On July 2, 2025, British Columbia joined the ranks of seven other provinces across Canada providing some funding for In-Vitro Fertilization (IVF). This publicly funded program will offer one-time funding of up to $19 000 towards one standard cycle of IVF at participating clinics. The impact of infertility on British Columbians is significant with BC… Read more »
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Book Review: Big Swiss by Jen Beagin
Every 2 weeks or so we’re reviewing books that we found interesting. These books may range from nonfiction to fantasy to informative to escapism. Our hope is that we find something for everyone, and to broaden awareness, access, and information pertaining to sex, sexual health, pleasure, and\ beyond! Big Swiss by Jen Beagin is a… Read more »
Book Review: Deep End by Ali Hazelwood
Every 2 weeks or so we’re reviewing books that we found interesting. These books may range from nonfiction to fantasy to informative to escapism. Our hope is that we find something for everyone, and to broaden awareness, access, and information pertaining to sex, sexual health, pleasure, and\ beyond! Book Review: Deep End by Ali Hazelwood… Read more »
The Vagina Is Self-Cleaning
The Vagina Is Self-Cleaning: Here’s What That Means for Your Reproductive Health Did you know that the vagina is one of the few self-cleaning organs in the human body? Alongside the lungs, kidneys, and sinuses, it has a natural way of keeping itself healthy, with no fancy products required. The vagina maintains its internal balance… Read more »
Book Review: The Safekeep by Yael van der Wouden
Every 2 weeks or so we’re reviewing books that we found interesting. These books may range from nonfiction to fantasy to informative to escapism. Our hope is that we find something for everyone, and to broaden awareness, access, and information pertaining to sex, sexual health, pleasure, and beyond! The Safekeep is a gripping and intense historical… Read more »
At Home Cervical Test Kits
Did you know we have a new process in BC for Pap tests? You can now take your cervical health into your own hands – literally – with at-home test kits. You can still see a health care provider in office if you choose, but let’s look at the at-home option! Who should have cervical… Read more »
Book Review: The Great Believers by Rebecca Makkai
For this week’s book review is for an emotional and eye opening fictional look at the long shadow of the AIDS Epidemic The Great Believers by Rebecca Makkai is a fictional look into the world of 1985 Chicago during the height of the AIDS pandemic, and 2015 Paris as the survivors continue trying to live… Read more »
Get Tested With Me!
Even though I volunteer at Options, I’ll admit that I still sometimes feel a bit intimidated when it’s time for STI testing. As someone with a fear of needles, I often procrastinate, but I’ve learned that the experience is always much easier and less scary than I expect. And honestly, it always feels great to… Read more »
Book Review: All Fours by Miranda July
Every week or so we’re reviewing books that we found interesting. These books may range from nonfiction to fantasy to informative to escapism. Our hope is that we find something for everyone, and to broaden awareness, access, and information pertaining to sex, sexual health, pleasure, and beyond! Today we are diving into the complexities of… Read more »
Book Review: Love Theoretically by Ali Hazelwood
We’re back with more book reviews! If you’re in the mood for science and self-discovery then Love Theoretically might be your next read. Love Theoretically by Ali Hazelwood is a fun romance novel that follows main character Elsie, a hyper-independent professional fake-dater and physicist, as she tries to get her dream researcher job at a… Read more »
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