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On the International Day Against Homophobia & Transphobia, the Public Health Agency of Canada is presenting a webinar on the health challenges faced by LGBTQ2+ Canadians around sexually transmitted and blood borne infections (STBBI)....
Background Behavioral interventions have been effective at lowering HIV transmission rates in British Columbia. Along with treatment as prevention, they remain the cornerstone of HIV prevention. However, infection rates have plateaued for...
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...
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 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 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...
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, we have trouble with sex. We might feel bad about sex or have a hard time feeling pleasure. Things like family, culture, religion and the media affect how we feel about our sexuality. Having sex concerns can lower your pleasure...
Attention youth living with HIV, aged 19-29! You are invited to join the next YouthCO Poz Youth Meetup and learn some Hip Hop dance moves. This event will be an informal opportunity to meet, chat, and shake it with peers! People...
ECP contains one hormone called progesterone and comes as 1 pill, which should be taken 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 after...
Home pregnancy tests can be bought at a drug store. You can also go to your health care provider or a clinic to get a pregnancy test. If you are pregnant and not sure what to do, it can help to talk to someone about your options. What is...
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...
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...
Condoms, dental dams and other barriers offer very good protection against many STIs. They create a barrier between the internal gentials, external gentials, and/or mouth, to lower the chances of passing STIs from one person to...
Sexual pleasure is an important part of safer sex. Here are some ways to make safer sex more pleasurable: Use protection that feels good. Lubricants, condom fit and the material that protection is made from (latex, polyurathane) can...
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...
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