Search results
Refine by Tag
Search results for "external condom"
A new condom should be used every time you have intercourse, as well as with each new partner, and when switching from anal to oral or vaginal penetration. The condom should be put on before the penis/external genitals touch the partner's...
Flavored condoms and oral sex It is safe to use flavoured condoms for oral sex. The flavors and colors added to these condoms are the same additives that are used in food products and are safe to swallow. Flavored condoms and penetrative...
When there is dryness, there is more chance that tender anal or vaginal/internal genital 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....
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 of...
Trichomoniasis can be cured with antibiotics. Causes Trichomoniasis is passed through vaginal sexual contact. This includes both penetrative sex and sexual activities where there is an exchange of body fluids. You can also get...
Some types of HPV cause genital warts. Other types of HPV are more serious and may cause cancer of the cervix, anus, vagina/internal genitals, penis/external genitals, genital area, and throat. This page has information only about...
Genital warts can be treated. They are a common infection in British Columbia. Causes You get genital warts through vaginal, oral, and anal sexual contact. This includes both penetrative sex and sexual activities where there is skin-to-...
Gonorrhea can be cured with antibiotics. It is a common STI in British Columbia. Causes Gonorrhea is passed through vaginal, oral, and anal sexual contact. This includes both penetrative sex and sexual activities where there is an...
Chlamydia can be cured with antibiotics. It is the most commonly reported STI in British Columbia. Causes You get chlamydia through vaginal, oral, and anal sexual contact. This includes both penetrative sex and sexual activities...
Some people enjoy oral sex, while other people do not. Some prefer to give or receive oral sex, but not the other way around. It is helpful to talk with your partner or partners to share what you like and find out what they like....
Yeast infections can be treated with over-the-counter medication. Causes The increase in yeast can be triggered by many factors, including taking antibiotics or corticosteroids, or having a lowered immune system. Yeast is not usually...
Herpes can be managed. It is a very common STI in British Columbia. There are two types of herpes simplex virus: herpes simplex 1 (HSV-1) and herpes simplex 2 (HSV-2). HSV-1 is commonly found around the mouth and is often called "...
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...
A dental dam is a piece of thin latex that is placed over the vagina/internal genitals or anus during oral sex to protect against many STIs. Medical gloves can be worn when touching or penetrating the anus or the vagina...
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...