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  • 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!

  • Etiquette for Sliding into DMs

    Sliding into someone’s DMs can be a really good way to start a conversation with someone you’re into. This post goes over some of the Do’s and Don’ts of chatting up people online.

  • What To Expect: Getting Birth Control Prescriptions

    For the first instalment of our “What To Expect” series, we’re going over some of the basics of what it’s like to go to an appointment for birth control.

  • What’s the deal with Stealthing?

    Stealthing is the non-consensual removal of a condom during sex. It’s been around for a long time, but it’s been in the news a bunch lately. While the idea of it being a “new trend” can make you roll your eyes, stealthing still a serious issue when it comes to consent and sexual safety.