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Sexual pleasure is an important part of safer sex. Here are some ways to make safer sex more pleasurable: Use protection that feels good. Lubricants, condom fit and the material that protection is made from (latex, polyurathane) can...

Part of sex is talking to partners about STIs and protection. Another part of sex talk can be talking with partners about what feels good. If you are not used to talking about sex, you may be shy about starting the conversation. We have...

Part of sex is talking to partners about STIs and protection. Another part of sex can be talking with partners about what feels good. If you are not used to talking about sex, you may be shy about starting the conversation. We have...

What you can say “I like it when…. ” “That feels good.” “Can you do it like this?” “I don’t like it when…..” “That’s not really working for me. I like this better.” “Try it this way. It feels really good when you do that!” “I need to...

What you can say “Do you have a condom, or should I get one of mine?” “We can do other things if we don't have a condom.” “It's important to me that we use condoms. How can we make it work for both of us?” “I know we’ve already had...

Practicing safer sex is a good way to lower your chances of getting a sexually transmitted infection (STI), or passing one on to a partner. This does not have to mean ‘no sex’ or ‘no fun sex’.  We recommend you find out what works best for...

It can be hard to tell if you have a sexually transmitted infection (STI). Many STIs do not always show symptoms. Often, people who pass an STI to a sexual partner do not know that they have an infection. The only way to know whether or...

What you can say “I need to let you know I have the virus that causes _______. I use condoms, but let's talk about it”. “Before we have sex, I need to tell you something.  I found out I have _______.” “This is hard for me to talk...

If you have just found out that you have a sexually transmitted infection (STI), you are not alone. The majority of people who are sexually active will get at least one STI in their lifetime. It’s common to have questions. For more...

Sexual assault is any kind of sexual act that you did not consent to. This can include everything from unwanted kissing, to groping, to forced oral, vaginal or anal penetration. It may include physical violence or not. Sometimes...

What is PrEP PrEP stands for Pre-exposure Prophylaxis. It is the use of daily antiretroviral therapy (ART) by HIV negative individuals to lower their chances of getting HIV. PrEP refers to the ongoing use of ART before and after possible...

I am starting to feel dizzy, light headed and nauseous, I had a really bad itch on the tip of my penis after my workout but went away the next day could this be signs of herpes or syphilis?
I cannot feel the strings from my mirena coil. I only had it put in about 4/5 weeks ago back in the UK. I only recently arrived in Vancouver so do not know where to go. I have been recommended Khatsahlano clinic but there are some reviews...
Dear, fist of all thanks a lot for all the good job you are doing. I took and erotic massage, both were naked (girl and me), we have done a mutual masturbation and fingering, I am really worried about, so I have done a 4th generation test...
hi, good morning if you can give me birth control pills? because I do not want to have childrens
Good, hi hoping you are doing well , thanks for your time and comments in advance , I did test for syphilis (IgG; IgM ) specific antibodies after 88 days of exposure , does it conclusive incase of negative results many thanks in advance...
I was meant to get my depo shot on the 14 but I've been told before I should be good for 2 weeks after ??
If I had no symptoms 8 weeks after my one time exposure, is there any risk of herpes and HPV with receiving oral sex. Should I test for them? Because of my high anxiety I wanna know. My last test was at HIM Vancouver clinic. Is it a good...
I'm a gay man and have several sexual partners, some regular and some just one night stands. I've learnt how to use condoms but they never feel good. Neither me nor any of my partners use them. Are there any other ways we can reduce our...
how much faith should i put in a 6 week hiv 1/2 ab blood test 3rd generation. I tested at 6 weeks 45 days and the doc said I was good to go no more testing no follow up nothing. everything i have read says 3 -6 monthes. what do you think....