Sexual Health and Contraception
Sexuality is an important part of reproductive health and it can be hard to find good quality information about a healthy sex life and birth control options. The information below will give you a good basis to start a conversation with us about your sexuality.
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Healthy Sexuality Reading club!
Here are some great book recommendations (also fun as audiobooks) to learn more about normal female sexual experiences:
"Come as you are" by Dr. Emily Nagoski
"Better sex through mindfulness" by Dr. Lori Brotto
"The Vagina Bible" and "The Menopause Manifesto" by Dr. Jen Gunter
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Sex and U
www.sexandu.ca
The SOGC's award winning website regarding sexual health and an excellent review of birth control options.
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Intrauterine system (IUD) information
Excellent handouts from the Gynecology Quality Improvement Collaboration on progestin-containing intrauterine devices (ie. Mirena, Kyleena) and the insertion process.
What is the Levonorgestrel IUD?
Getting your Levonorgestrel IUD inserted
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The Genderbread Person
A helpful resource to understand gender, or if you need help explaining it to someone else!
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OMGYes
Science-based information about how to enhance women's pleasure.
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Center for Young Women's Health
A great website from the Boston's Children's Hospital about sexual health, gynecology topics for young women and more.
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It's a Plan
An excellent website from the SOGC to help you choose the right form of contraception for you.
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Stay-On-Schedule (SOS)
Did you forget to take your pill at the right time? This helpful site from the SOGC helps you get back on track if you miss a dose of your hormonal contraceptive.
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Yes Means Test
yesmeanstest.ca
Excellent information regarding sexually transmitted infections and how to keep yourself safe and healthy in your relationships.
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For some women, the experience of sexual intercourse is painful. Please see the following information regarding some possible causes and ways we can help.
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SOGC Concerns and Sexual Problems
www.sexandu.ca/sexual-activity/concerns-sexual-problems/
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Vaginismus information
www.vaginismus.com