Comments on: Sexually Transmitted Infections: What Are the Risks?

By: Sexual Politics and Padded Bras | YouShouldKnow.ca

Sexual Politics and Padded Bras | YouShouldKnow.ca — Mon, 11 Apr 2011 12:07:16 +0000

[...] If we’re nice (compliant, willing and unquestioning) we may end up pregnant or with a STI. But if we ask questions, and challenge assumptions, we can be seen as difficult, [...]

By: Lube To Get a Harm Reduction Boost with Microbicide | YouShouldKnow.ca

Lube To Get a Harm Reduction Boost with Microbicide | YouShouldKnow.ca — Mon, 14 Mar 2011 15:30:07 +0000

[...] smoother, and decrease the risk of tearing vaginal or rectal tissue, a risk factor in getting STIs. Using it with condoms can make the condom experience better for your male partner too- a tiny drop [...]

By: The Tip of the Iceberg in Sexual Speak | YouShouldKnow.ca

The Tip of the Iceberg in Sexual Speak | YouShouldKnow.ca — Mon, 07 Mar 2011 15:09:18 +0000

[...] spent a couple of days at a conference last week with other STI prevention educators, thanks to the Pacific AIDS Network. I’ve been thinking since about conversations on [...]

By: Challenging the “Bad Girl” Image of STIs | YouShouldKnow.ca

Challenging the “Bad Girl” Image of STIs | YouShouldKnow.ca — Mon, 24 Jan 2011 16:37:30 +0000

[...] us for support, the question is usually how to disclose HIV status. But a woman with any STI has a certain degree of anxiety in talking about [...]

By: Are You Making Assumptions About Safe Sex? | YouShouldKnow.ca

Are You Making Assumptions About Safe Sex? | YouShouldKnow.ca — Mon, 17 Jan 2011 18:17:48 +0000

[...] are in our DNA, what if you hook up with someone who puts off telling you they haven’t had any STI testing in five years? Or doesn’t tell you they have herpes, thinking a condom will suffice? [...]

By: Resolutions and Diversity | YouShouldKnow.ca

Resolutions and Diversity | YouShouldKnow.ca — Mon, 03 Jan 2011 16:14:50 +0000

[...] things to divulge to an online love interest – an obvious disability, or the less obvious STI that will necessitate a discussion of safe sex before you have sex. (Ideally everyone is [...]

By: Pope Okays Condoms, So Use Them Wisely | YouShouldKnow.ca

Pope Okays Condoms, So Use Them Wisely | YouShouldKnow.ca — Mon, 29 Nov 2010 16:20:16 +0000

[...] are great. They do double duty, preventing STI transmission and conception. They’re readily available, and easy to use. The Pope has indicated [...]

By: Condom Conundrum for Women: What to Wear? | YouShouldKnow.ca

Condom Conundrum for Women: What to Wear? | YouShouldKnow.ca — Mon, 08 Nov 2010 17:25:33 +0000

[...] Yes, there are female condoms, and I’ll get to that in a moment. But the condom (we don’t even say “male”) is the standard: cheap, available, reliable and well-known. It’s been around for ages and has been the cultural indicator of sexual activity. If you carry condoms you could be seen as "smart to be prepared” or “promiscuous” – judgment can depend on the country. But it can depend on who you ask too. A study that came out last year found that negotiating condom use didn’t make partners appear less attractive, but maybe slightly less romantic. (Since when would it be romantic to get an STI?) [...]

By: Vaginal Health: New Research To Tell us What We Need to Know | YouShouldKnow.ca

Mon, 18 Oct 2010 14:44:42 +0000

[...] of our most intimate yet unknown space. It could lead to changes in how we prevent and treat sexually transmitted infections (STIs) and will certainly lead to [...]

By: When Being “Hot” Is a Drawback, Not a Bonus | YouShouldKnow.ca

When Being “Hot” Is a Drawback, Not a Bonus | YouShouldKnow.ca — Mon, 04 Oct 2010 15:05:11 +0000

[...] out. When the body is always “stoked,” the immune system is on the alert. In the case of sexually transmitted infections or viruses (STI), inflammation can increase the likelihood of [...]