Sexual Health Resource Centre

TALK ABOUT SEX!

Sex-based shame (feeling ashamed about your sexual feelings or your questions about sex) is not a positive thing. We need to open up dialogue about sex, sexuality and sexual health.

The Facts about getting tested in Canada
(Health Canada, 2004)

There are three types of HIV testing available in Canada: Nominal, Non-Nominal (Confidential), and Anonymous. The differences are listed below.

Here is a list of recommended books on themes of disability (cognitive and physical), sexuality and sexual health.

Enabling Romance: A Guide to Love, Sex, and Relationships for People with Disabilities by K Kroll and EL Klein

HIV stands for Human Immunodeficiency Virus. Human Immunodeficiency Virusis the virus that causes AIDS (Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome). HIV attacks the immune system, resulting in a chronic, progressive illness and leaving infected persons vulnerable to opportunistic infections and cancers.

ORAL SEX!

Some Stats About Where We’re at…(according to Health Canada)

Between 1997-2002, more females than males have tested positive for HIV.