SmartSex Resource

Interview participants wanted for UBC study!

Researchers at UBC’s Youth Sexual Health Team are studying the social and cultural environments in which young men make their sexual health-related decisions, including the use of substances during sex. Interested in participating?
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Herpes information and supports

The BC Centre for Disease Control has developed a new and 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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Um, honey? We need to talk...

Not sure how to talk to your partner or partners about sexual health? Get some helpful ideas about how to start a conversation.
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Make a plan to get tested

Many sexually transmitted infections don't show any signs or symptoms. The only way to know is to get tested. Find a British Columbia clinic near you!
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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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Welcome!

Welcome to SmartSexResource!

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

This is the place to be if you need information and resources on sexual health. If you live in Canada, you can also ask a question or chat privately with one of our nurses.

You can live chat with our nurses on:

Tuesdays 1:00-3:00 PM
Wednesday 3:00-5:00 PM
Thursdays 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Chat times do change, so please check the next date & time posted on the right side.

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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...

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Interview participants wanted for UBC study!

Herpes information and supports

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Email & text reminders

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