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Ask SSIS: How do I talk to my partner about getting STI tested?

Thanks for reaching out! An STI (sexually transmitted infection) is a serious condition that can develop after sex; they can have symptoms, but most cases are asymptomatic. Most are curable, and all are treatable, but it is important to get tested for them to catch them early and start treatment! STIs can be transmitted through genitals, pubic hair, kissing and penetrative sex. This means that even if you use a condom with your partner(s), you still run the risk of having shared or received an STI. Something to consider is that if you have multiple sexual/romantic partners, you may want to increase the frequency of testing to once every three months. Additionally, communicate boundaries relating to comfort and expectations surrounding testing (how often, are you testing genitals, anal or urine).

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Michael’s travel guides: Barcelona, Spain

The capital of the autonomous community of Catalonia, Barcelona is a vibrant, artistic city featuring everything from the dark, winding streets of the Gothic Quarter, to the eye-popping, outrageous architecture of Gaudi. Barcelona is a world-famous capital of culture and

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Brandeis’ Annual Novel Symposium

On Friday, Oct. 17, the Brandeis English Department held its annual Novel Symposium. This year’s event focused on the novel “The Bostonians” by Henry James, and it featured a series of three panels consisting of both graduate students and professors. 

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Michael’s travel guides: London, England

By some twisted, freak accident of God, the weather in London was clear and sunny during the four days I was there. I’m well aware that because of this, I may have a more positive impression of the city than

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Albertine Film Festival

Brandeis’ Albertine French Film Festival first came to fruition in June 2025, when Professor Harder and Professor Niehaus of the French and Francophone Studies Department received a 2025-26 Albertine Cinémathèque Festival Grant. The grant program is part of Villa Albertine, the French Institute for Culture and Education, which is a

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The Hoot interviews President Arthur Levine

On Friday, Oct. 3, The Hoot had an interview with Brandeis University President Arthur Levine, who recently started in the role full-time after serving as interim president from November 2024 until September of this year. The Hoot was able to ask Levine about topics including his recent reorganization of the

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How do I know if I’ve orgasmed?

Thank you for writing to SSIS! Generally, orgasms are moments of intense sexual pleasure. Orgasms can be experienced differently by each individual; however, some universal indicators that one has reached orgasm include physical sensations such as increased heart rate and breathing and penile ejaculation, emotional reactions such as feelings of

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The Sacchar Woods and the Brandeis Botanical Society

On Sept. 6, the Brandeis Botanical Society (BBS) led a group of about 25 plant-loving students into the Sachar Woods, a not-so-well-kept Brandeis secret. These students were allured by the idea of Woods Walk and were then treated to a variety of fun facts about the various plants that make

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France is flipping the script

If you have ever attempted to learn French and communicate with a native speaker, or scrolled for five minutes on the short video clip dispenser of your choice, you will know how evil the French are. No matter how perfect your pronunciation or attempts at communication, the average Frenchman will

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