Masturbation

Everything you've ever wanted to know about this touchy subject...

Sex Education

Teachers, check out our collection of free downloadable class presentations on STIs, contraception, puberty, and reproductive anatomy.

Talking Sex

Expert tips for parents on talking about sex, pregnancy, STDs STIs and birth control with your child...

New in Contraception

Revised SOGC comment (22 March 2010): Safety of oral contraceptives containing drospirenone

Contraceptive Use Among Canadian Women of Reproductive Age: Results of a National Survey -

A research study examining Canadian women's current contraceptive choices and adherence to contraceptive regimes. This study was published in the July 2009 Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology Canada.

National Contraception Survey

What’s a vaginal ring?
(hint: it’s not a new type of body piercing…)

S.O.S. Stay on Schedule: You miss or extend your dose of contraception, now what?...

Check the Research!

The latest research on sexuality — unearthed, explored and summarized every month just for you.

Check the Research - How can smoking and drinking affect your sex life?
(March 2010)

Check the Research - What are the most common sexually transmitted infections affecting youth?
(February 2010)

Check the Research - Age of Consent
(January 2010)

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more than just an itch
what's the difference between std and sti • answers from the doctor • How safe are you from getting a sexually transmitted infection • protection works •

BIRTH CONTROL - what are you on?
WHAT'S THE BEST contraceptive FOR me • THE birth control PILL, PATCH, vaginal RING, injection • vasectomy, tubal ligation • condom • sponge, diaphragm • withdrawal

My First Contraception and STI Exam

All About STIs

My First Pelvic Exam

Vulvo-What?
Vulvar diseases every woman and doctor should know about.

Many women can expect to experience a vulvar disease during their lifetimes.

The symptoms of these diseases vary from an irritable itch to pain that makes intercourse unbearable.

Because some of these conditions have surfaced in medical literature in recent times, women who are suffering from these diseases may have to see several health professionals—or scout one who is experienced in diagnosing vulvar disease—before they receive a proper diagnosis.

To learn all about vulvar diseases, read the new article on sexualityandu.ca.