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    Talking About Risk when Dating in a COVID World

    Getting back into the swing of things is always tricky, but after two years of lockdowns and periodic isolation? Oh boy! Here are a few tips on dating and relationships as you continue navigating through the pandemic.

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    5 Questions with Jonathon from Next Gen Men

    Next Gen Men is a Canadian nonprofit who work to change how the world sees, acts and thinks about masculinity.

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    Podcast: Pleasure and Your First Time

    What’s one thing that people don’t talk enough about when it comes to having sex for the first time: Pleasure! Join us for this fun and breezy conversation about some of the myths, worries, and strategies people can use when it comes to having sex for the first time.

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    A Quick Guide to Anal Douching

    Although douching is usually unnecessary, some people feel the need to douche in order to know for sure that no poop will come out during anal play. And that’s totally okay! Check out this quick guide to learn more about how to do it safely!

  • Text reads "5 Questions with Thomas from Freddie!" Below is a quote that reads "There are also many doctors and healthcare professionals who don't know about PrEP, which is very concerning." The background is blue, and there's a picture of Thomas.

    5 Questions with Thomas from Freddie

    Freddie is a Canadian health organization offering access to PrEP, a pill that reduces one’s risk of acquiring HIV by 99%. They provide inclusive and convenient care focused on queer and trans communities. Check out our interview to learn more!

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    Sexting/Sending Nudes: Strategies for Safety

    Want to learn more about consent, communication and safety when it comes to Sexting/Sending nudes? Then this article is for you!

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    Resource Highlight: Black Coalition for AIDS Prevention

    The Black Coalition for AIDS Prevention (Black CAP) is Canada’s largest Black specific AIDS service organization. Check out our post to learn more!

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    PPT Talk Podcast by PEAK!

    Peer educators from Planned Parenthood Toronto’s PEAK project have started a podcast

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    Talking to Partners about Drug Use

    Whether you both use, you both abstain, or one uses more/less than the other, drug use can have an impact on relationships. Talking about it isn’t always easy, but this article’s got some ideas on how to have conversations about boundaries and drug use in relationships.

  • On the right is grey text that reads "Resource Highlight." Below that is black text with the name of the highlighted organization, "2 Spirited People of the 1st Nations." Underneath that is grey text again that reads "HIV prevention, education and support for 2-Spirit in the GTA, including First Nations, Metis and Inuit people." On the left is the logo of the organization.

    Resource Highlight: 2 Spirited People of The 1st Nations

    2 Spirited People of The 1st Nations provide prevention education and support for 2-Spirit, including First Nations, Metis and Inuit people living with or at risk for HIV and related co-infections in the Greater Toronto Area. Click to learn more about services and how to get in touch!