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Both yeast and Bacterial vaginosis (BV) are imbalances of the microbes in the vaginal environment. Yeast is a fungus that lives on the human body. A yeast infection is when it overgrows and causes problems like irritation, itchiness and unusual discharge. BV is a type of vaginal inflammation caused by the overgrowth of bacteria naturally […]

 Animation/CGI has far fewer limitations than live action, so game-based or CGI porn, can show unrealistic, unhealthy and unsafe sex, bodies, and relationships. It can also reflect racist, misogynistic or other hateful messages. In real life, if people tried to do what they see in porn, they could lead to non-consensual activities, STIs, unintended pregnancy, […]

It is illegal for anyone under 18 to view/access/make/possess any pornography. In Canada, pornography is illegal if it shows (animated/live action/photos/drawn/implied) cruelty, horror, violence, exploitation, humiliation, degradation, animals, children, sexual assault or other crime.

Personal values tell a person what’s right or wrong for them. Most families, cultures and faiths have values about watching porn. People can talk to family, cultural and religious leaders to learn about those values.

It is illegal for people under 18 to view/access/make/possess porn It can depict unrealistic, unhealthy or unsafe sex, bodies or relationships. If people did the activities in porn, it could lead to non-consensual activities, STIs, unintended pregnancy, sexual assault charges or injury Porn use can become compulsive and impact other life areas

In real life, sex is about physically and emotionally interacting with other people. Like all media, porn does not show real people’s sex experiences, and sometimes can show unsafe sex, bodies or relationships. This might give people unrealistic expectations about sex, make them feel bad about sex, and their bodies or relationships.

Porn, or pornography, is pictures or videos that show naked people, people having sex, or sexual fantasies. Porn has actors, directors, scripts, special make up and lighting and computer editing.

Here are some examples of behaviors that can be considered online abuse or harassment: Using social media to keep tabs on where someone is or who they’re talking to. Insulting someone privately or publicly on social media. Aggressively or constantly pestering for sexts or nude photos (especially after being told to stop). Demanding to look […]

If you ask for a sext and the person says no, always take “no” for an answer and never pressure someone into sending you a sext.

If someone sends you a sext, never under any circumstances should you share it or forward it to other people. That includes: Sending it to someone else – even “just one person”. Showing it to somebody else – even if they promise not to tell anyone they saw it. Posting it somewhere online – even if you’re confident […]

 
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