NewsKTLA 5 – Local NewsOctober 26, 2026Los Angeles County
USC hosts annual Sex Week featuring sexual health education, panels, and student events
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The University of Southern California held its annual week-long sexual education program, featuring workshops, panel discussions, and interactive events focused on health, identity, and relationships. Despite inclement weather, the programming proceeded as planned from October 14 through October 21, drawing positive feedback from participating students.
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Students gained access to campus health resources, free educational materials, and anonymous Q&A sessions covering consent, sexually transmitted infections, and medical exams.
Key Facts
- USC held its annual Sex Week event from October 14 to October 21, with main events occurring during the school week of October 19 to 23.
- The event was sponsored by USC's Undergraduate and Graduate student governments, the Women and Youth Supporting Each Other organization, and the Student Assembly for Gender Empowerment, with support from USC Student Health.
- The centerpiece of the week was the Sexploration Tent at McCarthy Quad, which offered raffles, kink guides, and product testing.
- Featured speakers at the Sexploration Tent included sex and dating expert Erin Tillman and marriage and family therapist Nicoletta Heidegger.
- Discussion panels held on October 19 and 20 focused on women’s health, LGBTQIA+ health, and men’s health, featuring anonymous question submissions on consent, STI testing, and medical exams.
- The event concluded with 'Sex After Dark,' featuring drag performances, the Trojan Men, and a dildo-making contest.
- Inclement weather occurred during the week but did not disrupt scheduled events or activities.
Who's Mentioned
PersonMiki O’Connell-Joshua“Senior and Sex Week co-lead”OrganizationDaily Trojan“Student-run news outlet reporting on the events”PersonC’ennedy Dukes“Junior student interviewed by the Daily Trojan”PersonDevan Walker“Sophomore student interviewed by the Daily Trojan”OrganizationUniversity of Southern California“Host of the annual Sex Week event”OrganizationWomen and Youth Supporting Each Other“Sponsor organization”OrganizationUndergraduate and Graduate student governments“Sponsors of Sex Week”PersonDahlia Beck“Daily Trojan reporter”OrganizationStudent Assembly for Gender Empowerment“University student assembly sponsoring the event”PersonErin Tillman“Sex and dating expert who spoke at the Sexploration Tent”PersonNicoletta Heidegger“Licensed marriage and family therapist who spoke at the event”OrganizationUSC Student Health“Provided additional support”