Join April and Danielle as they engage in conversation with Courtney Patterson, Reference Associate at Dibner Library at Tandon School of Engineering. Courtney has a dual degree from Howard University in journalism and public relations, with a minor in theater arts. Courtney was formerly a library assistant at Columbia University, and began working at Dibner in February 2020. Courtney worked at Planned Parenthood and this experience sparked an interest for her in these conversations about sex and highlighted the many obstacles people have to go through to obtain reproductive healthcare.
In the interview, Courtney talks about a number of myths and norms that she has encountered and how they have impacted her journey. During the discussion, Courtney shares her passion finding her own way of doing things and how being an aerialist keeps her grounded. The conversation might make you laugh, might make you feel less alone, and will hopefully make you think about how your own journey influences you today.
Resources: If you are activated by any of the content of this episode, we encourage you to reach out for help.
- NYU Students: Contact the Wellness Exchange at 212-443-9999 or chat using their app and/or Sexual & Relationship Respect Services
- For everyone: Contact the National Sexual Assault Hotline at 1-800-656-4673 or the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-7233 or the National Suicide Prevention Hotline at 988 from any phone in the U.S.
For more show notes and resources, visit: https://www.nyu.edu/students/health-and-wellness/services/healthy-living/good-sex-at-nyu.html
