There has been a recent update from Health Canada regarding Emergency Contraceptive Pills: “Emergency contraceptive pills, also known as the “morning after” pill, will soon carry new warnings about reduced effectiveness in women weighing over 165 pounds. Health Canada has asked companies to add new warnings to product packages advising that these pills are less…
A correction about what services Island Sexual Health provides and what we are contracted to provide.
We are thrilled, overwhelmed, and greatly humbled by the offers of support for our organization and the wellness of our clients. As an organization, we have been doing everything we can to sustain our services and are committed to doing so. Many of you have been asking how you can offer support. We recognize the…
By now many of you have seen the article in today’s Times Colonist about our funding shortfalls. We want everyone to know that it’s business as usual at all of our clinics but that we need community support to help us continue. Here’s another link to a podcast from CFAX 1070 that will give you…
This fabulous lubricant is local, eco-friendly and compatible with condoms and toys! It contains no parabens, glycerin. petroleum, colours, synthetic fragrances or artificial flavours! The 4 oz will be only $14.05 and the 8 oz only $21.85 for the month of March! Check out the poster for more details!
Our shipment of Plan B arrived last week so we’re all stocked up in the event you need it! We sell it for $17 including tax and it’s available for purchase by everyone. Remember Plan B is most effective in reducing the risk of pregnancy if used within 72 hours after sex but can be…
Just a heads up that as our Quadra Street location waits for a shipment of Plan B, we don’t have any available for our clients. You can visit our awesome neighbours at Maple Pharmacy (same building but 3 doors down from us!) where you can get it for $22 which is cheaper than many other…
One of the ways we do this is to lend our staff, volunteers, and practicum students for community based events including Welcome Week at UVic and Camosun, Pride Parade, Music Festivals (such as Tall Tree, Rock of the Woods and Sunfest) and Community Health Fairs.
Last week as part of “Heart Your Parts” 2014 campaign, we were fortunate enough to cohost an event, with the amazing folks at Camosun Students Society, at Camosun College with all sorts of fun and festive activities to encourage people to take good care of themselves and their sexual and reproductive health. We had some…
Canada’s 11th annual sexual & reproductive health awareness week is coming up February 10th-14th! Heart Your Parts is the nation-wide theme, which emphasizes self-care and overcoming barriers to improving our sexual and reproductive health. You can find out more through the Canadian Federation for Sexual Health’s website: http://www.cfsh.ca/About_CFSH/News-and-Events/news12161301.html Island Sexual Health and the Camosun College…
