Sexual health

• One year later, advocates say $45M sexual, reproductive health fund not yet released

  The federal government announced the fund, to be spread out over three years starting in 2021-22, in last year's budget.

  Health

  May 8
  
• Abortion pills can be hard to get in Canada. Demand from the U.S. could make it harder

  Advocates say Canada needs to address domestic barriers to accessing medical abortion ahead of a potential influx of Americans impacted by the fall of Roe v. Wade.

  Health

  May 6
  
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• Only N.S. doctor performing gender-affirming surgeries discontinuing service

  Advocates say this is just part of a much larger problem in Nova Scotia, and will have devastating impacts if immediate action is not taken.

  Canada

  May 5
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• Health advocates call for publicly funded birth control in Nova Scotia

  Publicly funded birth control would save money and improve the health of Nova Scotians, doctors and health advocates in the province said Tuesday.

  Health

  Apr 12
• Blood Services to recommend ending ban on donations from gay men

  Canadian Blood Services says it plans to submit its recommendation to end the gay blood ban to Health Canada within the next two weeks.

  Canada

  Dec 3, 2021
• It’s going to be a ‘hot vax summer’ — tips on how to get back into dating

  Dating amid a pandemic is no easy feat. Experts break down the latest dating trends and tips for getting back in the game after a year of isolation.

  Lifestyle

  May 15, 2021
• Halifax project set to create accessible sex toys for people with disabilities

  "It's a subject that is kind of seen as taboo."

  Canada

  Feb 22, 2021
• ‘We’ve had people at our door in tears’: COVID-19 adds barriers to sexual health resources

  The COVID-19 pandemic has increased barriers to sexual health resources, experts say, with many clinics either reducing their hours and services or closing their doors altogether.

  Lifestyle

  Jan 24, 2021
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• Coronavirus: Toronto sex shop owner refuses to shut doors, claims store is essential

  "I am going to stand up for my legal rights and I am going to stand up for the human rights of my customers."

  Health

  Dec 23, 2020
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• Coronavirus: Advocates warn limited health services may lead to unplanned pregnancies

  Many pharmacies have had to ration medications, including birth control, to one-month supplies to avoid shortages, according to the Canadian Pharmacists Association.

  Canada

  Apr 2, 2020