Twenty years! It’s hard to believe, but two decades ago, an ambitious idea turned into a classroom reality. This August marks the 20th anniversary of the Sexual Health Educator Certification (SHEC) program. What started as a localized passion project in British Columbia has blossomed into a community with a truly global reach, training sexual health champions… Read more »
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Media Release: BC Youth Sexual Health Evaluation Report
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Release- August 11th, 2026 9 AM PST New report outlines how to strengthen sexual health services for youth in British Columbia The “BC Youth Sexual Health Evaluation Report” shares findings from expert consultations with youth and service providers across the province with the aim of understanding current gaps in care and… Read more »
Nanaimo Clinic is Moving!
Our Nanaimo Clinic will be moving to a new location! The New Location will be Nanaimo Public Health Unit 80 Chapel St Nanaimo, BC V9R 5H2. The clinic will reopen week of July 27th and will be open on Mondays 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm and Tuesday: 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm. For more details… Read more »
Celebrating 30 Years of Sex Sense
Celebrating 30 Years of Sex Sense: A look back at our history and forward to our future. This year we are celebrating 30 years of Sex Sense! For over 30 years we have spoken with hundreds of thousands of people across B.C. and across Canada and around the world. In our busiest year we fielded almost… Read more »
Kootenay Loop Is Moving!
Our Kootenay Loop Clinic is on the move! The last clinic at our old location was on the 16th of March, and we will be opening at the new location in early April. We will be providing details soon on our clinic page here for details (days, hours, clinic access) as well as their new… Read more »
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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 »
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