EXCLUSIVE: The University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh hosted a "Don't Yuck Our Yum" event in its student union Thursday night in which a Milwaukee sex toy store put on an "an introductory session to kink and BDSM."
"The Tool Shed, a mission-driven, education-based sex toy store, will be visiting UWO to facilitate an introductory session to kink and BDSM to ensure consent and safety are centered for those who are curious or wish to explore kink and/or BDSM with their partner(s)!" the UW-Oshkosh Women's Center advertised on its website.
The center, which is housed in the university's Campus Center for Equity & Diversity, describes itself as an organization that "serves students, staff, faculty and community members who are interested in gender equity.
"Throughout the year, our center hosts and supports a variety of programs, events, services and resources for the good of UWO’s campus and the greater Oshkosh community."
One of those events, the "Sex Ed Olympics" on Friday, October 6th, will feature students engaged in sex-themed games and contests. According to a description on the Women's Center's site:
How quickly can you turn an external condom into a dental dam? Or carry condoms turned into water balloons across the field of play? Or sort ways STIs are or are not transmitted? There will be fun and educational activities, and whether you medal or not, you will go home with knowledge!
Two nights later, on Sunday, October 8th, the center will host "Sex Ed Trivia"
"Grab your friends (with their consent) and compete in trivia about arousal, safer sex, orgasms, and more!" the Women's Center advertises on its site.
This semester, the center will also host eight "Go Green for Menstrual Hygiene" events, during which "student participants who menstruate" will "learn about different sustainable menstrual hygiene products and their environmental impacts."
Last month, the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh announced plans to lay off about 200 employees--roughly 20 percent of its workforce--amid an $18 million budget shortfall.