Wrap it up! Condoms never go out of style. They’re one of the simplest, cheapest and most effective ways to protect yourself and your partners from HIV and other STIs. Add a little lube, and they can also make sex feel even better. But real talk: not everybody wants to use condoms. Some guys findContinue reading “Condoms and Lube”
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Stigma and Shame
Stigma, Shame & Finding Acceptance In many places, it can be taboo to talk about enjoying sexual exploration, let alone anything queer. It might be difficult to access reliable information, or to connect with other people in a safe way. Shame can make it hard to be honest about the sex we’re having and theContinue reading “Stigma and Shame”
HIV & Sex
Here’s what we know. Sexually, HIV can be transmitted from cum, pre-cum, blood, anal fluid and vaginal fluid. (HIV doesn’t survive well outside the body or in open air) The higher somebody’s viral load, the more likely the virus will be transmitted through these fluids. In some cases, having another STI can weaken the immuneContinue reading “HIV & Sex”
Resources
Trans Health Organizations International Canada Provincial Ontario Sexual Health Guides Canada Ontario USA Trans-Specific Sexual Health Canada International Healthy Relationships Ontario USA Substance Use & Harm Reduction Canada Ontario Body Image & Disability Canada & USA Sexual Assault & Trafficking Canada Ontario PrEP & PEP Providers (Ontario) Family, Parenting & Pregnancy Canada Ontario Quebec SexContinue reading “Resources”
Accessing Services
Accessing sexual health care that respects our gender can be hard. Telling doctors or nurses your gender takes courage. Even then, they may not know exactly what you need. This can make getting care tough. Explore Your Options You have many choices for health care: Centre Your Needs If you can, choose healthcare workers whoContinue reading “Accessing Services”
Making Sex Safer
Let’s talk about ways to keep sex fun and safer. We’ll cover why safer sex can miss the mark in real life, easy strategies to try, and the items you might stash for your next adventure. Why Safer Sex Isn’t Always Easy “Safer sex” means lowering your chance of getting or passing on STIs whileContinue reading “Making Sex Safer”
Terms and Acronyms
AFAB: Assigned female at birth. This term refers to people whose sex was designated as “female” at birth, most often based on external genitalia. (Designating sex this way wrongly presumes that people have characteristics and behaviors that are either “female” or “male.”) BDSM: A range of expressions, not necessarily erotic, that spans bondage and disciplineContinue reading “Terms and Acronyms”