First, let me apologize for the terrible pun, but the topic of today’s blog post needs some levity. And even if you don’t know anyone with lichen sclerosus, keep reading because much of this info is important and might be useful to you anyways, especially if you’ve ever wondered how to center sexual pleasure when… Read more »
Tag: Options for Sexual Health
So Glad You Asked Blog Post: Everything You Want to Know About Taking A Pregnancy Test
Here at Sex Sense, pregnancy tests are probably one of the most common things we get questions about. Whether you’re hoping for a positive or negative result, needing a pregnancy test can be a stressful moment! Easy to understand, accurate information can be hard to find, which can make it even more stressful. We are… Read more »
So Glad You Asked Blog Post: Caring for your Penis, Prostate and Testicles
This week, we’re going to take a bit of a different approach and write about an important topic that we DON’T get a lot of calls and emails about at Sex Sense, but that we wish we did! Do you have a penis, prostate, and testicle or testicles? Do you know someone who does? Ever… Read more »
So Glad You Asked Blog Post: “Help! How do I Talk to my Kid about Puberty?!”
Being an Askable Adult “My daughter is 9 almost 10. She has questions about her body. How do I talk to my kid about puberty?!”* The short answer: It’s great that your kid has come to you with her questions! It’s great that you even WANT to talk to your kid about puberty! That means… Read more »
So Glad You Asked Blog Post: Finding Sexual Health Care in an Overloaded System
How to Find the Care You Need Short answer: Finding sexual health care can be challenging these days. Luckily, there are lots of virtual options, as well as clinic finders available to connect you with services in your area. However, you might have to travel for sexual health care and expect a delay – whether… Read more »
So Glad You Asked Blog Post: Abortion Access in BC
Access Depends on Where You Live At Sex Sense, we frequently get calls and emails from people about abortion access in BC. An unwanted pregnancy or one that happens in circumstances where it can’t be continued is often a very stressful situation, and we are always here to help our clients navigate it in the… Read more »
So Glad You Asked Blog Post: The Positive Side of Herpes
Hi! My name is Robin and I work on the Sex Sense team. I’m totally a sex nerd. I love it when people ask me questions about sex, sexuality, and sexual health. You can find out how to ask me your questions at www.sexsense.org. A VERY Common Question Just about every shift, someone calls who… Read more »
So Glad You Asked: New Weekly Blog by Sex Sense
Hi- this is Robin, a.k.a. Sex Sense. We are thrilled to be launching So Glad You Asked, our new blog, in honour of the 60th anniversary of Options for Sexual Health and the start of Sexual Health Week! Who We Are For the past 20 years, Sex Sense has been answering questions by both phone and… Read more »
COVID-19 Update
November 9, 2020 Update We continue to offer services, with some practical limitations, requirements, and requests. We ask that you please be patient with us during this time as we work towards ensuring access to sexual and reproductive health care and services and keeping our staff and patients safe. This is an evolving situation, and… Read more »
Job Posting: Medical Director for Options
Note: This position has been filled. Thank you to all who applied. We are seeking a sexual and reproductive health physician to take on the role of Medical Director/Advisor for our organization. As an important member of the leadership team, this individual must be passionate about advancing sexual and reproductive health care from a sex-positive,… Read more »
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