
You deserve pleasure, love and respect!
Sex is fun. Sex is spicy. Sex is intimate. Sex is respectful. But most importantly, everyone does sex in their own way.
UNSW's annual sexual health festival is back for 2022, and it's time we talk about the kind of sex life you deserve. This year we're expanding our idea of sex with this year's theme of pleasure, love, and respect. Here at UNSW we believe that these elements are foundational in all aspects of intimacy and relationships not only with others but also with ourselves. To learn more about SEXtember and this years theme you can read our manifesto below.
Join us from 19 to 30 September 2022 for a festival of celebrating, questioning and exploring every aspect of sex, intimacy and relationships.

Tharunka Writing & Design Competition - With International Student Health Hub
ENTRIES CLOSE FRI 30 SEP
No matter your creativity outlet Tharunka and SEXtember have teamed up to bring UNSW students the chance to win $200 and have their work published online.

Hump Day 2022
WED 21 SEP | 11AM - 4PM
PlaySafe this SEXtember and join us at the Quad for Hump Day! We've got music, food, prizes and FREE sexual health tests for everyone.

Sex: Everything they never told you
FRI 30 SEP | 12:00 PM – 1:00PM
Feel like your parents or school skimmed over your sex ed? Join Aleks Trkulja, clinical counsellor and sex therapist, as they take you through everything they never told you about sex. From attraction, dating, fantasies, gender and how to make consent sexy.

SEXtember Comedy night
TUE 27 SEP | 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Join us for a night of laughs and good vibes as comedian Brendan Hancock and stand-up talent from Sydney’s Comedy scene share their experiences with dating, relationships, sex and sexual health!

PILLOWTALK – Pleasure, porn, play and everything in between
WED 28 SEP | 6:30 PM – 7:30PM
Bring your pillow and join us in this open session discussion where sexual health professionals answer sex and relationship questions that keep you awake at night!

Ask Me Anything: Sexual Health Edition
MULTIPLE DATES | INSTAGRAM LIVE SERIES
If you’ve got some burning questions then we’ve got you covered! Join us for a special SEXtember Instagram Live series where you can ask us anything (litterally) and our Sextual Health professionals and peer educators will give you the answers you need.

The C-word: consent in everyday life
WED 28 SEP | 1:00 PM – 2:00PM
What do we mean by C word? We mean Consent! Come along and listen to our amazing lineup of panellists discuss consent in everyday life and how these conversations and boundaries can be different for everyone.

The Power of Relationships - Presented by MHFA
THURS 29 SEP | 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
What do relationships have to do with our mental wellbeing? Join us in conversation with psychologists Chris Cheers and Renee Griffin as we navigate the interplay between our mental wellbeing, sexuality and how this impacts our relationships!

SEXtember Trivia Night
THUR 29 SEP | 5:00 PM – 6:00PM
Come down with your friends to Penny Lane and put your knowledge of sexual health and pop culture to the test by joining us for the SEXtember Trivia! Prizes will be given to the winning team!

Move More Sessions
Every Tuesday | 5pm - 6pm
UNSW Health Promotions Unit invites the UNSW community to improve mood and stress through exercise!

Expanding bisexuality: the evolution of bi+ identity and community
FRI 23 SEP | 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM
Exploree the perspectives of bi+ students, staff and others connected to UNSW on their experiences of love, identity, erasure, visibility, respect and belonging at this panel event for Bi+ Visibility Day! Presented by the UNSW Ally Network

SEXploration: Relationships, Situationships and everything in between
WED 21 SEP | 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Join us for a night of SEXploration as our panelists unpack their experiences navigating their sexual relationships and discuss everything from open relationships to situationships. ALSO, first 50 attendees will receive a goodie bag full of FREE treats!

LGBTQIA+ Writers Group
WED 28 SEP | 6:30 PM – 7:30PM
Want to write but don’t know where to start? Join us for an afternoon of queer writing, hosted by WestWords LGBTQIA+ Writers' Group! Listen to and relate with queer experiences, learn about the writing process, and gain insights into writing opportunities and what it's like to get your work published.
More of the Fun Stuff
This SEXtember we're bringing you more than just events but tonnes of resources too! Whether it's a playlist to get you in the mood, brushing up on your sex-ed or learning more about the world of kink, porn and all that spicy stuff, we've got you covered.

SEXtember Spotify Playlists
Monday 19 Sep - Thursday 30 Sep
Just like music helps you in other areas of your life, whether it’s studying, exercising, or relaxing, music also helps you get into the right mind-set for whatever you're feeling. Get in the mood with these SEXtember themed playlists curated by Music Performance UNSW

Porn and Erotica
New to porn or looking for some new ways to get in the mood? Head to our Porn and Erotica page to learn what exactly is porn, how to engage with it ethically and expand your erotic content beyond what's available on PornHub.

Georgia Grace - Sexual Wellbeing Series
Join Georgia Grace, certified sex coach in this short series where you'll get the sex ed you never received in school. This four-part series covers everything from healthy relationships, mental health and sex and desire.

GET TESTED
Monday 19 Sept to Thursday 30 Sept
Take charge of your sexual health & have an STI check. Initiating a conversation with a doctor about STI testing can be a little awkward, so this SEXtember we’re doing what we can to simplify the process.

Untold Stories
Hear the Untold Stories of students and their experiences of resilience and growth.

Sex and Healthy Relationships
New to dating, intimacy or just looking to learn more about navigating the often complicated world of sex and relationships? View our resources page!

The Modern Guide to Sex
It's time you updated your sex-ed! Discover the secrets to having great sex (alone or together) from certified sex coach Georgia Grace.

Erotica Competition 2021
UNSWeetened and Tharunka joined forces with UNSW Health to host an erotic writing competition open to all UNSW writers, read our favourite submissions here.
SEXtember Sponsors
Thank you to our sponsors who play a vital role in bringing SEXtember to life each year.

NORMAL
Platinum Sponsor
NORMAL are reinventing the sex store to bring you an experience that will actually get you in the mood. Check out their modern guide to sex, the sex-ed you wish you had in school.

Frenchie
Gold Sponsor

Max Black
Bronze Sponsor
Max black are the expert in intimate who believe everyone should have access to the absolute best pleasure products.

ACON
SEXtember Supporter
ACON is here for community health, inclusion and HIV responses for people of diverse sexualities and genders

ARC @ UNSW
SEXtember Supporter
Arc is the one and only student organisation at UNSW

Ally @ UNSW
SEXtember Supporter
The [email protected] network aims to ensure UNSW is a safe and welcoming place for all LGBTIQ+ students and staff.

PlaySafe NSW
SEXtember Supporter
Playsafe has everything you need to know for a confident and healthy sex life. Take control of your sexual health and find out if you need an STI test.

Family Planning NSW
SEXtember Supporter
Family Planning NSW is the state's leading provider of reproductive and sexual health services.