by real.talk | Oct 17, 2020 | Resources
How to stay safer during sex, even if you’re not following all of Bonnie Henry’s rules… Real Talk recommends following your local health authority’s COVID safety regulations. That said, we recognize that not everyone can or will always follow...
by real.talk | Oct 17, 2020 | Resources
Tips on, dating, sexual pleasure, and safety during COVID. Options for Sexual Health is BC’s largest Sexual Health Nonprofit. In this video, their educators talk about love, sex, dating, and pleasure during the COVID outbreak.
by real.talk | Oct 16, 2020 | Resources
A print-based, plain-language resource about online sexual harassment and your legal rights. The Is That Legal? PDF covers all sorts of different types of online harassment, from being bullied, to being pestered to send naked photos, to being blackmailed. It talks...
by real.talk | Oct 15, 2020 | Resources
Support for women, trans, two-spirit, and nonbinary folks who have experienced violence. SALAL operates a free 24-Hour Crisis and Information Line: 604-255-6344 1-877-392-7583 They also offer group-based support to survivors of violence – this has been online...
by real.talk | Oct 15, 2020 | Resources
Support for males who have been sexually abused at some time in their lives. The BC Association fo Male Survivors of Sexual Assault provides treatment and support services to male survivors of sexual abuse, and also supports the significant others & relatives of...
by real.talk | Oct 15, 2020 | Resources
A print-based resource for folks living on their own for the first time. The On the Loose PDF has lots of information on avoiding pitfalls – whether online or in real life. It includes info about online dating, online porn, and avoiding scams.
by real.talk | Oct 15, 2020 | Resources
24/7 free, confidential support for victims of crimes across B.C. and the Yukon. Victimlink operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. 1-800-563-0808 (Call or text) VictimLinkBC@bc211.ca Website
by real.talk | Oct 15, 2020 | Resources
Care, surgical planning, and peer and community support for trans people across the province.
by real.talk | Oct 15, 2020 | Resources
Vancouver area group for gay, bisexual, transgender, Two-Spirit and queer men. Health Initiative for Men supports the sexual, mental, and social health of gay, bisexual, transgender, Two-Spirit and queer men. They have monthly events that range from STI clinics to...
by real.talk | Oct 15, 2020 | Resources
If you receive disability benefits in British Columbia, you’re usually eligible for a free hormonal IUD through Pharmacare. A hormonal IUD is one of the most effective contraception available on earth today. If you’re on disability benefits, then you can...
by real.talk | Oct 15, 2020 | Resources
Curriculum – based sexual health education for diverse learners. Shift Education has content for students of all abilities, as well as for teachers, caretakers, and family members who want to learn how to provide better support around sexuality .
by real.talk | Oct 15, 2020 | Resources
A website with lots of information on safer sex and STIs, including how to get tested and treated. The Smart Sex Resource is operated by the BC Center for Disease Control. It has lots of great information about: Different types of sex, the STI risks associated with...
by real.talk | Oct 15, 2020 | Resources
A sexuality and relationships website for teens and emerging adults. Scarleteen is a collection of thousands of sexual health questions sent in by readers, and answers written by certified sexual health educators. People can submit their own questions or search &...
by real.talk | Oct 15, 2020 | Resources
A website with animated sex-ed videos on lots of crucial topics. The site is full of answers you actually want to know about sex, your body and relationships. Characters in the videos are usually high school students, but the info is relevant to learners of all...
