Safer Sex
Riding in a car is never 100% safe. Neither is eating a sandwich. That doesn’t mean we should never do these things. It does mean we should consider taking common-sense precautions, like wearing a seatbelt, not riding with a driver who’s been drinking, not eating baloney that’s past its expiry date, and not swallowing our food too quickly while running with scissors.
Sex with another person is never 100% safe either. That doesn’t mean we should never do it. It does mean we should consider taking some precautions. But what exactly are we trying to prevent? Are some precautions more effective than others? How do we talk about safer sex or contraception (birth control) with our partners? How do we talk about it with the people who support us? Where can we get information about this stuff? Where can we get supplies?
Oh yeah – one last thing – masturbation is a SUPER SAFE way to feel sexual pleasure! There’s no risk of unplanned pregnancy or STIs.
Let’s have a conversation!
Resources
Options For Sexual Health
British Columbia’s largest sexual health nonprofit, with lots of info and services on their website.
The Smart Sex Resource
A website with lots of information on safer sex and STIs, including how to get tested and treated.
Sexual Health Clinics
Friendly, encouraging places to get contraception and safer sex supplies, to get tested or treated for STIs, or to get access to abortion services.
Walk-In Clinics
If you don’t have a sexual health clinic nearby that’s convenient or accessible, you can also get STI testing at any Walk-In Clinic.
Youth Clinics
Friendly spaces for youth, often offering: free contraception, STI testing & treatment, pregnancy testing & general sexual health info.
Womyn’s Ware
Vancouver store that sells many sexual pleasure products like sex toys, vibrators, massagers, and lubricant.
London Drugs
London Drugs stores throughout BC carry several personal massagers – also known as vibrators – that are inexpensive.
Pharmacare & Contraception
If you receive disability benefits in British Columbia, you’re usually eligible for a free hormonal IUD through Pharmacare.
Opt: Love, Sex, and Connection in the Time of Isolation
Tips on, dating, sexual pleasure, and safety during COVID.
New York Health Authority’s COVID Sex Tips
How to stay safer during sex, even if you’re not following all of Bonnie Henry’s rules…
Health Initiative for Men
Vancouver area group for gay, bisexual, transgender, Two-Spirit and queer men.
News
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