Talking to kids about sexual health

Talking with your children about sexual health is essential to their safety and well-being. Plus, if you don’t do it, the internet will! However, even the most sex positive of parents struggle with knowing how much to talk about, and when. We’re going to cover some ideas for approaching sex ed, starting with babies. Yes, …

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The best & worst moments for sexual health in 2016 (Nova Scotian Edition)

After reading a U.S. version recap of sexual health in 2016, I felt it necessary to do one from a Canadian perspective—specifically one that is exclusive to Nova Scotia. Thus, here’s a run down of the best and worst moments from the world of sexual health. BEST The abortion pill is approved for Canadians After …

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REVIEW: Hot, Wet & Shaking

Hot, Wet & Shaking by Kayleigh Trace is an autobiography about discovering sexuality in a world that often tells us how it should look. I’m a huge fan of local writing. However, many local books tend to focus on pirates, ghosts, or the Halifax Explosion. While these are all worthy topics, sometimes you have to expand your …

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Let’s promote alcohol-free pregnancies (and support pregnant people)

No amount of alcohol is safe for a growing fetus—yet a 2003 survey found 1 in 10 Canadian women drank at least once during their pregnancy. Given the culture of alcohol that exists in Nova Scotia, we need to work extra-hard to promote alcohol-free pregnancies. September 9 is Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) Awareness Day. …

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