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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...

Sex Toys and Condoms STIs can pass from one person to another from sharing sex toys. When using sex toys, it’s important to understand how to keep them clean and how to prevent STIs from passing between partners. If sex toys are shared,...

If this is a concern for you, feel free to chat with us or ask a question through this website. Common Concerns Notifying sex partners about a positive STI: The BC Centre for Disease Control, and public health nurses in each Health...

Preventing STIs An STI is caused when a bacteria, virus, or parasite is passed from one person to another during sexual contact. Some kinds of sex have a lower chance of passing STIs. For example, the chance of passing an STI 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...

There may be many reasons why you might want to find other ways of being sexual. You may want to have sex that has a lower chance of STIs. You may want to wait until you know someone better. You might be waiting for your STI test results...

When there is vaginal dryness, there is more chance that tender anal or vaginal 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. Lubricants...

Know your limits: It helps to know how alcohol and drugs affect you so you can plan ahead of time how much you will drink. If you do drugs, plan what drugs you will do, how much and how often. Plan for sex: Even if you don’t think you...

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...

Gender identity “Gender identity” is how a person sees themselves – their own internal sense and personal experience of gender. Only the individual can determine their own gender identity. Many people have a gender identity of a man or...

A dental dam is a piece of thin latex that is placed over the vagina/frontal hole or anus during oral sex to protect against many STIs. Medical gloves can be worn when touching or penetrating the anus or the vagina/frontal hole with...

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...

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...

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...

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 about...

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...

If you have a reportable STI, a health care provider will ask you about your sexual partners and sometimes the people you share drug-equipment with. If you want, a public health nurse can work with you to plan how you will talk to...

Causes Scabies is caused by a tiny mite (Sarcoptes scabiei) that gets under the skin and lays eggs. Symptoms Symptoms are caused by an allergic reaction to the mite. The most common symptoms include: Itching and irritation on hands,...

Sexual assault can happen to anyone, regardless of gender, age, sexual orientation, or ability. Sexual assault is a crime under Canadian law. People respond differently to a sexual assault. Emotions that you might experience include...

Some common terms used to describe sexual orientation: Bisexual – attracted to both sexes Heterosexual/straight – attracted to a different sex Homosexual – attracted to the same sex Lesbian –  women attracted to women Gay – generally,...