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The Conversation That Never Ends: Kids & Sex
Jezebel (a great site for sharp and sassy commentary, BTW) recently posted about a poll that finds parents may talk to their kids about sex, but not birth control. I do talk to my kids about sex and my work in HIV prevention so there I was, feeling all Mother of the Year, but then my snarky inner voice snapped into place and demanded, “But when was the last time you talked to your kids about birth control?” Love that voice.
Microbicide Study Ongoing, with Edits
Ok, so we know that women are often at the vulnerable end of things when it comes to preventing STIs. If your partner’s a guy and he balks at condoms, you have a minimum of one safe sex talk ahead of you, if not more. Sure, female condoms are an option, but wouldn’t it be great if there were others that women could control?
Your Sexuality: Great Info from Gunter
I’ve found a new (to me) source for my sexual-health-info-seeking: Dr. Jen Gunter. You already know this if you follow her: she’s factual and funny. She’s an OB/GYN with a passion for health and social media. And she’s Canadian-born (shout-out to Winnipeg)! I like to read her stuff because she is sex positive, and can [...]
Should We Rely On The Law to Protect Us from STIs?
An Ontario man has been charged with aggravated sexual assault because he didn’t tell his sex partner he has herpes. Can we really rely on the law to protect us from STIs?
Safer sex advice says “Use a Condom.” What if Your Partner Won’t?
“I think you need to have something about how men don’t want to wear condoms,” said Carol. The “Use a condom” message is spouted by HIV prevention educators (including myself) the world over, but we know it’s not always reasonable advice. There are situations where women and men alike can’t use a condom.
Your Friend the Pap
Love them or hate them, they offer invaluable information. Of course I’m talking about the Pap test. Pap smears test for irregular cells on the cervix, which indicate the possibility of cervical cancer.
Do Women Take More Risks with Online Lovers?
Did you see Denise Ryan’s article in the Vancouver Sun last week that highlighted a new study about online dating and sexual behaviour? The article chronicled the risks of “instant intimacy” that people feel when they meet their online honey in person. Sex can happen fast, and those conversations about safe sex that are advised [...]
Relationships that Count
I had the best afternoon last week. I was in a room full of soon-to-be doctors, nurses, social workers, pharmacists and counselors to talk about sexual health, specifically HIV, and what’s so different for women. Patients, clients, whatever they’re going to call them- it’s the relationships that count.
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