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!In this video by Planned Parenthood, they break down how to use a condom step-by-step. They also talk about how condoms protect you against sexually transmitted infections (STIs) and unwanted pregnancy, and where you can find them.
British Columbia’s largest sexual health nonprofit, with lots of info and services on their website.
A website with lots of information on safer sex and STIs, including how to get tested and treated.
Friendly, encouraging places to get contraception and safer sex supplies, to get tested or treated for STIs, or to get access to abortion services.
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.
Friendly spaces for youth, often offering: free contraception, STI testing & treatment, pregnancy testing & general sexual health info.
Vancouver store that sells many sexual pleasure products like sex toys, vibrators, massagers, and lubricant.
London Drugs stores throughout BC carry several personal massagers – also known as vibrators – that are inexpensive.
If you receive disability benefits in British Columbia, you’re usually eligible for a free hormonal IUD through Pharmacare.
Tips on, dating, sexual pleasure, and safety during COVID.
How to stay safer during sex, even if you’re not following all of Bonnie Henry’s rules…
Vancouver area group for gay, bisexual, transgender, Two-Spirit and queer men.
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