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  • FAQ: Dealing with Cheating

    Cheating can be hard on a relationship. It’s normal for partners who have been cheated on to feel angry or lost. This post covers some things partners can consider when dealing with the complicated emotions or tough decisions that can come up in the aftermath.

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    5 Questions with Cynthia, a former THS Volunteer!

    Did you know that Teen Health Source has been around for 25 years! To help celebrate our 25th Anniversary, we’re checking in with some of our previous volunteers. Today we’re hearing from Cynthia!

  • FAQ: Sorting Out Romantic vs Sexual Feelings

    When you’re in a relationship, how do you handle new feelings of romantic or sexual attraction for people other than your partner? And what if those new feelings you’re feeling are making you ask questions about your sexual orientation? In this post we cover some definitions for orientations that you may not be familiar with!

  • FAQ: Dealing with PMS Symptoms

    In this FAQ we’re covering some questions about Pre-Menstrual Syndrome, how to cope with PMS symptoms, and how to talk to partners about it.

  • Text reads "5 Questions with Isa, former THS volunteer." Below is a quote that reads "Teen Health Source was the first space I'd ever been that was explicitly queer-positive." The background is green, and there's a picture of Isa.

    5 Questions with Isa, a former THS Volunteer!

    Did you know that Teen Health Source has been around for 25 years! To help celebrate our 25th Anniversary, we’re checking in with some of our previous volunteers. Today we’re hearing from Isa!

  • FAQ: Can I get the abortion pill in Canada?

    Did you know that the abortion pill is now available in Ontario? It is! And as it becomes more available and accessible to people across the country, there are naturally lots of questions about it. This post covers some of our most frequently asked questions about the abortion pill.

  • What to Expect: Getting An STI Test

    For the second post in our “What To Expect” series, we’re going over some of the basics of what it’s like to go to an appointment for STI testing.

  • Sex At Home When You Don’t Live Alone

    Sometimes the hardest thing about having sex is just getting some privacy. But how do you do that if you don’t live alone? In this post we explore what you can do to navigate having sex if you live with family or roommates.

  • Text reads "5 Questions with Catherine Hernandez, author, activist." Below is a quote that reads "The main thing I have learned is that change has to happen with parents." The background is green, and there's a picture of Catherine.

    5 Questions with Catherine Hernandez

    Catherine Hernandez is a writer, activist, theatre performer, radical mother, and so much more! Added to that list, she’s now the latest person we talked to for our 5 Questions series! Check out this interview for some great links and resources!

  • FAQ: Why doesn’t everyone like condoms?

    People give a lot of reasons for why they don’t like using condoms. But are these reasons legit? This post explores some of the things people say to get out of using condoms, and also offers up some solutions to work through the excuses!