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Some people choose to be monogamous, while other people prefer non-monogamous relationships. A person also may not be attracted to, or interested in, having a sexual or romantic relationship with other people at all. Monogamy: Having a...
Open marriages or open relationships: A committed relationship where one or both partners may be free to have sex with other people individually, or the couple may invite other people to have sex with them together. Swinging: When...
Being monogamous can mean different things to different people. Some people may be open to their partner forming a close emotional bond with someone else as long as the relationship does not become sexual. Other people may want to include...
Partners in a fluid bond may choose to continue having protected sex with other partners outside of the fluid bond. Some things to consider when adding new people to a fluid bond: Talk about who is currently in the fluid bond. Talk...
Compulsive is not about how you have sex, how often you have sex or with whom you have sex. It refers to times when thoughts about sex or your behaviour causes problems in your life and with relationships. Compulsive sexual thoughts and...
If you have any sexual concerns, health care providers can give you information and support. They may not bring up the topic of sexual health, but most providers are usually open to talking about it. They can rule out medical concerns or...
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...
If urethritis is not caused by gonorrhea, then it is called non-gonococcal urethritis (NGU). If urethritis is treated and the symptoms still continue, then it is called recurrent urethritis. Urethritis can often be cured with antibiotics....
Atrophic vaginitis is an irritation of the vagina/internal genitals caused by thinning tissues and less moisture in the vaginal walls. This often occurs in menopause because lower amounts of the hormone estrogen are produced by the body....
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 passed during sex, but sex can change the conditions in the vagina/...
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 who...
For some people, the idea of coming out can be scary. They may fear negative reactions or rejection from friends and family. Societal attitudes and discrimination can make coming out harder.For others, coming out is a very positive...
Causes Shigellosis is passed through contact with infected stool. It can be sexually transmitted by: oral-anal contact (rimming) getting stool on your fingers and then touching your mouth putting objects that have stool on them into...
Causes Epididymitis is most often caused by STIs, such as chlamydia and gonorrhea, which are passed through vaginal, oral, and anal sexual contact. This includes both penetrative sex and sexual activates where there is an exchange of body...
Causes It is not clear what causes the imbalance of bacteria, but there are some things make you more likely to get it. The chances of having BV are higher if you: have sex with new or multiple sexual partners have another sexually...
Causes Cervicitis is most often caused by STIs such as chlamydia, gonorrhea, herpes simplex virus, and trichomonas, which are passed through vaginal and oral sexual contact. This includes both penetrative sex and sexual activities...
Causes You get pubic lice though close person-to-person contact, including sexual contact. Pubic lice are also spread by sharing bedding, clothing or towels. If you have pubic lice, you can pass it to others even if you don’t have symptoms...
Causes Scabies is passed though close person-to-person contact, including sexual contact. Scabies can also spread by sharing items such as bedding or furniture. If you have scabies, you can pass it to others, even if you don’t have...
LGV can be cured with antibiotics. It has historically been rare in BC, but is now becoming more common, especially among men who have sex with men. Causes LGV is passed through vaginal, oral, and anal sexual contact. This...
Molluscum can be treated and often goes away on its own. It is a common infection in British Columbia. Causes Molluscum can be passed through vaginal, oral, and anal sexual contact. This includes both penetrative sex and sexual...
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