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.
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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.
How to stay safer during sex, even if you’re not following all of Bonnie Henry’s rules…
Tips on, dating, sexual pleasure, and safety during COVID.