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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...

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...

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...

Window periods are based on averages or statistics from studies. Different HIV tests have different window periods. As HIV testing technology improves, window periods may become more specific or even get shorter. HIV tests used in British...

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....

Causes NGU is often caused by a bacterial infection (like chlamydia), but it can also be caused by a virus or protozoa. Bacterial infections can be treated and cured with antibiotics. To find out if you have NGU, you need to be examined by...

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...

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...

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...

Getting tested for sexually transmitted infections (STIs) can be done in BC at most health clinics and doctors’ offices.  STI testing is free in BC for people with MSP coverage. Many areas have free testing for people without...

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

Blacking out can happen when a person drinks too much alcohol, does certain drugs, or combines drugs and alcohol. In some situations, you may have voluntarily taken drugs or drank a lot and ended up hooking up with someone. In this case,...

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 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...

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...

If I have HIV, what are the chances that my HIV test will still show negative? To find out, drag the slider to the number of days since you think you were exposed to HIV.   0 days > 100 days 0days Probability of false...

If I have HIV, what are the chances that my HIV test will still show negative? To find out, drag the slider to the number of days since you think you were exposed to HIV.   0 days > 100 days 0days Probability of...

This HIV window period calculator tool was developed to help clinicians discussing HIV testing with individuals who may have been exposed to HIV. The tool should be used when an individual can give an approximate date of when they were...

Articles reviewed N. Macdonald, A.K. Sullivan, P. French, J.A. White, G. Dean, A. Smith, A.J. Winter, S. Alexander, C. Ison and H. Ward. Risk factors for rectal lymphogranuloma venereum in gay men: results of a multicentre case-control...