{"id":8785,"date":"2014-03-19T08:50:48","date_gmt":"2014-03-19T15:50:48","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.nexusnewspaper.com\/?p=8785"},"modified":"2014-03-20T09:22:47","modified_gmt":"2014-03-20T16:22:47","slug":"the-risk-brings-on-the-frisk-getting-to-the-bottom-of-camosuns-sexy-campuses","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.nexusnewspaper.com\/newsite\/2014\/03\/19\/the-risk-brings-on-the-frisk-getting-to-the-bottom-of-camosuns-sexy-campuses\/","title":{"rendered":"The risk brings on the frisk: getting to the bottom of Camosun&#8217;s sexy campuses"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Have you ever sat in class listening to the teacher lecture about some abstract concept while twiddling your fingers or biting your nails in agonizing boredom when all of a sudden sexy-time, lovey-dubby thoughts pop into your head? I know I sure have.<\/p>\n<p>Maybe your imagination brought you to thinking about a cutesy cuddle-puddle with your significant other(s), or maybe it made you think of a hot and sweaty roll-around? Either way, let\u2019s face it: many of us at some point in our studies have thought about getting risky and frisky on campus. In fact, some of us lucky ones have done it!<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_8786\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-8786\" style=\"width: 420px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nexusnewspaper.com\/newsite\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/IMG_2966.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-8786 \" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.nexusnewspaper.com\/newsite\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/IMG_2966.jpg\" width=\"420\" height=\"280\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.nexusnewspaper.com\/newsite\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/IMG_2966.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.nexusnewspaper.com\/newsite\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/IMG_2966-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.nexusnewspaper.com\/newsite\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/IMG_2966-180x119.jpg 180w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 420px) 100vw, 420px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-8786\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Sneaking kisses on campus can be a good way to unwind after studying all day (photo by Piotr Burek\/<em>Nexus<\/em>).<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Sexy-time on campus isn\u2019t necessarily the easiest thing to write about, given that most people who have had some special encounters on campus aren\u2019t always willing to talk about them. It\u2019s not like it doesn\u2019t happen, it\u2019s just that what happens in the bathrooms, lecture halls, staircases, teachers\u2019 offices (yup, I went there), or the bushes on campus generally stays in those places. But in the hypothetical, people are more than willing to spill their deepest desires and fantasies about getting steamy or romantic on campus.<\/p>\n<p>I asked over 200 students on both campuses where they would go (or have gone) to get frisky on campus, to try and come up with a mapping of all the sexy-licious places students have, or would like to, have frisky-time. While the answers were about as diverse as the students who answered them, a few popular answers would suggest that some places are just more conducive to the desires of the imagination.<\/p>\n<p>Before we delve into the logistics of sexy-time on campus, we need to address something. Rape culture and sexual assaults pervade campuses across this country, so while I try to be sex-positive in writing this story, I also understand that it may be traumatizing for some. Not everybody is open to discussing sex or public displays of affection, so if you\u2019re one of those people, I\u2019d recommend to stop reading here.<\/p>\n<p>Also, if this story gives you some thoughts on getting frisky on campus, just remember, consent (and I state, once again, consent) is by far the single most important thing you need to think about. Consent is about everyone wanting everything that is happening, so check in with your partner(s) and always ask permission to make sure everyone is having fun. So, with those thoughts in mind, let\u2019s move on to the most popular answers students gave for getting frisky on campus.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Young Building lawns (Lansdowne)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>It would appear that there are lots of exhibitionists among the student body at Camosun. By far the most popular answer at Lansdowne was the lawns in front of the Young Building. No surprise here: the beautiful architecture and immaculate lawn bordered by impressive twisting Garry Oaks creates quite the romantic setting for a roll-around in the grass.<\/p>\n<p>While the out-in-the-open aspect of the lawns is intriguing for some, multiple bushes on the outskirts of Young offer perfect spots to bring your partner(s) for a snuggly make-out session.<\/p>\n<p>Also, the open lawns offer a lot of sun during the spring and summer months, so not only can you get down on the soft grass, but you can tan while doing so. (Just remember, bums aren\u2019t often exposed to the sun, so wear sunscreen!)<\/p>\n<p><strong>Forest nature trails (Interurban)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Sticking to the outdoors, the most popular answer at Interurban was the trails and woods behind campus. No surprise here: nature can be one of the best aphrodisiacs out there. The beautiful green forests, ponds, and soft moss patches offer a perfect retreat for the stressed-out student. In addition, chirping birds and frolicking animals can provide quite the mood-setting background symphony.<\/p>\n<p>Interurban student Haley Christie says it best: \u201cI like the outside, it just makes you feel happy to have fresh air and it\u2019s not stuffy&#8230; it\u2019s nice to be comfortable. It\u2019ll just be you and the person you\u2019re with, and it\u2019s quiet; you can hear the sounds and it\u2019s just relaxing.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>On a side note, Christie says \u201cthe most important thing about frisky-time is that I, right now, don\u2019t have anyone to be frisky with.\u201d The forest trails can be the perfect setting for a first date, so students, don\u2019t be shy: ask someone out for a stroll!<\/p>\n<p><b>Libraries (Lansdowne\/Interurban)<\/b><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_8787\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-8787\" style=\"width: 420px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nexusnewspaper.com\/newsite\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/IMG_2960.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-8787 \" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.nexusnewspaper.com\/newsite\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/IMG_2960.jpg\" width=\"420\" height=\"280\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.nexusnewspaper.com\/newsite\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/IMG_2960.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.nexusnewspaper.com\/newsite\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/IMG_2960-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.nexusnewspaper.com\/newsite\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/IMG_2960-180x119.jpg 180w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 420px) 100vw, 420px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-8787\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Peek-a-boo, I&#8217;m watching you! (Photo by Piotr Burek\/<em>Nexus<\/em>.)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>It wouldn\u2019t be a story about frisky-time on campus if no one mentioned the library. I don\u2019t know what it is, but there\u2019s something about libraries that make students&#8230; well, how to put this&#8230; adventurous. Maybe it\u2019s the risk of getting caught, or maybe it\u2019s something about scholarly textbooks that turns people on, or maybe it\u2019s the desire to convert those hair-pulling research memories to something a little more fun.<\/p>\n<p>Maybe it\u2019s the smell of thousands of fiction novels, or maybe it\u2019s the multiple times we\u2019ve seen the library story play out in movies and TV shows; who knows? Either way, the library is a popular location for students\u2019 lovely desires, so next time you\u2019re browsing through books and see that special someone eyeing you through the cracks, ask for a kiss and see where it goes: you never know what may come to fruition. (Just be careful; paper cuts really hurt!)<\/p>\n<p><b>Study rooms\/breakout rooms\/multimedia rooms (Lansdowne\/Interurban)\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<p>The various study rooms on both campuses were popular answers for one reason: they\u2019re private. As opposed to the outdoors, these spots are for those students who aren\u2019t willing to bear the risk of being seen by others. In addition, it doesn\u2019t rain indoors (although, come to think about it, the rain might make for quite the sloppy wet and fun experience outside).<\/p>\n<p>The multimedia room at Lansdowne (the red room on the first floor of the library between the computer lab and the back tech info desk), for example, has no windows and has a lock, which just might make students feel a bit more comfortable when smooching, or whatever it is that those scandalous students do in there.<\/p>\n<p>Just remember, folks, while these places are private, nothing can spoil the mood faster than a college staffperson storming in, so use at your own risk and we cannot condone the use of any college offices.<\/p>\n<p><b>Young 216 auditorium (Lansdowne)<\/b><\/p>\n<p>This lecture hall is probably the most beautiful one on both campuses and was a popular answer for a few reasons. First, the balcony on top is rarely used and provides a quiet spot to get away. Second, the doors to the lecture hall are old and squeaky, so they provide the much-needed warning that someone is coming in. Third, there is a piano in there, so if you\u2019re planning an extra special experience, get a friend to play some classical music to put you in the mood. Better yet, if you\u2019re a piano player, you can show off your skills for your special someone(s).<\/p>\n<p>Finally, the echo: if you\u2019re one of those people on the riskier (or louder) side of the frisky-time spectrum, or you\u2019re into the spanking, the echo in Young 216 will add a bit of auditory sass to your experience. Just keep in mind that you might piss off the Young Building ghosts. Don\u2019t piss off the ghosts: you\u2019ll regret it!<\/p>\n<p><b>Trades workshops (Interurban)<\/b><\/p>\n<p>Leave it to the Trades students to mix work and play; why not? There\u2019s something very sexy about welding masks, overalls, tool belts, engines, and wires. If you\u2019re a welder, why not bring your lovely(s) into the workshops and see if there\u2019s a spark (no pun intended). If you\u2019re a carpenter, why not show off your skills handling wood (again, no pun intended). If you\u2019re in the automotive program, why not let your partner(s) know about how things run smoother with just a bit of lubrication (okay, I\u2019ll stop).<\/p>\n<p><b>Washrooms\/locker rooms (Lansdowne\/Interurban)<\/b><\/p>\n<p>While not as popular as the answers above, many students pointed to the washrooms\/locker rooms as a possible spot to get frisky. Camosun student Will MacLean bravely told me his story about getting frisky in a washroom on campus. Unfortunately, the story is a bit too X-rated for the school newspaper, but I did get some insight into the motivations behind washroom\/locker room frisky-time.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThere is an aspect that\u2019s more appealing when there is a risk of getting caught,\u201d reveals MacLean. \u201cIt turns me on.\u201d I\u2019d second that.<\/p>\n<p><b>Empty classrooms (Lansdowne\/Interurban)<\/b><\/p>\n<p>Empty classrooms seem like logical places to sneak in a kiss or two. Make sure to write PLO (\u201cplease leave on\u201d) on the chalkboard if you unintentionally leave a bum print.<\/p>\n<p><b>Nowhere\/anywhere (Lansdowne\/Interurban)<\/b><\/p>\n<p>While a few people stated that the campuses just don\u2019t get their juices flowing, others said anywhere on campus works for them; some students (like me) just aren\u2019t that picky.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_8788\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-8788\" style=\"width: 420px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nexusnewspaper.com\/newsite\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/IMG_2955.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-8788 \" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.nexusnewspaper.com\/newsite\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/IMG_2955.jpg\" width=\"420\" height=\"280\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.nexusnewspaper.com\/newsite\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/IMG_2955.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.nexusnewspaper.com\/newsite\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/IMG_2955-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.nexusnewspaper.com\/newsite\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/IMG_2955-180x119.jpg 180w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 420px) 100vw, 420px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-8788\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Follow me&#8230; (photo by Piotr Burek\/<em>Nexus<\/em>).<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><b>Camosun: a love story<\/b><\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s not all about frisky-time on campus; sometimes it\u2019s about love. This story is about two students who met after class and have spent virtually every day together since.<\/p>\n<p>Introducing, the Camosun love story: student Crystal Derry met her boyfriend on campus. After an exam one day, the two ended up \u201cstanding outside in the freezing cold for three hours talking, and have been together ever since.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Derry explains that because they both worked and studied on campus, \u201cour entire relationship was Camosun.\u201d Being on campus all day would be tough for any relationship, so Derry and her boyfriend found a special spot to get away where they could sneak in some kisses and snuggles.<\/p>\n<p>Behind the Lansdowne parking lot is a little hidden path that\u2019s out of the way, so that\u2019s where the couple met during breaks. Although Derry is not much into the risk of getting caught, she suggests \u201cthe benefits of getting frisky sometimes outweighs the negative of the risk.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWhen you\u2019re here on campus for 12 hours a day, you want to have a relationship and you\u2019re both students, you\u2019re going to fool around on campus,\u201d she says. \u201cWe probably wouldn\u2019t be able to start our relationship, especially keep going with a serious relationship, unless we had some interaction on campus, otherwise we would have no time for each other.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>When asked if there are any other places to go to sneak in a kiss on campus, Derry points to the front lawn of the Young Building.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWhere the benches are in the field, because it is really nice and romantic, especially in the evenings, there is a path that\u2019s a little lit,\u201d she says. \u201cIt\u2019s just a very beautiful area, it\u2019s a really nice place to go for a romantic walk between classes.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Let\u2019s just say that my heart melted a little bit when listening to Derry\u2019s story. All I can say right now is this: too cute, just too cute.<\/p>\n<p>So, there you have it, folks: it\u2019s not just about frisky-time on campus. While there are a lot of spots around campus to get some make-out time in, sometimes it\u2019s just all about spending some quality time with the person(s) you love.<\/p>\n<p>Hopefully, this article gave you some perspective on all the lovey-dubby, sexy-time locations on campus. Next time you pass some bushes on campus and hear them rustling, maybe you won\u2019t be so quick to assume that it\u2019s just an animal.<\/p>\n<p>It might, in fact, just be some students having some fun-loving frisky-time. Now I\u2019m off to take a cold shower!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Have you ever sat in class listening to the teacher lecture about some abstract concept while twiddling your fingers or biting your nails in agonizing boredom when all of a sudden sexy-time, lovey-dubby thoughts pop into your head? I know I sure have. 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