SmartSex Resource

Have you heard about HIV PrEP?

PrEP is daily medication to help prevent HIV infection. Learn more about who is eligible for PrEP, how to get it and what are questions commonly asked by people on PrEP
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We answer your questions

Our nurses will answer all of your sexual health questions! Have a look at recently answered questions, or ask a question of your own
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Email & text reminders

Life is busy and sometimes it’s hard to keep track of everything. Now you can keep on top of your sexual health with STI testing and vaccination reminders from SmartSexResource. Sign up to get regular testing, re-testing, and hepatitis and HPV vaccine reminders by text or email.
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Herpes information and supports

The BC Centre for Disease Control has developed a comprehensive guide for people diagnosed with herpes. You can also visit the Herpes Simplex Virus page under A-Z Topics for additional resources.
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Welcome!

Welcome to SmartSexResource!

We are a service of the BC Centre for Disease Control, located in British Columbia, Canada.

We provide education and resources with a focus on British Columbia.

If you live in Canada, you can ask a question or chat privately with one of our nurses.

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Can you have sex with a condom within the 7 days u were given to get treated with the chlamydia pills

Hi The short answer is no. To be on the safe side we recommend that you do not have sex until: one week after your 1-day treatment; or your 7-day treatment is complete, and your sex partner(s) have also been treated, even if their test results are negative. While condoms reduce the chance of passing chlamydia and gonorrhea, there is still a possibility of passing them even when a...