Month: September 2026

NDTR 2026 and Introducing our new Indigenous Sexual Health Educator

At Options for Sexual Health (Options), our mission is to champion and celebrate the sexual health of all people in British Columbia by supporting, providing, and promoting inclusive and accessible health care and comprehensive sexual health education. We believe that a key part of celebrating and promoting the health of all people in British Columbia… Read more »

Options statement on Second Sons gathering

Colonization means systemic and institutionalized racism is and has always been part of Canadian history. This past weekend, a group of masked individuals who have been identified through media as the Second Sons, a white supremacist group, gathered on unceded Tk̓emlúps te Secwépemc land. The demonstration happened at the former Kamloops Indian Residential School, three… Read more »

Notice of 2026 Annual General Meeting

SAVE THE DATE: Options’ 2026 Annual General Meeting Notice of AGM Date: Friday November 6th, 2026 Time: Registration: 6:30pm, Formal Agenda begins at 7 p.m. Location: Hybrid; virtual and in person at 620 Clark Drive in Vancouver. Our Annual General Meeting is taking place on November 6th, 2026. This meeting will be a combination of virtual and in... Read more »

Introducing the SHEC Master Class Series!

High-quality, inclusive sexuality education isn’t a one-and-done training—it’s a lifelong journey of learning, adapting, and growing.  In honor of Options for Sexual Health’s 20th Anniversary of our Sexual Health Educator Certification (SHEC) program, we created our brand-new SHEC Master Class Series!   Beginning this September, this ongoing professional development series brings together educators, healthcare providers, and… Read more »

Intro to Lubricants

Lubricant (aka lube) is a very important part of sexual health! You might know that lube can help sex feel better, but lube can also improve your health—it can reduce friction-related pain and injuries such as micro-tears. However, some lubes are better for your health than others, and it’s important to know how to use… Read more »