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Options for Sexual Health envisions a society that celebrates healthy sexuality, its diversity of expression, and a positive sexual self-image for individuals throughout life.

Sexy Summer Kissing Contest!

Submitted by Michelle Reid on July 5, 2010 - 2:09pm

Options for Sexual Health and Hello Cool World present:
SEXY SUMMER KISSING CONTEST!

In celebration of Opt's sexy new ad (coming soon to buses everywhere!) and public displays of sexual health, we're inviting everyone to send us a sexy summer kissing photo! You could win a year's supply of condoms or other great summer prizes.

OPT Calls for Universal Access to Publicly Funded Contraception in British Columbia

Submitted by Ron Collins on June 7, 2010 - 12:08pm

Next year Options for Sexual Health celebrates fifty years of service in our province. In that time we have established a province-wide network of sexual and reproductive health clinics that include access to low-cost birth control. We have also delivered comprehensive sexual health education and information to tens of thousands of young people, their parents, health care providers and others. We are grateful for the support and encouragement we have received from government, the private sector, granting organizations, community groups and individuals.

Job Posting: Relief Clinic Supervisor Positions

Submitted by Licda Valladares on June 28, 2010 - 3:09pm

Position: RN Clinic Supervisor (Relief)
Status: Casual
Salary: $27.85/hr
Reporting to: Director of Clinical Services
Locations: Mission OPT Clinic

Job Summary:
To manage, supervise, and staff selected OPT clinics. To train and supervise volunteers and other staff, and ensure that the clinic operations are effective, providing clients with counselling and reproductive health-related services as per current standards of practice.

OPT video: How to use a condom

Submitted by Ron Collins on June 21, 2010 - 2:35pm

How many steps are really involved in putting a condom on properly? Is there really a correct way to put a condom on? What do you do if you put the condom on the wrong way?

Options for Sexual Health has a video on YouTube to help answer these questions and more!

Watch as a sexual health educator demonstrates the steps to proper condom usage, reinforces the best way to use condoms, and gives some helpful tips along the way.

Performed by Opt sex educators Kristen Gilbert and Dawn Petten.

OPT lends support to National Nurses Week

Submitted by Lynn Trimble on June 9, 2010 - 3:39pm

Options for Sexual Health likes a little fun too! And it's even better when we can support nurses!

"Everyone Needs A NURSE" was a fundraiser for Kwantlen's Psychiatric Nursing School students that took place on May 14, in Vancouver BC during National Nurses week. OPT was happy to be able to supply them with some resources for the event.

OPT membership approves new mission statement

Submitted by Jessica Peart on December 10, 2009 - 5:18pm

At the 2009 OPT Annual General Meeting, the membership unanimously approved a new mission statement for the Society.

OPT's new Mission is:

To provide comprehensive education, accurate information, support for sexual expression and reproductive choice, and confidential clinical services that help British Columbians enjoy healthy sexuality throughout life.

OPT wins award for excellence in sexual health

Submitted by Ron Collins on November 17, 2009 - 3:58pm

Bentley Award Logo Since 1997 the Helen & Fred Bentley Awards for Excellence of Achievement recognize members of the Canadian Federation of Sexual Health who have shown outstanding achievement in the field of sexual and reproductive health. A first and second place award are given annually. This year's first place winner is Options for Sexual Health for our work on the Certification of Registered Nurses in Reproductive Health Practice.

Reproductive Health Certified Practice for Registered Nurses Coming to BC!

Submitted by Jessica Peart on September 29, 2009 - 10:23am

Beginning November 1st, 2009, provincial government changes to scopeof practice for registered nurses in BC will permit nurses practisingin Contraceptive Management (CM) and Sexually Transmitted InfectionManagement (STIM). This allows registered nurses to perform clinical functions previously only withinthe scope of physicians or registered nurses operating under adelegation of medical function or standing/direct order.

Blogathon 2009: Sponsor a Blogger and Support OPT

Submitted by Jessica Peart on July 22, 2009 - 3:33pm

Dr. Beth Snow, creator of Not to be Trusted with Knives, a blog where she posts her personal and political musings, has chosen Options for Sexual Health as the recipient charity for her participation in Blogathon 2009.

Options for Sexual Health clinic opens in West Kelowna!

Submitted by Jessica Peart on May 7, 2009 - 5:29pm

OPT cake for West Kelowna Grand Opening Celebration On Tuesday May 5th, the Kelowna branch of Options for Sexual Health held a grand opening celebration at the location of its newest clinic in West Kelowna, bringing the number of OPT clinics in the Kelowna area to three.

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