The best & worst moments for sexual health in 2016 (Nova Scotian Edition)

After reading a U.S. version recap of sexual health in 2016, I felt it necessary to do one from a Canadian perspective—specifically one that is exclusive to Nova Scotia. Thus, here’s a run down of the best and worst moments from the world of sexual health. BEST The abortion pill is approved for Canadians After …

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Spring of hope

Sexual violence affects many people, including those who are often under-represented in conversations around it. Some of these people might be youth, adult men, seniors, and people who identify as indigenous, transgender, and people living with different abilities. To help address this gap in awareness, we are holding a one-time group to allow people to talk about …

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Talking with toddlers and preschoolers about sex

Toddlers and what? Preschoolers and what? S-E-X? While parents and caregivers may be more prepared to give The Talk to their kids somewhere around puberty (or the age of 40), teaching your kids about sex should start at a much earlier age. While this article is full of tips recommended by researchers and sexual health …

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Enthusiastic consent (because yes means yes!)

It’s that time of year again—back to school. And back to the many relationships that are often our first awkward attempts at establishing romantic partnerships. Sometimes, we find our high school sweethearts. Other times, we simply stumble through relationships to discover what works for us. Enthusiastic Consent Years ago, feminists and sexual health educators fought sexual assault with the slogan “No …

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