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PrEP is different from PEP (post-exposure prophylaxis), as PrEP is taken before exposure to HIV and may be taken on a long-term basis. How does it work? PrEP usually comes as a combination tablet that contains two medications called...

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...

This section offers a number of handouts that you can share with your patients. These resources were developed by the BC Centre for Disease Control, and include: Client handouts for HPV infection, genital warts and herpes, as well as a...

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What is PrEP PrEP stands for Pre-exposure Prophylaxis. It is the use of daily antiretroviral therapy (ART) by HIV negative individuals to lower their chances of getting HIV. PrEP refers to the ongoing use of ART before and after possible...

The following are some key resources for prescribing PrEP and supporting clients in accessing and continuing on PrEP. These resources have been developed specifically for the British Columbia PrEP program, but may be adapted for a...

A sexually transmitted infection (STI) is an infection you can get if you have sex with someone who has the infection. There are many kinds of STIs.

This 4-page colour booklet summarizes information on herpes symptoms, transmission, testing, and treatment. It also includes support for people getting a new herpes diagnosis.  Produced by Clinical Prevention Services at the British...

This 25-page colour booklet talks about herpes symptoms, transmission, testing and treatment. It also offers information and support for people getting a new diagnosis of herpes and discusses dating when you have herpes. Also included are...