No Means No
Consent is a voluntary agreement to engage in sexual activity.
What is Sex & U?
SexandU.ca takes a real-life approach to the questions and issues around sex and sexuality that matter most to Canadians. From talking about sex, to lifestyle choices, to contraception awareness and sexually transmitted infections, SexandU.ca provides accurate, credible, and up-to-date information and education on topics related to sexual and reproductive health.
SexandU.ca is an initiative of the Society of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists of Canada, Canada’s leading authority on sexual and reproductive health.
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The SOGC recognizes the importance to be fully inclusive and when context is appropriate, gender-neutral language will be used. In other circumstances, we continue to use gendered language because of our mission to advance women’s health. The SOGC recognizes and respects the rights of all people for whom the information in this webpage may apply, including, but not limited to transgender, non-binary, and intersex people.
Helping you make decisions about contraception.
Symptoms, Prevention, and Treatment of STIs
SOS - Stay on Schedule
Your guide to taking contraception after a missed or extended dose.
SOS - Stay on Schedule
Taking hormonal contraception means trying to stay on schedule with your doses,
which isn’t always easy to do.
The Stay on Schedule tool is your guide for knowing what to do if you miss a dose
or forget to take your birth control on time.
It’s a plan – Helping you make decisions about contraception
With so many options available, making the right decisions about contraception can be overwhelming.
It’s a Plan was created to help you and your health care provider determine the contraception method that is best for you.
CLICK HERE
About the SOGC
The Society of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists of Canada (SOGC) is a professional health association representing a multidisciplinary membership of over 3,500 health professionals, including obstetricians, gynaecologists, family physicians, nurses, midwives, and allied health professionals, all working in the field of sexual and reproductive health.
The Society’s mission is to promote excellence in the practice of obstetrics and gynaecology, and to advance the health of women at home and around the world through leadership, advocacy, collaboration, and education.
The SOGC is Canada’s leading authority on sexual and reproductive health and produces national guidelines for public and medical education.
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