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People of all genders and sexual orientations explore giving and receiving anal play. The anal region is rich with nerve endings, so stimulation in this area can feel deeply erotic. People with prostates often enjoy indirect stimulation...
Sex Toys and Condoms STIs can pass from one person to another from sharing sex toys. When using sex toys, it’s important to understand how to keep them clean and how to prevent STIs from passing between partners. If sex toys are shared,...
Preventing STIs An STI is caused when a bacteria, virus, or parasite is passed from one person to another during sexual contact. Some kinds of sex have a lower chance of passing STIs. For example, the chance of passing an STI is much less...
People of all genders and sexual orientations practice fisting. Fisting is a slow, gentle process that needs plenty of lubrication, communication and trust. How does it work? Fisting works best when the receiver is already aroused. Warm-...
There may be many reasons why you might want to find other ways of being sexual. You may want to have sex that has a lower chance of STIs. You may want to wait until you know someone better. You might be waiting for your STI test results...
When there is vaginal dryness, there is more chance that tender anal or vaginal skin will tear or a condom will break. Not only is it painful to have small tears, it is also easier to get or pass an STI if the skin is broken. Lubricants...
If you have a reportable STI, a health care provider will ask you about your sexual partners and sometimes the people you share drug-equipment with. If you want, a public health nurse can work with you to plan how you will talk to...
Sexual assault can happen to anyone, regardless of gender, age, sexual orientation, or ability. Sexual assault is a crime under Canadian law. People respond differently to a sexual assault. Emotions that you might experience include...
A dental dam is a piece of thin latex that is placed over the vagina/frontal hole or anus during oral sex to protect against many STIs. Medical gloves can be worn when touching or penetrating the anus or the vagina/frontal hole with...
What condom to use Condoms come in many styles, colours, flavours and sizes. Condoms that fit well will feel better and are less likely to fall off or break. With the right fit, you are more likely to use them. Try some different ones out...
The term BDSM stands for ‘bondage’, ‘discipline’, ‘domination,’ ‘submission,’ ‘sadism’ and ‘masochism’. It is a broad term that includes many ways for people to use dominance and submission, bondage, pain and other activities for erotic...
Safer Sex Your chances of getting an STI depend on the kind of sex you are having, whether or not you are using protection and how many other people in your group have the STI. STI testing In BC, rates of STI and HIV are high among men...
Here are some interesting facts about the internal condom: Part of the condom stays outside the body and covers more of the skin around the genitals, giving more STI protection It can be put into the vagina up to 2 hours before...
Causes Sexually transmitted infections like gonorrhea, chlamydia or herpes simplex can cause irritation and inflammation in the lining of the rectum. These STIs can be passed during unprotected anal sex. The receptive partner is at...
LGV is rare in Canada and occurs more commonly in countries closer to the equator. However, it is becoming more common in men who have sex with men. LGV is treated with antibiotics. Causes LGV is passed during vaginal (frontal), oral or...
Causes NGU is often caused by a bacterial infection (like chlamydia or gonorrhea), but it can also be caused by a virus or protozoa. Bacterial infections can be treated and cured with antibiotics. To find out if you have NGU, you need to...
Causes Bacteria that cause urethritis, such as chlamydia and gonorrhea, are usually passed through unprotected oral, anal and vaginal (frontal) sex. Symptoms Common symptoms include: A slight burning feeling when peeing Itching inside...
If you have one of these STIs, you may be wondering about how this will affect your sex life. Some common concerns include how to manage symptoms and how to talk to partners. Some people feel sad, angry, fearful or uncertain about what...
Most of the time, HPV infection is not serious, does not have any symptoms and will go away on its own without treatment. Because HPV often has no symptoms, it is easy to pass from one person to another without knowing it. Some types of...
The medication needs to be taken correctly, and under the care of a doctor. These medications are called antiretroviral drugs (or HAART), and are the same drugs used to treat HIV infection. PrEP is different from PEP, (post-exposure...
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