Few folks know the name of Henrietta Lacks, an African American woman in the United States who became an unlikely (and non-consenting) hero of medical research, including the fight against an infection that killed her. Since it’s Black History Month, we’re going to chat about Henrietta Lacks, who ended up making a profound contribution to …
Safer sex is a term used to describe sexual activities that involve a lower risk of transmitting sexually transmitted infections (STIs) and unintended pregnancies. There are several ways to practice safer sex, including using condoms or other barrier methods, getting tested regularly for STIs, and communicating openly with sexual partners about sexual health. One of …
South Shore Sexual Health is calling on our next government to ensure that sexual health becomes a priority when addressing the health care crisis in Nova Scotia. As an organization that works to improve sexual health across the South Shore, we are increasingly frustrated by the shoestring budget we have to address health inequities to …
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Many of us in the sexual health field are super jazzed about the brand new HIV self tests on the market. South Shore Sexual Health is participating in TWO research studies that are making the test kits available for free so you can test confidentially in any location you feel safe. One of the studies …
I do a lot of presentations to both youth and adults alike. One key feature of my presentations is the Anonymous Question Box. It’s a great way to encourage people to ask questions they might not wish to ask in front of their peers. We welcome those questions too! But we know introverts and folks …
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