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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...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Causes Epididymitis is caused by bacteria that travel from the urethra or the bladder to the epididymis. A man can get epididymitis from: Most often chlamydia and gonorrhea Non-STI bacteria Men of any age who have unprotected insertive...

Causes Chlamydia is passed between people through unprotected oral, anal or vaginal (frontal) sex. The bacteria can be found in semen, vaginal fluids, and rectal fluids. Pregnant people may pass the infection to their baby's eyes during...

Causes Gonorrhea is passed through unprotected oral, anal or vaginal (frontal) sex. Symptoms Some people may have gonorrhea and not know it because symptoms are mild or there are no symptoms. In women, early symptoms are sometimes so mild...

Causes Cervicitis is most often caused by sexually transmitted infections (STIs) such as gonorrhea, chlamydia, herpes simplex virus or trichomoniasis. Cervicitis can also be caused by other bacteria or from reactions to latex, douches or...