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STIs are a Global Responsibility

Sexually Transmitted Infections are a Global issue, and, subsequently, need to be a Global responsibility.  The epidemic rates of STIs around the world speak to the seriousness of the issue.  Strategies have been put in place since 2006 with a target date of 2030 that “sets out a vision, goals, targets, guiding principles and priority actions for ending the sexually transmitted infections epidemic as a public health problem.” According to a new World Health Organization (WHO) report, Global HIV, viral... Continue reading

Gonorrhea’s Rising Rates

What is Gonorrhea? Gonorrhea is a bacterial sexually transmitted infection. It is prevalent among young people between the ages of 15-24 and is transmitted through vaginal, oral and anal sex. Gonorrhea can present asymptomatically, resulting in the increased spread of this STI and, if left untreated, can lead to infertility in women. . Gonorrhea can cause symptoms in the genitals, anus or throat and symptoms may present differently based on gender. The World Health Organization (WHO) states that in 2020... Continue reading

Syphilis is on the Rise!

Syphilis is one of the sexually transmitted infections (STIs) caused by bacteria. If left untreated, it can cause serious health problems; however, treatment is available with antibiotics. Yet cases of syphilis are on the rise in Canada. A CBC article states that “chlamydia, gonorrhea and syphilis were all rising steadily in Canada in the years before the COVID-19 pandemic, federal data shows.”  While rates of chlamydia and gonorrhea dipped starting in 2020, likely due to reduced testing during COVID-related restrictions,... Continue reading

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

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