: 10.30pm €4 adm. Free before Giveaways for best 2 floors 11.15pm dressed Adm €6 Prizes for best dressed S.H.A.G. Wel-Fair in the Main Corridor Over 18s all week with Free condom giveaways Garda age ID/passport must be produced as proof of age. Stands include Students’ Union, the Sexual Health Centre, ROAR the Sexual Violence Centre, O’Sullivans Pharmacy & More! 3 Students ’Union Off icers’ Everything you Address need to know about Contraception

ello, How ’bout that ride in? I guess Society playing from 12.30pm. looking for! The following are the opening that’s why they call it …. (First person Thursday night will see the wrap-up “Fifty times for CIT Library: Hto email [email protected] with the end Shades Party” in the Loft Student Bar from Monday-Thursday 8.30am – 9.45pm of that sentence wins four free passes to 9pm, which will include the Condom Olympics Friday 8.30am-5.30pm Eclipse!). An epic speech in its own right and and free passes to Eclipse Nightclub for the Saturday 10am – 5pm although it is fitting, we are not going to run it! best dressed! Sunday (9th & 16th Dec only) 12pm – 5pm There will be a S.H.A.G. Wel-Fair in the main S.H.A.G. Week corridor all week where organisations includ- Freshers Week Next week is our first welfare campaign of the ing the Sexual Health Centre, Sexual Violence What a week! There was something for every- year, CIT SU S.H.A.G. Week 2012! Sexual Centre, LINC and Cork Gay Project, will be one but I think the Hypnotist, once again, stole Health Awareness and Guidance Week is all on hand to give you information about STI’s, the show. Check out the hilarious pictures on about informing you about looking after your contraception, coming out, etc. Make sure you our Facebook page facebook.com/citsu. Our sexual health, how to stay safe and where to call to our Students’ Union stand to get your night-time events went down a storm as well go if you are ever faced with tough decisions. free condoms. and we were sold out every night. Although we here in the SU think the week was a success, The week begins next Tuesday, 23rd Octo- If you would like to get involved and help us we want your input. Please email event@cit. ber, when we will run out during the week, please email Niamh: “A Guide to Great Sex” ie with any feedback/comments/questions so . These will take place at 11am- [email protected]. workshops that we can make CIT SU RAG Week 2013 12.30pm, 1pm-2.30pm and 3pm-4.30pm in Your sexual health is not only important during bigger and better than ever before. the West Atrium (across from the canteen). S.H.A.G. Week, it is a life time responsibility! Spaces are limited so if you want to take part You can also pop into CIT’s Medical Centre please email [email protected] with your name, to book in for a STI check-up. The Sexual Conferrings contact number and what time you would like Health Doctor is on campus every Tuesday This year’s conferring will take place on Friday to attend. There will also be free lunch so if the and the check-up costs only €10. Also call the 19th of October and Monday the 22nd title of the workshop didn’t entice you enough, into the Welfare Office anytime to get your free October. Friday night’s entertainment will take I’m sure free food will sell it for you! condoms. place in Vienna Woods Hotel, Glanmire and Monday night’s will be held in The Roches- Tuesday night will see the continuation of our town Park Hotel. If you haven’t already done Shag-Tag Tuesdays in Eclipse Nightclub so so, you call into us here in the SU office to get be sure to pop in for some clean sexual health No w, for a few info bites: your ball tickets. awareness and guidance fun! I hope you are all settling into college life well If you are looking for love make sure you make Class Reps and if you are having any issues, don’t hesitate your way to the Nexus in the Student Centre Please elect your Class Rep if you have not to contact any of the officers. on Wednesday 24th October. CIT’s very own already done so. If you have been elected as DJ Society will be taking to the stage from Class Rep you must register with the Students’ All the best, 12.30pm which will be followed by BLIND Union by going to www.citsu.ie or calling to DATE on stage from 1.15pm. Some very lucky the Students’ Union Office. (If you have been Danny, Niamh, Killian guys and gals will be walking away hand-in- re-elected as Class Rep, you must register hand with a very romantic prize. If you would again for this year). Registration ensures you like to nominate yourself or a friend to take are informed about Union Council Meetings, part, please leave a comment on our Face- Class Rep Awards etc. Please contact Danny book page. O’Donovan at [email protected] should you Vagina Jokes aren’t funny. Thursday 25th October will see the final day of have queries or need assistance with the elec- Period. tion process. CIT SU S.H.A.G. Week 2012, with the campaign ending in a performance by the Durex Sexual Health Magician at 1pm in the Nexus Library Dick jokes aren’t funny either. in the Student Centre. There will be lots of Du- In the last issue of expliCIT, we informed you Is that so hard to get? rex goodies to give away, as well as the show we were in talks with management about the being really informative about sexual health. library opening hours and we are now de- Arrive early to secure your seat and see the DJ lighted to announce that we got what we were

4 S.H.A.G by Niamh Hayes Week Let’s Talk About 2012

Everything you Sneedex to know about Contraception

The only sure way you are not going to get which is released slowly into the body to pre- pregnant or contract a STD or STI is absti- vent ovulation. It is given by a health care pro- Emergency Contraception nence! i.e. not having sex. While this is the new fessional every 12 weeks. It is over 99% effec- (Morning-After Pill) - This should contraceptive sweeping the country, if you do tive but does not protect you from STI’s. only be used in an emergency. It is not suitable choose to have sex, please please please, for for regular use. It can be taken up to 72 hours your own sake, practice safe sex. The Coil - The Coil is a small plastic and after unprotected sex, but it’s best to take it as copper device that is put into the womb. It is soon as possible after having risky or unpro- Contraception doesn’t just mean condoms 98-99% effective and works by stopping the tected sex. It is very effective and is available and the pill. While all contraceptive methods sperm from meeting the egg. It can stay in the from every pharmacy without prescription. It is are very effective, most are 99% effective, body for up to eight years and works as soon important to understand that after taking this when used completely correctly and consist- as it is inserted. However it does not protect for the first time, its effectiveness is reduced ently, you still have to take caution. The saf- you from STI’s. greatly with every use so avoid taking it unless est way of having sex is for both the male and it is actually an emergency. female to protect themselves. I will advise you The Patch - The Patch is similar to a to get to know what options are out there and small plaster. It is worn for seven days, for As Part of S.H.A.G. Week there will be all kinds choose the one which best suits your body three weeks, followed by a patch free week. of contraception available to view in the main and your lifestyle. It contains both oestrogen and progestogen, corridor. Make sure you take to time to visit the which are absorbed through the skin to stop stands and talk to the professionals who are The Pill - 45% of women aged 18-24 who ovulation. It can be seen on the skin but it is a on hand to give you advice. Please use this use contraception use the pill highly effective form of contraception when it week as an opportunity to educate yourself The Pill has been around since the 1960s and is used correctly. The Patch does not protect about sex and how to practice safe sex. against STI’s. is still the most popular form of female con- I will be giving out free condoms all week and traception, however it does not protect you Diaphragms/Cap - This is a barrier remember that I have a year’s supply of them against STI’s so be sure to use a condom. method that the female fits inside her vagina in my office so please feel free to pop up and There are two types; the combined pill and the to prevent sperm reaching the egg. A flex- help yourself. I am not here to judge you, I am progestogen only pill (mini-pill). The combined ible rubber or silicone device, which is used here to help you stay safe! pill contains two female hormones, oestrogen with spermicide to destroy sperm, is inserted and progestogen. It’s a highly effective contra- by the female herself. This method of contra- Useful Contacts: ceptive, but you need to make sure you follow ception can be reused but it does not protect The staff in the Medical Centre are happy to the instructions on the packet very carefully against STI’s. It is 92-98% effective with very help you with any queries you may have or ad- because if you miss a pill you may not be fully careful use, but there is a high failure rate with vice you may need - 021 433 5780 protected and you could get pregnant. The less careful use. progestogen pill contains progestogen only. Call up to my office in the Students’ Union, call This pill is suitable if you cannot tolerate oes- Vaginal Ring - The Vaginal Ring is a flex- 021 433 5273, or email [email protected] trogen. There can be some side effects with ible ring inserted by the female into her vagina www.thinkcontraception.ie both types of pills so it is important to find one for three weeks every month. It contains oestro- www.cura.ie that suits you. It is also important to know that gen and progestogen. If properly used it is 99% www.sexualhealth.com if you have a stomach bug, are vomiting, or effective but it does not protect against STI’s. are taking other types of medication, the ef- - This is a barrier In 1912, the world famous Austrian fectiveness of the pill is reduced considerably. Female Condom that a female can use to help prevent pregnan- gynecologist, Dr. Hermann Otto Consult with a doctor if you are worried about cy AND sexually transmitted infections. With any of these. careful and consistent use, it is 98% effective. Kloepneckler, M.D. Ph.D. published The Implant - The implant is a small flex- It is a thin polyurethane sheath, with two rings. the following: ible rod which is placed just under the skin on It lines the vagina and prevents sperm from the inside of the upper arm of the female. It entering. “The best engine in the world is the releases progestogen, which stops ovulation. Male Condoms – Most common form vagina. It can be started with one It is 99% effective, however like the pill, it does of contraception used by 18-24 year olds finger. It is self-lubricating. It takes not protect against STI’s. It lasts for up to three years and must be inserted and removed by This again is a barrier method that a male used any size piston. And it changes its a doctor. The implant is suitable if you want to help prevent pregnancy AND sexually trans- own oil every four weeks. It is only a long-term contraception and wish to avoid mitted infections. A thin sheath is rolled onto pity that the management system is taking or using a contraceptive daily. an erect penis before sex to prevent sperm from entering the vagina. They are 99% effec- so f**king temperamental.” Injectable Contraception- The tive with careful and consistent use. injection contains the hormone progestogen, 5 S.H.A.G Week 2012 DON’T BE EMBARRASSED TO TALK ABOUT... by Niamh Hayes

“Good sexual health means mak- ways using a condom correctly but if you get ing sure you have the knowledge, it, it can be treated with antibiotics. the skills and the ability to make in- Gonorrhoea is a bacterial infection formed sexual choices and acting caused by the same things as Chlamydia. responsibly to protect your health Gonorrhoea can cause long term complica- STI’SSome STIs can cause long-term problems if tions such as infertility, pelvic inflammatory and the health of others” they are not treated, such as infertility, com- disease, pre-term labour and low birth weight. plications in pregnancy and pelvic inflamma- Women should look out for abnormal vaginal or anal discharge, burning or stinging sensa- tory disease. tion when you pee, pain during or after sex, Please seek help/advice from a doctor/ and possible bleeding between periods. Men STI clinic if you notice any of the following should look out for abnormal discharge from symptoms: the penis, and burning or stinging sensation • Unusual discharge from penis or vagina when peeing. Gonorrhoea can be prevented • Pain when passing urine by using a condom correctly or avoiding in- • Unusual sores or blisters in the genital area timate sexual contact. It can be treated with • Itching or irritation in the genital area antibiotics which both you and your partner • Pain during sex will have to take. STIs don’t always go away by themselves, Genital Warts (Human Papilloma Virus, so get checked out! HPV) is a virus that is caused by direct skin- to-skin contact, or vaginal, anal or oral sex Fact: You can get an STI the first (protected and unprotected). Some types of time or anytime you have sex. the Human Papilloma Virus are associated Steps to prevent catching an STI…. with cervical cancer in women, so you should DO… follow up with your doctor for a smear test. • Carry a condom, always use it properly The virus can be in your system for 3 weeks and ensure it is in date to 8 months (or longer) before you show symptoms. Warts usually appear as single • Follow the instructions on the condom and or more painless, fleshy growths or lumps practice putting them on in the genital area. They come in all different • Think twice about having sex if you are un- shapes and sizes. Some people do not get der the influence of drink or drugs. 24% of visible warts, but can still pass the virus on to men and 14% of women aged 18-24 have their partner. Genital warts can be prevented said that drinking alcohol/taking drugs Fact: You may not know if you by avoiding intimate sexual contact. A con- was a reason for not using contraception. dom is the best protection against them but have an STI. Be Drink Aware! it is not 100% effective. Warts can be treated • Look out for any unusual discharge, sores, by freezing them or applying a prescribed So what exactly is an STI? cream. The type of treatment will depend on STIs are infections that are passed on from rash or bumps and go to a doctor or STI clinic if you are worried the size, location and number of warts. It is an infected partner(s) during unprotected important to know that the virus that causes sex (vaginal, anal and oral). They are caused DON’T… genital warts stays in your system, so the by specific bacteria and viruses. In some • Have unprotected oral, vaginal or anal sex warts can come back at any time. cases, you may be at risk even if you don’t • Be embarrassed to talk about safer sex is a virus caused by the Herpes have full sex. Kissing and touching each oth- • Rely on your partner to carry condoms Herpes Simplex Virus. It is contracted by direct skin- er’s genitals may pass on some STIs. • Be embarrassed to get tested for STIs to-skin contact, unprotected vaginal, anal or There are many different STIs – some are oral sex, unprotected mouth to anus contact, more common than others. Most can be Fact: You may not be able to tell if and from a pregnant mother to her baby. cured with medication. However, some of your partner(s) has an STI. Most people who carry the virus have no them can only be treated to reduce symp- symptoms. However during an outbreak you toms but will stay in your system once you Most Common Types of STI’s: have flu-like symptoms, painful blisters or ul- have been infected. Remember, only total Chlamydia is a bacterial infection caused cers on your external genitals and rectum, or abstinence from all sexual contact offers by intimate genital contact, unprotected sex, a burning sensation when you pee. Herpes 100% protection from pregnancy and STIs. infected fingers to eyes, unprotected mouth can be prevented by not having sex while to anus contact and can be passed from a you or your partner has an outbreak, and al- Fact: In the space of ten years, pregnant mother to her baby. For a woman ways using a condom. It can be treated with there has been a 700% increase the symptoms include abnormal vaginal dis- prescribed medication to reduce discomfort, charge, stinging or burning sensation when however the virus will stay in your system so in cases of Chlamydia in Ireland. you pee, bleeding between periods, and pain future outbreaks can occur. So how do I know if I have an STI? or bleeding during or after sex. For a man the symptoms include discharge from the penis Fact: You can catch an STI more You might not know. Some STIs have no ob- than once. vious symptoms, so you may not be aware and stinging or burning sensation when you that you or your partner(s) is infected. If you pee. Chlamydia can lead to many problems Syphilis - There has been a recent up- surge in new cases of syphilis! are sexually active, it is important to have such as fertility problems and pelvic inflammatory disease. It can be prevented by al- This is a bacterial infection caused by inti- regular check-ups. 6 S.H.A.G Week mate genital contact, unprotected vaginal, anal or oral sex, unprotected mouth to anus Sexual Health 2012 by Niamh Hayes contact, kissing an infected person, and from an infected mother to her baby. The Awareness & Guidance symptoms are the same for men and women and occur in 3 stages. Stage 1 is the primary infection. Symptoms include a painless ulcer in the genital, anal or mouth area which appears around 3 weeks after exposure. Stage 2 is the secondary infection. A red, spotty rash develops on the palms of hands and soles of feet. It can appear else- Contacts where on the body also. Stage 3 is tertiary syphilis. This is rare but there is a possibility CURA – Pregnancy Counselling Service of long-term damage to your heart and brain. Sometimes people with Syphilis have CURA offers a free and confidential service that helps those experi- no symptoms at all and are diagnosed on blood testing. It can be prevented by using encing an unplanned pregnancy. Support services include free pregnancy testing; crisis pregnancy counselling, info on social welfare condoms correctly but antibiotics treatments are very effective. and other rights and entitlements; support with accommodation; sup- Pubic Lice (Crabs) are tiny insects that live in pubic or body hair. They are caused port after the birth of a baby for mums and dads; counselling after an by close body contact with an infected person, and sometimes, infected bed linen or abortion; and fostering and adoption info. clothes may pass them on. Symptoms include itching in your pubic hair, and some- 34 Paul St., Cork. 1850 622 626 021 427 7544 times you will be able to see the lice. Pubic Lice can be treated with creams and lo- W: www.cura.ie E: [email protected] tions. Prevent them by avoiding intimate sexual contact and using condoms. Gay Project Cork 8 South Main St., Cork 021 4304884 Fact: You can be infected with more than one STI at a time. W: www.gayprojectcork.com E: [email protected] Who can help? LGBT Ireland – Supporting lesbian, gay, bisexual and Regular sexual health check-ups are important to help ensure you can continue to transgender people have and enjoy a healthy sex life. If you are not in a relationship or sexually active at LGBT.ie is the website of the National LGBT helpline. The site aims present, it is still important to look after your sexual health. to provide a gateway to information and support for LGBT people in Ireland. We also have information that will be useful for the friends STI Screening means you are being tested for a full range of Sexually Transmitted In- and family of LGBT people as well as professionals working with fections at the same time. A screening usually includes blood tests and swabs. LGBT people. 1890 929 539 www.lgbt.ie STI screening is free at an STI/GUM clinic. You will need to make an appointment for LINC – Advocating for lesbian and bisexual women in Ireland most clinics, unless they provide a drop-in service. 11A White St., Cork T: 021 4808600www.linc.ie E:[email protected] You should have an STI screening if: Naomi – Natural Association of the Ovulation Method of Ireland • you are sexually active and have not had a check-up before 119 Patrick Street Cork T: 021 4272213 W: www.naomi.ie • you have had unprotected oral, vaginal or anal sex with one or more partners E: [email protected] • your sex partner has had unprotected sex with someone other than you OSS – One-Stop-Shop (Domestic Violence Info & Resource Centre) • you have any unusual symptoms OSS provides a free and confidential service that includes information, support, referral, advocacy and accompaniment. CIT Medical Centre 94 South Main St., Cork T: 1800 497 497 The medical centre here in CIT offers a STI screening service. If you think you may have W: www.oss.ie E: [email protected] an STI or if you are sexually active and want to make sure everything is OK, make an Positive Options - Crisis Pregnancy Advice appointment ASAP with Dr. Jackie Cantillon, who comes into the college on Tuesday This website will help you find a counselling service that will sup- afternoons. The testing costs €10 with your student card. As with all services provided port you in dealing with a crisis pregnancy. All of the services listed by the medical centre, this service is completely confidential. Nobody in the waiting on the website provide free, non-judgemental counselling and sup- room will know what you are going in for, and it will be a huge relief when you get the port. W: www.positiveoptions.ie all clear/treatment for the infection. Dr. Cantillon is highly trained in this area and offers Samaritans great support and advice. Call 021 433 5780 to make an appointment. The Samaritans offer a 24hr a day free and confidential support service, for anyone experiencing distress or despair including those GUM/STI Clinic who could lead to suicide. No matter how big or small the problem This is located in the South Infirmary, Victoria Hospital, 021 496 6844. It offers a free is, there is always someone available at the other end of the phone service. Both the examination and treatment are free. You are not asked for your name to talk to you. Don’t carry the burden alone, speak up and talk to and are identified by a number so it is completely confidential. The testing may take someone. T: 1850 609 090 W: www.samaritans.org up to 2 hours and you do have to disclose your sexual history, but don’t worry they are Sexual Violence Centre and Cork Rape Crisis completely professional and have heard and seen it all before! Centre The services provided by this centre include information and advice; Sexual Health Centre Sexual Assault Treatment Unit (SATU); counselling; support for This is located near the Mercy Hospital, 16 Peters St., 021 427 5837. It offers services families; Victim Impact Reports; interpretation; and training. such as pregnancy testing, counselling for unexpected pregnancy, HIV support, and 5 Camden Place, Cork T: 1800 496 496 training and support on sexual health and drugs. Services provided here are free. Visit W: www.sexualviolence.ie E: [email protected] www.sexualhealthcentre.com Womens Aid Women’s Aid is a leading national organisation that has been work- Youth Health Service ing to address the issue of domestic violence in Ireland for more 73 Shandon St., 021 422 0490. This service is for people under 21 years. Services of- than 35 years. Their direct services to women experiencing domestic fered are free STI screening and medication. They also offer free contraception. There violence underpin and inform all our work toward ending violence against women. T: 1800 341 900 W: www.womensaid.ie is a waiting list so book ahead if you want to have a check-up. E: [email protected] Remember: It is good sexual health practice to get a STI check regularly. Other useful websites: www.thinkcontraception.ie Book an appointment for a STI check-up in CIT’s Medical Centre by calling in www.life.ie or phoning 021 4335780. The Sexual Health Doctor is available on Tuesdays. No www.yoursexualhealth.ie need to feel embarrassed, they have seen it all before! www.sexualhealth.com If you have further questions about STI’s or your sexual health please call over Always feel free to call up to my welfare office in the Students’ Union to the stands in the main corridor during S.H.A.G. Week. The many organisations if you would like to talk about any sexual health issue and help your- present will be happy to answer any of your questions. self to the free condoms. You can also contact me on 021 4335273 or [email protected]

7 S.H.A.G Week 2012 Sex Tips for boys & girls Sex & With SHAG (Sexual Health Awareness and Guidance) Week around the corner we, as students, decided to put together some tips that we want to pass on to other Contraception students. This article is aimed at girls and guys out there who are sexually active and may be interested in some pointers and knowledge sharing, but who may be to shy to discuss the topic with friends. This article was complied using ideas from ‘chats we had with friends in the canteen’, reading up on publications and our own experiences. To be clear, we by no means see ourselves as experts, nor do we believe that students should feel under pressure to become sexually active. V However we do hope our article will be useful to some of you: Myths Facts Tips for the girls from a female student: Myth: Some guys can’t wear condoms. 1. Lights on or off? Its safe to say guys often favour lights on but if you girls feel In fact, these guys should be avoided! There are so many types of con- uncomfortable with that fairy lights red/pink or even a few candles is an alter- doms available that you are bound to find one to suit every shape and native. size. 2. Don’t be afraid to make the first move. It shouldn’t be left up to the guys to initiate intimacy; some might say it’ll hurt their ego but in my experience its can Myth: The pill makes you fat. be an ego booster as well. In fact, some women may experience weight gain, some weight loss. 3. Oral sex can often be a favourite but we can definitely be uncomfortable with Weight gain is normally due to an increased appetite and lack of ex- it. I think theres is no shame in practising to become more comfortable and ercise. If you are concerned about weight gain discuss this with your confident. doctor and she/he can help suggest a pill or alternative contraceptive 4. Keep talking to a minimum to avoid the awkward saying things you might regret. that is right for you. My general rule is if I have to think of what to say then it’s not worth saying. 5. We need to become more tactile in my opinion. From my experience cupping a Myth: Condoms prevent STI’s. guy’s testicle is a sure way to arouse him. If guys don’t like what you’re doing In fact, while it can protect against the majority of STI’s, they do not they are going to tell you how they do like it prevent against herpes or genital warts. These need to be treated medi- 6. Whatever you do don’t fake it - 9 times out of 10 a guy gets a bigger kick out cally before having sex. of you climaxing than their own orgasm so keep at it till you get there it will be Myth: Male pulling out before climaxing is a form of contraception. worth it. Guys won’t improve without feedback - if they don’t know where they In fact, this myth leads to thousands of pregnancies every year. Pre- are going wrong they won’t change. withdrawal before climaxing can cause semen seepage which can lead 7. T oys theres one for everyone, they spice up your sex life make everything more to pregnancy, so wrap up before foreplay! interesting...especially for us girls. 8. If a guy is getting too rough or is being too soft this is the time to use your Myth: The pill causes cancer. voice. In fact, the pill reduces the risk of certain cancers. 9. Strip tease, invest in some sexy underwear to keep you both interested even Myth: You can’t get pregnant when you’re on your period. though you know it will end up on the bedroom floor it’s always good to set the In fact, yes you can! mood. 10. If you have just started having sex or even if you have been doing it for a while Myth: The pill causes acne or more spots. and you just don’t feel you enjoy it as much as your partner. My top tip is to In fact, certain oral contraceptives have favourable effects on acne. invest in a vibrator. You will never be confident with sex till you know your own Myth: Using two condoms is safer than one. body! You need to spend some time getting to know yourself and what makes In fact, the complete opposite is true! “Double bagging” actually caus- you tick. And speaking from experience a vibrator is just the accessory to do it es the condoms to bunch up, not fit properly and slip off. ... if it’s not doing for you check your pulse because I am calling the undertaker. Myth: The pill delays fertility. Once you have figured it out yourself you can then guide your guy through it In fact, most women can get pregnant immediately after stopping the making the experience mind blowing for both of you. pill. Tips for the lads from a male student: Myth: A girl can’t get pregnant if it’s her first time. 1. Using different types of condoms / lubes / toys and oils to optimise satisfaction In fact, this is definitely not true! Once a girl starts getting periods, she is a great start. can get pregnant. 2. Foreplay is a must! Spend as long as you possibly can (even hours!) exploring Myth: You can’t get STI’s or STD’s from giving or receiving oral sex. each others bodies, nawing, biting (don’t bite down too hard, be careful around In fact, you most certainly can! Some viruses such as HIV, Herpes and sensitive areas). Every girl has at least one area that makes her quiver! Syphilis can be nurturing nicely in the skin or just inside the opening of 3. Masturbation technique - take it easy, don’t be too rough. Massage and glide the penis and are transmitted when in contact with the mouth, penis or along sensitive areas, then slowly increase speed and stroking the clitoris. vagina. Use a condom!! 4. No talking, if you have to ask, then something is wrong! Phrases like ‘Who’s your daddy?’ is never to be spoken! Myth: Women should take a break from the pill. 5. Hygiene is important, trim your engine room! Girls look after themselves and so The fact is that it is not necessary for any woman who is free from side should you and keep those fingernails short. effects to take a break from the pill. Once your system is used to the 6. Mix it up, changing or trying new positions, don’t be afraid to get on the goog- pill you should keep taking it to avoid irregular cycles and to keep pro- ley machine for ideas! Role playing is an oldy but a goody that is sure to make tected against an unwanted pregnancy. it something a little different. Myth: Premature ejaculation is not normal and should be some- 7. Shallow ground is the sacred ground. It is said that the outer third of the vagina thing to be concerned about. is the most sensitive, thrusting isn’t essential. In fact, there is nothing to worry about guys! Extra practice at focus- 8. Undress slowly; it isn’t always as hot to rip everything the second the lights go ing your mind on not cuming may just be what you need. The average out. Try and have it that ye strip each other, and this doesn’t have to be done time of sex is between three and ten minutes so anything after that is by hands! a bonus! 9. The bed isn’t the only place for it, showers, outdoors or anywhere that turns ye on! Be creative lads, the more alternative the better! Myth: All women reach orgasm through sex. 10. Top Tip: It’s a marathon not a sprint, stamina is the aim of the game. Sex In fact, only 30% of women reach orgasm through intercourse. Fore- shouldn’t be about her having one orgasm and you climaxing and then rolling play and extra stimulation is required! over and falling asleep. Multiple orgasms and longer lasting climaxing is what Myth: Withholding from sex the night before a big game/athletic great sex is all about. event will lead to improved performance on the pitch. 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9 S.H.A.G Week • Compliment him! Us girls aren’t the only 2012 ones who like to get compliments. Tell him you like his hair or what he’s wear- Are you shy? Do you need ing, but do it in a casual manner. Guys by Niamh Hayes like to feel confident too. some help • Be yourself! All guys want is someone real. Don’t hide yourself under tons of catching the make-up and a fake smile. If you want him to like you then the first step is to be you. Don’t give up the things you love eye of that for him either. If you like each other it’s because of the real you, when you first girl or guy met so don’t change for him. Always stay true to yourself. you fancy? • Keep it light! Don’t go spilling your guts and talking all heavy emotional stuff when you first start talking. This will make him run for the hills. Read on... • Play back! If he insists on playing “hard to get”, play it right back. Most guys actually enjoy being teased so play him at his own game. Don’t take it too far though because he will begin to think How to impress a girl • Get on with her friends! A great way that you enjoy making a fool out of him to impress a girl is to get on with her instead of thinking you actual like him. • Be well-groomed! This is an es- friends. But make sure you are not over- sential tip for life, not just for at- • Do not become obsessed! For some friendly or bordering on flirting with tracting someone. But if you are reason it becomes very easy for girls to them. If it comes across that you are looking to impress the girl you start obsessing over guys. Girls this is a flirting she will begin to resent you. So fancy, shower, brush your hair, huge turn-off so don’t do it. Sure spend be nice, but not too nice. brush your teeth, use some deo- time with him, do things together, talk to dorant/aftershave. No girl wants • Don’t pay “hard to get” for too long! If him about what is going on in your life a guy who smells and has bad you do this you will get her attention for but don’t let him become your life. You breath so get scrubbing! Make a couple of days but after that she will were your own person when you met sure you change and wash your clothes end up frustrated and think you’re not him so keep some of that individualism. regularly, and if necessary take a female interested in her anymore. Be mysteri- It is also essential that you let him live friend/sister with you shopping. ous but don’t start playing mind games. his life too. Don’t become the green- On the other side, if you’re falling at her eyed monster just because he wants to • Have a great attitude! Love life. Don’t feet 24/7 she will lose interest in you spend time with other people and wants come across as cocky or full or your- pretty fast. It’s hard but you’ve got to to do things without you. Play cool even self. Instead be fun to hang around with, find a balance. if you do think about him every second easy to laugh with/at, and be outgoing. of every day, guys will appreciate this • Be honest and tell her how you feel! Girls love when a guy has a good sense and think that you are one cool chick. of humour and can make them smile Honesty is always the best policy when and laugh. trying to impress a girl. Don’t lie about yourself just to inflate your own ego, • Show interest in her! Be a good listener. girls have this uncanny ability to find out Let her talk and listen attentively. Ask the truth about everything so be careful. 20 things you should her about her life, hobbies, interests, If you do really like her, tell her. Girls love etc. Take in what she is saying and try it when a guy can talk about his feelings never say during sex... to remember some details. If you regur- but don’t become too mushy. gitate some details about her at a later 1. But everyone looks funny naked! date she will be well impressed. Make 2. Did I tell you my Aunt Martha sure you look into her eyes. Staring at How to impress a guy her boobs for a whole conversation died in this bed? • Find out what he likes! Don’t 3. Keep it down, you’ll wake will not go down well. If you want to change yourself to become what have a look, do so when she’s not he likes but find out what you my girlfriend. paying attention. have in common and talk about 4. Is this a sin too? • Flirt! Begin by complimenting that. Ask him questions, guys 5. Hey, when is it going to be her. Even if she does not like you love that a girl is actually the one yet, complimenting her will make her who flirts with him first. Martin’s turn? feel good about herself and think • Make the first move! Not many 6. You’ll still vote for me, wont you? positively about you. Catch her eye girls do this but believe me it is worth it. 7. What tampon? and smile at her. If you’re talking to her, Guys like that the stress is off them, so 8. That leak better be from the touch her arm in a gentle way for a few get talking. Ask them if they’d like to do seconds don’t hold on too long or you’ll something after college or at the week- water bed. come across as a creep! If she does end. If you are pretty shy then suggest 9. Did you know the ceiling seem uncomfortable, do not do it again. that your friends and his friends hang out needs painting? Be courteous too. Hold open doors for together. Sometimes it is more comfort- 10. Did I remember to take my pill? her and be mannerly. able to get to know each other in a group setting. 10

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13 cork paranormal investigators and the magdalene laundries conducted a paranormal investigation of the abandoned Magdalene Laundries have found myself in some pretty random situations but CIT’s Student’s Union President, Danny when we rolled up to the Magdalene Laundries with a in Sunday’s Well recently along with I just felt like it had CPI have conducted numerous investigations of this abandoned load of ghost-busting equipment O’Donovan. I The abandoned building was CPI be taken to the next level! building however the night in question we captured some very interesting evidence. lit up with the glow a full moon emits, and after watching The night began at approximately 9:30 in the evening. Upon entering the building you get the movie “The Magdalene Sisters” the hour previously I a very eerie feeling as the building is in a state of disrepair. In order to get to the location can say without shame that I was “touching cloth”, and that we prefer to investigate you have to walk through what we like to call the tunnel. It is we weren’t even inside! in fact a part of the building that was destroyed by a fire back in 2003. It is now just a pile If that wasn’t bad enough we were in the top floor when of rubble that has become overgrown with vegetation. Once you get through this you are in I noticed how expensive the equipment looked and the part of the building that would have housed the women (known as Magdalene sisters) thought.. “Wow… These people are serious…Oh no!…” and also any children that would have lived in the building. The bottom floor would have I was really spooked out but at the same time I was still a housed a kitchen area and also what appears to be a nursery for the children. Drawings of little sceptical for obvious reasons. characters from Sesame Street can still be seen on the walls of the nursery which gives it a very strange feeling. You can imagine that when the Magdalene Laundries was still open I fully endorse CPI’s version of the night but, at the same that there would have been lots of children playing within that nursery. time I can’t communicate strongly enough how difficult The first piece that we the situation is for me is to digest. There was things hap- Once we arrived in this area we began to set up our equipment. pened that night that contradict what I as a person have set up is a pair of motion sensors across the two doorways. These motion sensors have come to know as the “norm”. an alarm that goes off if anything crosses the beam. We use these for two main reasons. I must say One being that if anybody was to follow us into the building we would be notified straight The K11 going off and hearing random bangs To read more please see away and the second being that it may be possible for a spirit to… frightened the living daylights out of me! However, the one https://www.facebook.com/Cork.Paranormal.Investigators# thing I’m really hung up on to this day is the mysterious light. This has had a lasting impact on me because of how I was in the incident. The light that shone on ybody entering this building. We enter at “involved” CPI would like to state that we do not condone an the wall right next to me was as bright/dim as a 15watt our own risk and take full responsibility for ourselves. If anybody would like to see more bulb and about a 1.5 foot in diameter. Staring at the light of the building then check out our Facebook. We will be giving a talk in Cork City Gaol for I wondered where was it coming from? When suddenly it the World Ghost Convention on Friday 26th of October and we will also be in Youghal for the just disappeared right before my eyes. I noted the moon- Youghaloween Spooktacular on Saturday 27th of October. Further details on both events can light was shining in the windows of the wall that the light be found on our Facebook page. and was on, and after investigating the situation fully I have no logical explanation as to where the light was coming from. Even as I am writing this piece I know that things happened inside that place on that night, some that maybe could be explained… I am left with no other option than to move on without conclusion. The only thing I can say that I am 100% on is the fact that logic is failing no matter what side of the paranormal fence I choose. I am sure there are many like me so I thought it would be a good idea to bring in a medium to CIT and you can explore for yourself the concept of afterlife... Watch this space... In light of this I would like to thank the CPI team, Sinéad, Kevin, Jacque, Kevin (Junior) and Shannon for the experience. A very random experience… but very interesting! By Danny O’Donovan

14 IMPA ORT NT MESSAGE FROM THE ADMISSIONS OFFICE The “Children’s Rights Referen- dum” is on the 10th of November Have you now checked and enrolled for all this year. Your last chance to register your vote your modules? If not, please do it NOW! will be on Tuesday the 23rd of Octo- ber. Your vote counts. Every vote not Dear Student, cast is a vote in support of the side We hope the year is going well for you and that you have settled into that is struggling. Take the example of the divorce referendum, it passed the current Academic Year. CIT YFG will be running a register by 0.56% or 9000 votes. 1,633,942 You have already been asked to ensure you had enrolled for all modules to vote campaign in college in the people voted. It came down to 9000 weeks coming up to the deadline. in the First Semester (September to December 2012) by 4.00pm on people. That is roughly the same We will give you all the help you Friday, 12th October, 2012. number as the student body in CIT. need. We will check the register For most referendums less than half If you did not register, or have yet to register, please note late registra- for you, help you fill out the form the country turns out to vote, giving tions or changes to module choice must now be made, in person, at the and even get it stamped. We will you even more power. Admissions Office. These are subject to a Late Enrolment Fee of €30. also give you concise information This needs to be completed by 4.00pm on Friday October 26th 2012. This year, with the election on a Sat- on the Referendum; neutral stuff From Monday October 29th there will be a further increase in the Late urday we have no excuse. Get home, from the Referendum Commission get out and vote. Your vote makes a Enrolment Fee for students who have failed to enrol for all modules and the arguments for and against difference. If you don’t vote some- taken. The penalty for those who enrol, after October 26th 2012, for all from main stakeholders. Feel free to one else will make the decision for come up to the stand modules taken, will increase from €30 to €80. you. Change won’t stop because you if you have any questions about didn’t vote; fewer people will just de- Please note that from 12.00 noon on Friday November 30th 2012 no registering your vote or the cide how we change. further enrolment for modules will be permitted. If you have not en- referendum. Alternatively you rolled by this date, you will have to wait until the Autumn Repeat Ex- What does it take?? can email [email protected] for amination in August 2013. This will also apply to modules not assessed • Read 21 lines of text (we’ll put it in more information. by examination. BIG writing) You can always visit CHECK- It is your responsibility, as a student, to get the CRN from your lecturer, • Take 5 minutes to register (we’ll THEREGISTER.ie yourself if you and to check that all your modules are listed on Blackboard. help!) don’t want to be seen talking to us! Best wishes for the year ahead and we look forward to your coopera- • 15 minutes to vote (face it - you’ll Remember all that is needed for tion with the above. be able to get a spin down off the EVIL to succeed is for GOOD peo- parents) ple to do nothing… The Admissions Office Article by: Young Fine Gael

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15 Neasa Peters, Social Care n May of this year I was awarded a CIT volunteer abroad scholarship to volunteer in my Ichosen country, India. My time in India was amazing and an experience of a lifetime. I was filled with wonder, excitement and nerves and eagerly awaited my arrival in India. Outside the airport, although it was night time, the heat was already CIT overwhelming. We met with our volunteer mentor and Societies made our way to the car. We bundled into a white jeep, Volunteer searched for non-existent always looking at his watch but seatbelts and off we went Abroad as he learned to trust me, his de- on a bumpy ride! I stared out sire to learn became evident and the window in horror, excite- we worked through his personal ment and amazement; people program learning goals together. Despite sleeping on the streets, large his little English and my little bit of derelict buildings, barren land and Hindi, we developed a strong bond large colourful trucks. The beeping of over the next few days. the cars and trucks along with the Indian Later on that first morning, I gath- music filled me with excitement! Elaine O’Connor, Social Care ered with all the students and other volunteers for recreation time upstairs. I just Day two was just as exciting. We were provided The journey to the volunteer camp involved with an orientation and given our itinerary for couldn’t help but smile during this time each many hours spent on a bus and an overnight day! The electricity went out that first morn- the coming week. After lunch we headed for train trip. It was difficult not to be struck by the Jaipur where we would be spending a week ing and in two minutes the atmosphere had pollution, poverty in certain areas and amounts changed completely from laughter and fun to with our host families. As I sat in the bus I of rubbish covering many areas. The vivid im- stared out the window in awe and wonder- silence. I asked them all to form a circle and age of a father and his two young sons sleeping join hands while I sang “Let’s make a circle, a ment. There were people everywhere, rick- in the middle of a busy road at 8am one morn- shaws with up to ten people piled in, trucks circle, a circle, let’s make a circle here today”. ing oblivious to the noise of traffic and people While it was a small thing, the animated faces crammed with people and buses overflowing will stay with me forever. with people! There were cows roaming freely and laughter from them was lovely to see. I The camp location in Himachal Pradesh is ab- and camels being ridden. It was my first ex- never thought the music elective I chose in my solutely stunning and incredibly peaceful being perience in a ‘squat’ toilet (essentially a hole Social Care course would come in so handy! situated at the foothills of the snow-capped in the ground). Not very pleasant! The poverty In the evenings, I worked with adolescence Himalayan Mountains. My first day volunteer- was difficult to witness, and while stopped in girls teaching them computers and later on, ing was in a school for children and adults with traffic a woman with a small baby in her arms the time was spent singing and doing actions. intellectual disabilities. When I think back now, came knocking at the window of the bus to beg It was amazing to come to this community each the happiness and joy which those kids and for money. I looked away as I knew that it was evening and be met with such enthusiasm, adults brought to me was far more than I could best not to make eye contact but each knock positivity, fun and laughter which shone from have imagined. felt like a squeeze of my heart. these kids! I was really moved by a sweet girl I worked one on one each day with Amit who Our host family lived in a large, immaculate called Tanuska when she exclaimed after “this is 23 years old and travels over 35km by bus house in the city. They were an upper class is the happiest day of my life”. I was really sad each day to come to school, a very long journey family, well educated and more westernised leaving those girls but happy in the knowledge on Indian roads. He was a bit of a prankster at than the people we had seen on the streets. that they or I would never forget the happy the start trying to avoid doing any lessons and There were four members in the family, Mr. Go- times we shared. yal, a business man, his wife Jyoti, a housewife In different places in India I noticed some lovely and their two children, a girl, Ridhi aged four- inspirational quotes written on cars such as teen and a young man, Shabomb aged twenty. “Love is a Risk…Risk it” and another one on a I enjoyed the time I spent getting to know my An billboard said “Don’t let anyone stop you from host family but cultural differences sometimes information evening dreaming”. I guess this experience has broad- created a barrier between them and us. will take place on the ened my horizons and thought me a lot about The next week consisted of orientation and Bishosptown Campus on myself and that I can achieve anything once I t set my mind to it. Elaine and I enjoyed many Indian workshops he evening of November and learnt a lot about the Indian culture. We 13th. To register t I think students interested in volunteering were completely immersed in Indian life, bar- o should come along to the volunteer information attend the meeting and tering at markets, wearing saris, praying at recei night on November 13th with an open mind. temples, learning Hindi, being exposed to Bol- ve an application Volunteering abroad doesn’t have to be about lywood dancing and movies and much more, I form send an email to making a huge change in a person’s life but enjoyed every minute of it. After our sightseeing [email protected] can be something so simple or small but will it was time to make the journey to Himachal, make a positive impact on the person on any where the volunteer camp was located. one day. 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Upcoming Fixtures Sun 21 Oct 12:45 – Heineken Cup P1 – Munster Rugby V Munster Rugby Edinburgh Rugby – Thomond Park Stadium Munster’s RaboDirect PRO12 league season may not be going as smoothly as they hoped, as their latest match saw Fri 26 Oct 19:45 – RaboDirect Pro12 – Munster Rugby V a defeat to Leinster in the Aviva Stadium, where the home Zebre – Thomond Park Stadium team won 30-21. A swift effort from Peter O’Mahony in the Fri 2 Nov 19:05 - RaboDirect Pro12 – Cardiff Blues V first-half where, having taken a pass from Simon Zebo, he Munster Rugby – Cardiff Arms Park scored the side’s first try of the match, which looked promising for Munster. However, Leinster seemed to have that edge that the visitors were missing. Following a second try by the home side, Ronan O’Gara completed the scoring of the first- 2012-2013 RaboDirect PRO12 League Table half to leave Leinster pulling away with a 20-14 score line. Pos Team Played Won Drew Lost Points The ownership of the second-half seemed to change hands 1 Ulster Rugby 5 5 0 0 21 however much Munster fought with everything they had to 2 Scarlets 6 4 0 2 30 try and overcome Leinster. After 56 minutes, 30-14 down, 3 Glasgow Warriors 6 4 0 2 18 they still came within inches of the winners. Conor Murray 4 Leinster Rugby 6 4 0 2 17 scored the third try for the visitors, with Ian Keatley superbly 5 Munster Rugby 6 3 0 3 14 kicking the conversion over to narrow the lead to nine points. 6 Ospreys 6 3 0 3 14 Despite Munster’s efforts, and a few strange decisions from the referee, the home side won their fourth league game 7 Benetton Treviso 6 3 0 3 14 this season. Munster now face Zebre in their next league 8 Edinburgh Rugby 6 3 0 3 13 match, where a victory is promising. Before this however, 9 Connacht Rugby 6 2 0 4 12 Munster begin their Heineken Cup campaign with a home 10 Ospreys 6 2 0 4 10 match against Edinburgh Rugby. With the HC final set for 11 Newp. Gw. Dragons 6 2 0 4 9 Irish soil, here’s hoping that this match 12 Zebre 5 0 0 5 1 will take us one step closer to being part of that magic. By Niamh Hayes

19 Prob If you have any problems Page you that you want our agony o you think aunt (& uncle) to solve, S please email them to: [email protected]. We will have problems do our best to help you! I have been going out with my boyfriend for six months now here in CIT does this every Tuesday. If you do have something, deal and been in a sexual relationship with him since the start. We with it. If you don’t, please be more careful in future. Q have always used condoms because I’m not on any other form of contraception but recently he’s been asking me to go on the Lad, there’s doing the dog on it and then there’s doing the pill so that we can have sex without condoms. Is this safe? Am I DOG on it! I’m not sure whether to say fair play or what but you guaranteed not to get pregnant? I’ve also heard that the pill can really don’t do things by half do you! I think you should keep be dangerous and make you put on weight and has other side your mouth shut for the moment and go get the test done. effects. I’m just not sure about the whole thing, please help! If there’s nothing wrong then you won’t have worried her for nothing. There’s no point messing everything up so early in the This is something a girl needs to decide for herself, it is not up relationship if you don’t have to. If the results don’t come to the fella. It is your body so you need to decide what is best back the way you were hoping, then that’s the time to tell for it. First of all I must state that just using condoms, which her. Most STI’s can be treated completely by medication you have been doing up until now, is not 100% safe. You are so get yourself cleared up and move on with your life. You not guaranteed that you will not get pregnant because ac- will have to tell her though, just so she can get herself checked out cidents happen, condoms break, so you should not rely on too. I’m sure you don’t want to have something like that hanging them completely. Again if you do decide to go on the pill on your conscious if you’ve given her anything. you are not guaranteed that you will never get pregnant. It is important to know that contraceptives are only ever 99% My boyfriend says I’m controlling. We both have very different effective, sometimes less but never more. There is always a views on the world and the way to act in a relationship. He told chance they won’t work. You must consult with a doctor about this Q me he cheated on me in the first year and I said I’d forgive him because things like having a stomach bug can greatly decrease the because I knew he was in a bad place and had just broken up effectiveness of the pill. As well as this, the pill does not protect with someone before we met. However since we met, I have you against STI’s. If you do decide to have sex without condoms, been very jealous of females he has hung around with, an almost both your boyfriend and you should go for an STI check-up to make like I sensed he was cheating. Anyway these past few weeks I sure you are both clear. The pill affects everyone in a different way. thought things were good. But then he went on holidays with It has, in the past, been linked to weight gain in some people, and the boys-, he met a few girls in a hostel and photos have ap- weight loss in others. Again you will have to consult your doctor on peared of him with arms around them on Facebook (very cosy this, and just to let you know, the pill is not your only option. There photos). He said nothing happened (which I believe) but he won’t are plenty of contraceptives available so be sure to pick the one admit that it’s inappropriate for him to be acting like that. He that’s right for you. Whatever choice you make, make sure you are says I am overreacting and I’m wrecking his head and other girls happy with it and don’t just do it to please your boyfriend. wouldn’t care about that kind of thing. Now I don’t know am I being over-protective or is he just twisting things to make me out Okay look, I can see where he is coming from. Sex is way to be the freak. I’m very upset, please help me. Even criticism is better without a condom, for a guy. The price of them, de- welcome, as I have been quite sheltered growing up so I don’t pending on how many times you go at it a week, is fairly know much about how things should be. Thanks! high too. On the other side they stop you getting pregnant and from getting STI’s. Now the fact that your boyfriend is I don’t think you are controlling. Most girls would react the trying to get you on the pill is not really okay. It’s your body same way you have. The fact that he has cheated in the past and you shouldn’t let anyone pressurise you into doing is going to put major doubt in your mind as to whether he’s anything you don’t want to do. If it is the price that is going to do it again and there will be trust issues there. I do getting to him, just send him up to the Students’ Union think you do need to let it go a little though. You took him office, the Welfare Officer has loads of condoms for free. back which means you obviously feel really strongly about Otherwise just choose what’s good for you. If he’s only with you him. However if you feel like you can’t trust him on every because he thinks he’ll get that “real-feeling” then he’s not worth night out that he goes on and every holidays he takes, it. Hope this helps. then you need to revaluate the relationship. It is not healthy for either of you to go through this. Mentally you are going to I just started into a new relationship and I am mad about the girl. continuously worrying and stressing yourself out if you don’t sort Before I got with her I was a bit of a ladies man, out three or four this out now. If you want to be with him then ask him if something nights a week and getting with a different girl nearly every night. happened while he was on holiday, if he says no and you believe Q I am now afraid that I might have an STI. How do I go about tell- him, then move on. Otherwise try to put your trust issues behind ing her about my worries? you and you will have a happier, healthier relationship.

I am not judging you or telling you what to do but getting with Right first of all you are not overreacting you are just worried three or four different girls a week is a little much, espe- about losing your boyfriend, nothing wrong there! However cially if you haven’t been completely safe with some of if you think he has cheated, you need to tell him straight them. Besides the fact that you are now worried that you out how you feel and let him know that you are worried. If he might have caught something, there is a huge risk that you has something to hide he will react to this conversation in a could get someone pregnant, and I’m sure that’s the last negative way, if so you need to tell him to go. Now for a bit thing you want in life right now. Does your new girl- of criticism…just because he is in a photo with some friend know what you were like in the past? I know girls it does not mean he is cheating! He was on holiday you say that you are mad about her, but if you are used to and was having the craic with the boys, no harm there! You getting with several girls a week, how long will it take before you need to take a step back and take a deep breath. If you still get bored of the same girl? As I said I’m not judging you, but for feel he cheated then ask him straight out! Tell him honestly how both your sakes please be careful, I’m sure hurting her is the last you feel and if he doesn’t take any notice of it tell him that you feel thing you want to do. Go get an STI check-up. The medical centre this relationship is going nowhere! 20 FAQ Top Ten Our NEW monthly guide to Stuff you need to know at CIT Is it FINE to park here? This is an important ‘heads up’ to all of you who wish/need FAQs to park on or near the campus. First of all the Institute has a very limited number of spaces and will not be given plan- ning permission for further spaces. Park and Ride plans are September underway but in the meantime please note the following: By Laura Horgan, Communications Officer Important points to remember: - If you park in undesignated areas around campus – YOU 1. How do I get wifi on my phone or laptop? WILL BE CLAMPED - 80.00 fine Register for WIFI at its.cit.ie and then log into the browser with € your student number and password (same as your email). - If you park off campus on a double yellow line – YOU WILL BE TOWED AWAY - up to 160 fine 2. What is the name of the CIT nightclub in town and where is it? € CIT’s nightclub is called “Eclipse” it is situated on Oliver Plunkett - If you park in Leisure World without paying for a ticket – Street across from the Brog and above the Grafton Bar. YOU WILL BE CAMPED/TOWED AWAY - €80 / €160 fine 3. How do I print in college? Top up your student card on line or via the Nexus Market, in the Can you afford the fine? Student Centre and go to open access or the library. You will choose to either send your documents to CIT Colour or CIT Mono TIPS: (for black and white). You can collect it at a number of print sta- - If you live in Bishopstown or close by why not WALK (No tions around the college: There are two colour and mono printers fuel costs, no parking costs, exercise and you will leave a outside Open Access in the IT building: Two mono printers in the space for someone who has to drive) library; One mono printer in the Tourism building. - Respect the local community and don’t block access to 4. Cost of printing? and from houses Mono printing costs 5c per A4 sheet and 15c per A3 sheet. - Check out the SU’s carpooling service at www.citsu.ie Colour printing costs 15c per A4 and 30c per A3. 5. Where is Open Access? Open Access is situated in the IT Building. The corridor is across from the library, walk to the end of the corridor and you’ll see Open Access. Your Personal safety 6. Who can use it? The Students’ Union would like to offer you some advice in All students can use it, just come in and grab a free computer and relation to your personal safety and the safety of your prop- sign in with your Student ID number and password which is the erty whilst on campus and the surrounding areas. same as your email. - Be mindful of your personal property at all times particu- 7. I forgot my password where do I go? larly bags, phones and laptops. Go to mycit.ie in the “Student Applications” then into “Web for Students” then into “How to reset Student Password?” If this does - If someone, through their behaviour is making you feel un- not work you can go to Open Access with your Student Card and comfortable on campus, call to or ring the Students’ Union they will do it for you. or caretakers. 8. Where can I get an Accommodation list of accommodation - If you are going for grinds in a private house, tell a friend near CIT? or a family member where you are going and at what time Call into the accommodation office in the Student Centre or email you expect to be finished at. [email protected] While your personal safety is a matter of personal respon- 9. What happens if I did not register in time for my electives? sibility, we are here to help so why not put these important There will be a late fee of €30 and you will need to register manu- numbers in your phone. ally with the registration office. Remember you cannot sit any • (021) 4541012 Bishopstown Garda Station exam until you are registered for the module. • (021) 4336219 CIT Caretakers 10. I cannot get onto blackboard its giving me a user login error? This is related to your Module Registration - you will need to go to • (021) 4335270 CIT Students’ Union Admissions in the Administration Centre to find out why you are not yet registered for your Modules. 21 Across Down Crossword 1. Cash drawer 1. Raps lightly sponsored by www.citsocieties.ie 5. Money owed 2. “Got it” 9. Put to the test 3. Queue 12. Largest continent 4. Famous collie of fiction 13. Not usual 5. Haggard 14. Nintendo handheld device 6. Consume 15. Writes 7. Sis’s sibling 16. __ bomb 8. Humor 17. Sixth sense (abbrev.) 9. “Roaring __” 18. Playground sight 10. Come up 20. Corn dishes 11. Little dog sounds CIT’s local Credit Union 22. Not guilty 19. Beyond __ doubt 25. Likes to eavesdrop 21. Prov. for Toronto 28. Not complete 23. Where the fat lady sings 31. Not safe 24. Garfield, e.g. - open to students and staff 32. Put money on 25. Give the okay, in a way 33. Whitney who invented the 26. “__ House” Crosby, Stills & cotton gin Nash hit 34. Like a leaky faucet 27. 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