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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!

Videos

What is a Condom?

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.

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What is an Emergency Contraceptive Pill?

What is an IUD?

What is a Contraceptive Implant?

What are Contraceptive Pills?

What is a Nuva Ring?

What is a Contraceptive Shot?

What is a Contraceptive Patch?

What is a Vasectomy?
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Resources

Support Info

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VCHA Guide to Supporting Sexual Health and Intimacy in Care Facilities

Vancouver Coastal Health Authority published a pocket guide detailing how to support the sexuality of folks living in care facilities.

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Talking to People With Learning Disabilities About Sex

For a while now people have been asking for a short pamphlet on this topic for families and staff.

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STARS

A great tool for sex and consent conversations.

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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.

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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.

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Youth Clinics

Friendly spaces for youth, often offering: free contraception, STI testing & treatment, pregnancy testing & general sexual health info.

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Qmunity

Greater Vancouver’s queer, trans, and Two-Spirit community centre.

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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…

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Opt: Love, Sex, and Connection in the Time of Isolation

Tips on, dating, sexual pleasure, and safety during COVID.

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News

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What Real Talk Did From 2017 to 2022

In April 2023, we sent a report to our funders about all the things we did from 2017-2022. Now we’ve made version that’s way more fun to read.

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What is Monkeypox?

Sex Education Season 3 Is Must-See TV

New York Times Opinion

Animated TV Series Mixes Sex Education With Smart Comedy

Willow Clinic Now Offers Two New Kinds of Contraception

Andrew Gurza on Going Without Sex For a Year During COVID

Teen Vogue Magazine Champions Sex Education for Students With Disabilities

BC Health Authority Advisory on COVID and Sex

Our Sexuality, Our Health: A Disabled Advocate’s Guide

Videos From Options For Sexual Health on Safety During COVID

Free Sexual Health Resources from Elevatus Training

Sexuality Website for People With Limited Mobility
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