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Puberty As people with penises go through puberty, their bodies change. The voice deepens, body hair develops and the penis grows along with the rest of the body. Puberty happens at different ages and speeds, though most people with...
Here are ten tips that will help make these conversations relevant and comfortable for all involved. These tips have been generously provided by Jennifer Gibson, Community Education Services Coordinator with Island Sexual Health. Want to...
The EC pill contains one hormone called progesterone and is given as one pill single dose, which should be taken as soon as possible after unprotected sex. It can be taken up to five days after sex, but sooner is better. Plan B and...
Sometimes mental health can affect the decisions we make about sex, for example, choosing to have sex when we feel lonely or anxious. Sexual health concerns and diagnoses can also lead us to feel worried, anxious, sad, or even hopeless. If...
If you have any sexual concerns, health care providers can give you information and support. They may not bring up the topic of sexual health, but most providers are usually open to talking about it. They can rule out...
How does it work? The INSTI® HIV Self-Test is an HIV antibody test which detects antibodies produced in response to HIV. Antibodies to HIV can take time to develop after an exposure. It can take 3 to 12 weeks for this test to detect...
During this time, there are very high levels of HIV in the body. This is known as a high viral load. When a person has a high viral load, they can easily pass HIV to others. Causes When a person gets HIV, the virus makes copies called CD4...
Preventing STIs An STI is caused when a bacteria, virus, or parasite is passed from one person to another during sexual contact. Some kinds of sex have a lower chance of passing STIs. For example, the chance of passing an STI is much less...
If urethritis is not caused by gonorrhea, then it is called non-gonococcal urethritis (NGU). If urethritis is treated and the symptoms still continue, then it is called recurrent urethritis. Urethritis can often be cured with antibiotics....
Atrophic vaginitis is an irritation of the vagina/internal genitals caused by thinning tissues and less moisture in the vaginal walls. This often occurs in menopause because lower amounts of the hormone estrogen are produced by the body....
Causes Cervicitis is most often caused by STIs such as chlamydia, gonorrhea, herpes simplex virus, and trichomonas, which are passed through vaginal and oral sexual contact. This includes both penetrative sex and sexual activities...
Causes You get pubic lice though close person-to-person contact, including sexual contact. Pubic lice are also spread by sharing bedding, clothing or towels. If you have pubic lice, you can pass it to others even if you don’t have symptoms...
Causes Scabies is passed though close person-to-person contact, including sexual contact. Scabies can also spread by sharing items such as bedding or furniture. If you have scabies, you can pass it to others, even if you don’t have...
Causes It is not clear what causes the imbalance of bacteria, but there are some things make you more likely to get it. The chances of having BV are higher if you: have sex with new or multiple sexual partners have another sexually...
Causes Epididymitis is most often caused by STIs, such as chlamydia and gonorrhea, which are passed through vaginal, oral, and anal sexual contact. This includes both penetrative sex and sexual activates where there is an exchange of body...
Causes Shigellosis is passed through contact with infected stool. It can be sexually transmitted by: oral-anal contact (rimming) getting stool on your fingers and then touching your mouth putting objects that have stool on them into...
Yeast infections can be treated with over-the-counter medication. Causes The increase in yeast can be triggered by many factors, including taking antibiotics or corticosteroids, or having a lowered immune system. Yeast is not usually...
Causes Proctitis is most often caused by sexually transmitted infections (STIs) such as chlamydia, gonorrhea, and herpes simplex virus that are passed through receptive anal sexual contact. This includes both penetrative sex and...
LGV can be cured with antibiotics. It has historically been rare in BC, but is now becoming more common, especially among men who have sex with men. Causes LGV is passed through vaginal, oral, and anal sexual contact. This...
Molluscum can be treated and often goes away on its own. It is a common infection in British Columbia. Causes Molluscum can be passed through vaginal, oral, and anal sexual contact. This includes both penetrative sex and sexual...
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