Sex 101
Are you new to sexual activities and looking for resources to learn more about your sexual health? Or, have you been sexually active for a while now, but still feel unsure about some sexual health matters?
See the below links for more information on topics like:
- What is sex?
- How does sexual reproduction work?
- What is sexual pleasure?
- What is contraception? And which contraception is right for me?
- What are sexually transmitted and blood borne infections? And how can I prevent sexually transmitted and blood borne infections?
- How can I explore sex as someone who is a part of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community?
Student Wellness Centre website + Sexual health:
https://wellness.mcmaster.ca/your-health/sexual-health/
What is sex:
- Sexual Activity – Sex & U (sexandu.ca)
- https://www.plannedparenthood.org/learn/teens/sex/all-about-sex
- https://www.healthline.com/health/healthy-sex/what-does-sex-feel-like
- Sexual Health | Sexual Health Ontario (sexual health Ontario also offers live chat to answer questions)
- General 5 — Native Youth Sexual Health Network (sexual health toolkit covering all of the sub-topics)
Sexual Reproduction:
- https://www.sexandu.ca/your-body/sexual-reproduction/
- https://myhealth.alberta.ca/health/pages/conditions.aspx?Hwid=tw9234
- Reproductive Health | Sexual Health Ontario
Sex and Pleasure:
- https://www.plannedparenthood.org/learn/sex-pleasure-and-sexual-dysfunction/sex-and-pleasure
- https://www.healthline.com/health/healthy-sex/how-to-lose-your-virginity-without-pain
- https://www.plannedparenthood.org/learn/sex-pleasure-and-sexual-dysfunction/masturbation
- https://www.plannedparenthood.org/learn/teens/sex/masturbation
Contraception:
- https://www.sexandu.ca//opt/vhosts/wellness.mcmaster.ca/www/web/app/uploads/2021/05/SOGC_14372_Contraception_DownloadablePDF_ENG_WEB.pdf
- https://www.plannedparenthood.org/learn/birth-control
- Birth Control Methods – SHORE Centre
Sexually Transmitted and Blood Borne Infections:
- https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/services/diseases.html?sti
- https://www.sexandu.ca/stis/
- https://www.plannedparenthood.org/learn/stds-hiv-safer-sex
- CATIE_SaferSexGuide_2022_English_WEB.pdf
2SLGBTQIA+:
- Brazen – The519 (trans women’s safer sex guide)
- HoT guide for trans and cis men | CATIE – Canada’s source for HIV and hepatitis C information
- Resource Library | Rainbow Health Ontario
- LGBTQIA+ Safer Sex Guide: Pleasure, Preventive Care, Tips (healthline.com)
Reminder:
If you have specific questions about your sexual health, it is best to set up an appointment with a qualified medical professional.
To make an appointment at the Student Wellness Centre, call 905-525-9140, ext.27700.
Physical Health, Sexual Health