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  • On a green background there is white text that reads "What is a Preterm Birth?" next to a white icon of a swaddled baby.

    What is a Preterm Birth?

    We talk a lot about pregnancy, and about supports for after giving birth, but what about things that can happen during the birthing process? This article covers some of what happens during a preterm birth.

  • On the right is an icon of a pill bottle, pill pack, and some loose pills. The left is white text that reads "A quick history of HIV treatment." The background is orange.

    A Quick History of HIV Treatment

    This article provide a quick background on the history of treatments for the Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV). Check it out to learn more!

  • White text on the left reads "Sensory Friendly Periods." On the right are some white icons of period related products. The background is blue.

    Sensory Friendly Periods

    Periods can often trigger sensory issues for people who are sensitive to things that we see, touch, hear, smell, or taste. This article covers period products and strategies than can help people manage the sensory experiences of periods.

  • Fuchsia text reading "Talking to your parents about sexual health." It's on a white background. There's a small icon of two faces talking to each other.

    Talking to Your Parents About Sexual Health 

    Talking about sex with your parents (or a legal guardian) can feel extremely awkward. This article covers some tips for brining up and navigating sexual health convos with parents or trusted adults in your life.

  • The text reads "Self-Managed Abortion in Canada" while the scene behind is of a bedside table with things like a water bottle, some pills, a coffee, alarm clock, and glasses. Next to it is a bed with a teddy bear on it.

    Self-Managed Abortion in Canada

    LEAF (the Women’s Legal Education & Action Fund) have recently shared a new report on the status of self-managed abortion on Canada called “Self-Managed Abortion in Canada: A Status Report”. Check out an overview of it here!

  • On the left is orange text that reads "Where is all the birth control for people with penises?" on the right is an orange icon of a person crossing their arms with a question mark over their head. The background is white.

    Where’s all the birth control for people with penises?

    Other than condoms or vasectomies, people with penises tend to not have as many birth control options as people with vaginas do. What’s up with that?

  • On the right is grey text that reads "Resource Highlight: The Native Youth Sexual Health Network - An Organization by and for Indigenous Youth." On the left is the organization's logo, and it's all on a white background.

    Resource Highlight: Native Youth Sexual Health Network

    Check out this article to learn more about The Native Youth Sexual Health Network, an organization by and for Indigenous youth!

  • On the left is green text that reads "So Your First Time was bad..." On the right are 2 figures in bed with question marks around their heads. The background is white.

    So your “First Time” was bad…

    First Times having sex are supposed to be glorious and magical, right? But what if yours was awkward or underwhelming? That’s okay, and actually pretty normal! Check out our OpEd column on First Times written by one of our Peer Sexual Health Educators!

  • The left is the Women's Health in Women's Hands logo, on the right is text that reads "A community health centre for racialized women living in Toronto and the GTA." The background is white.

    Resource Highlight: Women’s Health in Women’s Hands

    Women’s Health In Women’s Hands (WHIWH) is a Community Health Centre for racialized women living in Toronto and the GTA!

  • On the left is white text that reads "Internalize Biphobia." It is on a blue background. On the right is an icon of a person looking into a heart shaped mirror. The icon is in the colours of the bisexual flag.

    Internalized Biphobia

    Check out our OpEd column on Internalized Biphobia written by one of our Peer Sexual Health Educators!