SHIELD Project aims to create safe spaces for youth ages 12-18 in Labrador to talk about sexual health and enjoy art, culture & technology activities. This is our “Safer Sex Is…” Campaign created by our SHIELD Youth Worker. All information has been sourced from www.catie.ca (Safer Sex Guide). Please, take the time to read each caption which includes more resource links that you are welcome to use and share with others.
With sex, there is lots to consider, don’t rush it. Safer sex is about consent. “No” needs to be respected (& silence doesn’t mean “yes”). If consent is agreed upon, prevention for sexually transmitted infections (STIs) is essential. If pregnancy is a risk, then contraceptives (birth control) is important. And remember, not having sex is an option too. For more information, visit https://www.sexandu.ca/ https://www.itsaplan.ca/ https://www.irespectmyself.ca/ Feel free to contact us at 709-896-8302 ext 224, direct message us on any of our social media platforms (@lfcshieldproject), or visit http://www.lfcshieldproject.ca Source: http://www.catie.ca
Discussing what does and does not work for you with your partner(s) is an essential part of creating a safe environment. Feeling safe is the most important aspect of sex, and getting consent and setting boundaries are key parts of achieving that. For more information, visit https://www.sexandu.ca/consent/what-is-consent/ https://www.irespectmyself.ca/en/having-sex/talk-with-your-partner https://www.irespectmyself.ca/en/sex-101/consent Feel free to contact us at 709-896-8302 ext 224, direct message us on any of our social media platforms (@lfcshieldproject), or visit http://www.lfcshieldproject.ca Source: http://www.catie.ca
It is important that you think ahead and take preventative measures in order to avoid an unplanned pregnancy. For more information talk to your healthcare provider or visit: https://www.itsaplan.ca/ https://www.irespectmyself.ca/ https://www.bedsider.org/ Feel free to contact us at 709-896-8302 ext 224, direct message us on any of our social media platforms (@lfcshieldproject), or visit http://www.lfcshieldproject.ca Source: http://www.catie.ca
Many sexually transmitted infections (STIs) have no symptoms, so getting tested is the only way to know for sure if you have an STI. The type of testing depends on the type of STI. How often you should be tested depends on how sexually active you are and what kinds of sex you are having. For more information, talk to your healthcare provider or visit: https://www.sexandu.ca/ https://www.irespectmyself.ca/en/having-sex/protect-yourself/safer-sex https://www.catie.ca/en/prevention Feel free to contact us at 709-896-8302 ext 224, direct message us on any of our social media platforms (@lfcshieldproject), or visit http://www.lfcshieldproject.ca Source: http://www.catie.ca
With sexual activity comes risks because sexually transmitted infections (STIs) do not discriminate. This is why it’s important to always practice safer sex. For more information, visit https://www.sexandu.ca/ https://www.catie.ca/ http://www.youthco.org/resources Feel free to contact us at 709-896-8302 ext 224, direct message us on any of our social media platforms (@lfcshieldproject), or visit http://www.lfcshieldproject.ca Source: http://www.catie.ca
There are always ways in which you can significantly lower your odds of contracting or passing on sexually transmitted infections (STIs). Getting yourself tested frequently is a great way of protecting yourself and others, as well as the consistent use of condoms or PrEP. To learn more, talk to your healthcare provider or visit https://www.catie.ca/en/prevention/statements/condoms https://www.irespectmyself.ca/en/having-sex/protect-yourself/birth-control https://www.sexandu.ca/contraception/hormonal-contraception/ https://www.catie.ca/en/fact-sheets/prevention/pre-exposure-prophylaxis-prep Feel free to contact us at 709-896-8302 ext 224, direct message us on any of our social media platforms (@lfcshieldproject), or visit http://www.lfcshieldproject.ca Source: http://www.catie.ca