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There are many types of birth control to choose from and it is important to find the method that works best for you. Check out the resources below for more information about the choices. Sometimes it is easy to forget about STIs when you...
ECP contains one hormone called progesterone and comes as 2 pills, which are taken together as soon as possible after unprotected sex. Plan B and Norlevo are the two brands you can get in British Columbia.You can take it up to five days...
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...
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...
Both men and women can get trichomonas, but it is more commonly found in women. Trichomoniasis can be cured with medication. Causes Trichomoniasis is passed through unprotected vaginal (frontal) sexual contact. The infection is most...
Most adults get hepatitis B for a short time and then get better. This is called acute hepatitis B. Sometimes the hepatitis B virus causes a long-term infection. This is called chronic hepatitis B. Most adults clear the virus, but babies...
Syphilis alternates between times when it is active and inactive. When syphilis is active, there may be symptoms. When the infection is inactive, no symptoms appear even though you still have syphilis. Although syphilis is much less...
Here are ten tips that will help make these conversations relevant and comfortable for all involved. These tips have been generously provided by Jennifer Gibson, Community Education Services Coordinator with Island Sexual Health. Want to...