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Members of the University of Idaho’s Voices for Planned Parenthood would like to have a little talk with students about sex.
The student group, known as VOX, exists as a resource for students with questions or concerns about sex, pregnancy and gender and equity rights.
“I believe in people having knowledge about contraceptives, pregnancy and STDs,” said junior Sarah Collins, a member of VOX. “Those uneducated are more likely to make ignorant decisions.”
VOX is a student advocacy group. The Pullman Health Center, which is run by Planned Parenthood, supplies the group with safer sex packages, informational brochures and training about health issues including knowledge of contraceptives and pregnancy options. Planned Parenthood does not financially support VOX.
The largest event for VOX is “Sex on the Sidewalk” in the spring.
“We have information about sex, contraceptives and other information,” said junior Maria Tribelhorn, the group’s secretary. “We also have games to make it more interactive.”
Some of the games include sexy twister and contraceptive bingo, where participants have to answer a question related to safe sex practices before being able to move. Another game focuses on knowing how to properly put a condom on while blindfolded.
VOX is also sponsoring “The Vagina Monologues,” “The Abortion Diaries” and “Take Back the Night” this semester.
“‘Take Back the Night’ is a march against domestic violence around campus,” Collins said. “We get people together and march and chant. It’s very empowering.”
Collins said the march is important because women shouldn’t feel like they need someone to walk with them at night.
“We should not be intimidated to be by ourselves,” Tribelhorn said.
“The Abortion Diaries” is a documentary about 12 women who have had abortions under different circumstances. Some were supported by their families, while others were not.
“It’s a good portrayal of what abortion is,” Tribelhorn said. “These are people that you can relate to.”
VOX is hoping to have a panel discussion about abortion law after the film featuring a doctor, a lawyer and a pastor.
Tribelhorn said the group is here to help people make educated decisions.
“I’m frustrated with the current system. People are not educated about sex. They deserve to know the truth,” Tribelhorn said. “Abstinence programs often lie, and that’s not a good way to learn.”
VOX President Rachel Todd, a sophomore, said that of all the services Planned Parenthood performs, abortion is the smallest.
“We would prefer if there weren’t any abortions from unplanned pregnancy. We are here to decrease those numbers,” Todd said. “Unplanned pregnancy still happens though, and women need to have safe and legal choices.”
VOX meets every Wednesday at 6 p.m. in the Women’s Center in Memorial Gym. For more information, e-mail VOX at
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