Educational and informative posts from your sexual health centre
Few folks know the name of Henrietta Lacks, an African American woman in the United States who became an unlikely (and non-consenting) hero of medical research, including the fight against an infection that killed her. Since it’s Black History Month, we’re going to chat about Henrietta Lacks, who ended up making a profound contribution to …
Safer sex is a term used to describe sexual activities that involve a lower risk of transmitting sexually transmitted infections (STIs) and unintended pregnancies. There are several ways to practice safer sex, including using condoms or other barrier methods, getting tested regularly for STIs, and communicating openly with sexual partners about sexual health. One of …
We are looking for someone to undertake the reimagining of our policy and procedures manual to ensure our framework and policies are equitable to all folks connected to our organization, including Staff, Volunteers, Board Members, and Clients. This will be done in collaboration with many stakeholders including members of oppressed groups, and an equity, diversity …
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – South Shore Sexual Health stands in opposition to the 1 Million March for Children planned for September 20, 2023 across Canada, including here in Nova Scotia. We are against this movement because: a) it is rooted in anti-trans disinformation that frequently uses terms such as “grooming”, “gender ideology”, “indoctrination”, “chemical castration”, …
Read moreSSSH is opposed to the 1 Million March for Children planned for today
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – South Shore Sexual Health is troubled by recent social media posts being shared locally that allege members of the Pride community are harming children and youth. This cruel disinformation is profoundly dangerous to everyone’s well-being and safety, including that of the youth it claims to be protecting. All of us must …
First, what is a crisis pregnancy centre (CPC) and why should you care what it does? A crisis pregnancy centre targets people facing unplanned pregnancies—however, the majority of them are actually religious, anti-abortion organizations devoted to eliminating abortions. The so-called “accurate” information they give about contraception, emergency contraception, and abortion is not in agreement with …
Read moreWhat is a crisis pregnancy centre (and how can you spot one)