Educational and informative posts from your sexual health centre
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 …
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Our Board of Directors is looking for a volunteer treasurer to take over on our board. If you eat, sleep, and breathe numbers, we’d like to talk to you. We have an energetic, compassionate Board and we’d love to have you join us. To apply, visit here. We’re also looking for a volunteer bookkeeper (who …
We are currently advocating for increased funding to sexual health non-profits here in Nova Scotia—including here on the South Shore. A little background: Sexual Health Nova Scotia, our parent organization, applies annually for a discretionary grant through the provincial Department of Health and Wellness. It’s my understanding this discretionary grant no longer exists for new …
Our annual general meeting is just around the corner, and we’re looking for enthusiastic, like-minded folks who want to make their community sex positive and just a little more awesome. Duties & Responsibilities Championing our mission and core values, such as being sex positive, pro-choice, and social justice minded. Preparing for and regularly attending board …
A little late, but here I am! My name is Jace, and I am a transgender man. If you ask Julie or Leigh at the office they’ll tell you my nickname there has become the Trans Ambassador, due to my knowledge of gender-affirming gear, where to find it, and how to make some of your …