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STI Rates in Canada

STI Rates in Canada STIs (Sexually Transmitted Infections) have been on the rise for years but so many people are totally unaware of this epidemic.  The Public Health Agency of Canada states that in the last decade, rates of chlamydia, gonorrhea and infectious syphilis have been rising, and between 2011 and 2019, rates have increased by 26% for chlamydia, 171% for gonorrhea, and 389% for infectious syphilis. So then, what can be done? Education The best prevention is education and... Continue reading

National Dam Day

November 22 is National Dental Dam Day!  Dams, otherwise known as Oral Barriers, are gaining awareness for their important role in helping prevent STIs during oral sex. What exactly is an oral barrier?   An oral barrier or dam is a sheet of latex or polyisoprene (non-latex) that is used as a barrier when performing oral-vaginal or oral-anal sex.  They are used to help reduce the transmission of infections that can occur during any oral sex activities. Dental Dams vs Dams?... Continue reading

What is a Latex Allergy or Sensitivity?

Latex Allergy Awareness Week October 1-7 is Latex Allergy Awareness Week. This week is focused on bringing an increased awareness surrounding latex allergies and sensitivities. Latex allergies can range from mild to life threatening, and continued exposure has been shown to increase the severity. This is called sensitization. The Mayo Clinic explains this process as your immune system identifying latex as a harmful substance and triggering certain antibodies to fight it off. The next time you're exposed to latex, these... Continue reading

Menstruation: Removing the Stigma & Shame

Similar to sexual health, menstruation has been a topic that has been hidden behind a cloak of silence, mystery and misinformation for centuries.  Menstruation is, and has been, so shrouded in shame and secrecy, that society has not properly conveyed the message that it is simply a natural bodily process.  Instead, it has resulted in many societies around the world viewing menstruation, and those who menstruate, as carrying a stigma that results in shame, silence and exclusion.  We need to... Continue reading

History of the Red Ribbon

Why a Red Ribbon? The Red Ribbon is a well-known and recognized symbol in the fight against AIDS.  The history of the Red Ribbon is quite interesting.  With World AIDS Day upon us on December 1, it is important to understand what is behind this simple yet iconic symbol. By the end of the 1980s, AIDS was impacting North America and resulting in the deaths of many.  Although hugely impacting lives, there was little public acknowledgment in the forms of... Continue reading

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