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Information for youth on practising safe sex to reduce the risk of getting STI's and getting pregnant.
 Birth Control
Confused about condoms? If you are having sex, or thinking about having sex, you need to know how to avoid sexually transmitted infections (also called sexually transmitted diseases or STD)
Source: Public Health Agency of Canada
Increased use of condoms would be greatly reduce unwanted pregnancies, the risk of sexually transmitted disease (STDs) and the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), which causes AIDS.
Source: Health Canada
Condoms work! When used as directed, they offer better protection against AIDS and other STIs than any other birth control method.
Source: The Society of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists of Canada
Get the facts ...how to use a female condom
Source: Public Health Agency of Canada
Get the facts How to use a male condom
Source: Public Health Agency of Canada
Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs) are one of the leading causes of infertility. STIs can also cause miscarriage, preterm birth, birth defects, and health problems for the baby and future parents.
Source: City of Ottawa
Site for youths about condom use, including the advantages, how to use condoms, the top 5 worst excuses, reasons to use condoms, and a list of resources. (Site available only in French.)
Source: Government of Québec - Department of Health and Social Services
Sexually transmitted diseases are now more commonly called sexually transmitted infections (STI). Why? The word infection includes those cases with symptoms as well as those without.
Source: Public Health Agency of Canada
The female condom is another safer sex option that protects women and their male partners from STDs/HIV and unplanned pregnancy. This site includes web slide show, a downloadable brochure and poster.
Source: City of Toronto
Safer sex reduces the risk of getting STD's, including HIV/AIDS, and unplanned pregnancy. You can reduce these risks by following the ABC's of safer sex.
Source: Thunder Bay District Health Unit
Tips on buying male condoms with a step-by-step guide to using one.
Source: Teen Health Website, Nova Scotia
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