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To find phone numbers and web addresses for emergency services in BC, please visit the Provincial Health Services Authority (PHSA) Emergency Numbers webpage. On the PHSA Emergency Numbers page, you will find information for: Ambulance,...

Want to stay in touch with the latest in sexual health? If you’re a health care provider or other health professional working in the area of sexual health in British Columbia, you’ve come to the right place. Here you’ll find STI Updates –...

STIs do not affect everyone in the population equally. It is important to remember that while some groups are more affected by certain STIs than others, sexual behaviours ultimately determine a person’s individual risk for an STI. STI data...

The statistics reported in this section give a snapshot of STIs in the BC population based on surveillance and research data that is available. These statistics have the following important limitations: The true number of people with an...

What you can say “I like it when…. ” “That feels good.” “Can you do it like this?” “I don’t like it when…..” “That’s not really working for me. I like this better.” “Try it this way. It feels really good when you do that!” “I need to...

What is a sexually transmitted infection? A sexually transmitted infection (STI) is caused by an organism (bacteria, virus, or parasite) that can be passed from one person to another during sex or intimate contact. How does someone get an...

Introduction This Policy describes the privacy and confidentiality practices and commitments of the BC Centre for Disease Control (“BCCDC”) and the Provincial Health Services Authority ("PHSA") in the operation of the SmartSexResource...

Introduction The British Columbia Centre for Disease Control (BCCDC), an agency of the Provincial Health Services Authority (PHSA), is pleased to provide and support the SmartSexResource website (the “Site”) as an online...

Do you have a question about your sexual health? Ask a nurse at the BC Centre for Disease Control. We can give you up-to-date sexual health information and help you find the answers you need. You can connect with a nurse in two ways: ask a...

Are you feeling worried or upset because of a sexual experience you had and don’t know what to do? If your situation is similar to any of these, find out what your options are. The condom broke We didn't use protection I'...

If a sexual partner has told you that they have an STI, you may be worried that you were exposed to the STI during penetrative or oral sex. If you share drug equipment, you may also have been exposed to certain STIs. See a health care...

If you are worried that you might be pregnant, here are some things that you can do: See a health care provider If you had sex without a condom or the condom broke, and you are worried about pregnancy, see your health care provider as...

If you are concerned that there is a chance that you have an STI, or if you notice any symptoms of an STI, it is important to: Get tested for STIs Getting tested regularly will help you know for sure if you have an STI even if you do not...

Sometimes sex just happens and no one used protection. You may not have worried in the moment, but now you may be concerned. Here is what you can do: See a health care provider If you have had penetrative or oral sex with someone who has...

What you can do if you are worried that you or your partner could get an STI or become pregnant: See a health care provider If you have had penetrative or oral sex with someone who has an STI, see your health care provider as soon as...

What you can say “I need to let you know I have the virus that causes _______. I use condoms, but let's talk about it”. “Before we have sex, I need to tell you something.  I found out I have _______.” “This is hard for me to talk...

What you can say “I got some test results today. I think we should talk about them.” “I just found out I might have something and I am worried about you. I'll come to the clinic with you if you want.” “I just learned that a person I...

What you can say “Do you have a condom, or should I get one of mine?” “We can do other things if we don't have a condom.” “It's important to me that we use condoms. How can we make it work for both of us?” “I know we’ve already had...

What you can say “Let’s both get tested. Either of us could have something and not know it.” “I think we should both get checked. Sometimes you can't tell, so I just want us to be safe for each other.” “Just so you know, the last time...

The start of a new sexual relationship is a good time to talk about safer sex. Whether you are dating, hooking up or beginning a new relationship, you can plan for safer sex. Talk about safer sex Talking about safer sex beforehand can...