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Welcome to Sex Plus Week!
Welcome to SexPlus Week 2026! As we enter SexPlus Week, we are experiencing both excitement and sadness. We feel hopeful about what is ahead, while also caring deeply about the changes happening at Options, including the reduction of some clinic services. It feels important to be honest about this. Our work in sexual health has… Read more »
Clinic Closures Update: A Letter of Gratitude
Today, we are sharing an important update regarding Options’ clinic program funding, and to express our sincere gratitude for the continued support, advocacy, and partnership you have shown over the past year. We have now received the Ministry of Health’s decision regarding our clinic program funding. While our base funding will increase, the funding provided… Read more »
We’re Officially a Living Wage Employer!
We’re Officially a Living Wage Employer! At Options for Sexual Health, we’ve always believed that our commitment to care should extend beyond our clients and communities—it should include our staff as well. Over the past year, our team has engaged in reviewing and improving our compensation practices, guided by one clear goal: to ensure that… Read more »
Big News for IUD Accessibility in BC
This is very exciting news for sexual and reproductive health care in BC! After nearly 2 decades of advocacy (since certified practice was initiated in 2008), in June 2025, The BC College of Nurses approved language within the scope of practice to enable RNs to become IUD inserters. Nurses with advanced certified practice in sexual… Read more »
Notice of 2025 Annual General Meeting
Our 2025 Options for Sexual Health AGM is coming up on September 26th and we’d love to see our members there! Please find the package attached for the AGM. If you have not yet RSVP’d, please email executivedirector@optbc.org and confirm if you will be attending in person or virtually. There will be light refreshments provided… Read more »
2025 Options for Sexual Health AGM
SAVE THE DATE: Annual General Meeting Date: Friday September 26, 2025 Time: Registration: 6:30pm, Formal Agenda: 7:00-8:00pm Location: 3550 East Hastings St, Vancouver, BC V5K 2A7 and virtually by MS Teams (Link will be sent to those who RSVP) Please RSVP noting if you will be attending in person or virtually via this email link. Meeting package will be sent… Read more »
Nanaimo Clinic is reopening!
We’re excited to share that the Nanaimo Options Clinic will reopen on October 20, 2025! Thank you for your patience as we prepared for this reopening, we look forward to welcoming you back soon. Please check clinic’s page for updates.
We’re Looking for New Board Members!
Our Board of Directors is looking to recruit new members – could that be you? Please see Options Board Member Role Description May 2025 for more information on how you can get involved!
Book Review: Witchcraft for Wayward Girls
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! This Week’s Book Review We’re back with another… Read more »
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