Human papilloma virus (HPV) can infect different parts of the body. There are over 100 strains of the virus, some of which are transmitted sexually. HPV is the most common sexually transmitted infection in British Columbia and 70% of sexually active Canadians will contract it at some time. It is most common in youth and […]
We recommend the Society of Obstetricians and Gynecologists of Canada’s (SOGC) website on sexual health issues: sexualityandu.ca for information on contraception, sexually transmitted infections and other sexual health issues The SOGC has developed an online patient questionnaire – itsaplan.ca – which includes 16 questions about contraceptive preferences, desire for pregnancy, medical history, and pregnancy risk […]
Prostate Hhealth Prostate Cancer Screening (PSA testing) . The BC Cancer Agency website has information on PSA screening found here. The also have a patient information sheet that reviews the pros and cons of screening found here. Healthlink BC has an information sheet on PSA screening Testicular Health Healthlink information sheet on testicular self […]
We highly recommend the It’s Gets Better Canada Video -LGBT Canadians share their stories for the It Gets Better Project, including Rick Mercer, Rex Harrington, Diane Flacks, Tommy Smythe, Enza Anderson, the cast of MTV’s 1g5g, Joeffer Caoc, David Dixon, Deb Pearce, Peter Fallico and many more LGBT Youthline provides confidential, confidential and informed LGBTT […]