Sexual and Reproductive Health Awareness Week Let's look at Safer sex and sexual consent

1. Questions and Answers
February 14 2019

2. Message from the Minister of Health Sexual and Reproductive Health Awareness Week February 11-15, 2019
From: Public Health Agency of Canada
Statement
Sexual and Reproductive Health Awareness Week (February 11-15, 2019) is an opportunity to raise awareness about the
importance of sexual health for all Canadians. Sexual health is more than the absence of disease. It’s about having a positive
and respectful approach to sexual relationships free of stigma, coercion or violence.
Sexual health is an important part of our overall health at all ages and stages of our lives. It is closely connected to other areas
of our well-being such as our mental health. You can protect your sexual health by learning more about it and making decisions
that make you feel comfortable. Maintaining a healthy relationship with your partner, which includes open communication, is
also key to sexual health.
Good sexual health also includes guarding against infection and includes the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of sexually
transmitted infections (STI). Unfortunately, STI continue to be a significant public health concern in Canada. While these
infections are curable and largely preventable by using condoms consistently, the latest trends show that rates of chlamydia,
gonorrhea and syphilis have increased significantly, particularly among youth and older adults.
STI may not always have obvious signs or symptoms, but can still be transmitted to sexual partners. When left untreated, they
can have serious long-term health consequences, including pelvic inflammatory disease, infertility and cervical cancer. It is
important to know the risks for STI, how to take measures to protect yourself, when to be tested and of course, to get tested.
The Government of Canada is committed to addressing sexually transmitted and blood borne infections (STBBI) in Canada.
Guided by the STBBI Framework for Action, released in June 2018, we are working with our provincial and territorial partners
and a broad range of community and public health stakeholders to reduce the incidence of STBBI in Canada; improve access to
testing, treatment and ongoing care and support; and reduce stigma and discrimination.
As we begin Sexual and Reproductive Health Awareness Week, I encourage Canadians to reflect on and become aware of how
your sexual and reproductive health contributes to and impacts your overall health. No matter how young or old we may be,
sexual health is an important and necessary part of our overall health and well-being.
The Honourable Ginette Petitpas Taylor, P.C., M.P.

4.  https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=33&v=fGoWLWS4-kU
 http://theconversation.com/sexual-consent-really-isnt-like-a-cup-of-tea-but-at-
least-were-talking-about-it-50638

5.  https://www.catie.ca/en/practical-guides/safer-sex-guide/safer-sex

6. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9PrcRVbn23w

8. https://ok2bme.ca/

9. What parts touch what other parts?

11. I LIKE YOU… NOW WHAT?

12. http://www.rqhealth.ca/departments/sexual-health-clinic

13. Ask your
partner
questions, be
open, listen,
and then ask
more questions.

14. Thank you for your participation

15. Greg Riehl RN BScN MA
greg.riehl@saskpolytech.ca
@griehl