Within the egg and the sperm, there are chromosomes that decide the biological sex of the baby. Eggs only carry X chromosomes and sperm carry an X or a Y chromosome. If a sperm with a Y chromosome fertilizes the egg, the cell develops into a male (X+Y). If a sperm with an X chromosome […]
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It’s safe to use the pill for many years—there’s no need to take a break. Talk to your health care provider to see if the pill is right for you.
The most common way to tell if a baby will be male or female before it’s born is by an ultrasound at or after 18-20 weeks of gestation. An ultrasound is a medical procedure that takes a picture of the baby in the uterus. This picture shows the genitals (if the baby is in the […]
In a 28-day birth control package there are a certain number of hormone-free pills, sometimes called sugar pills. They are reminder pills that help you stay on schedule and start your next package on time. Depending on the brand of pill, the number of hormone-free pills can vary from 2-7. These hormone-free days are when […]
You can get birth control from a sexual and reproductive health clinic, your family doctor or a walk-in clinic. First, you’ll want to make an appointment with your family doctor or go to a sexual and reproductive health clinic or drop-in clinic. Write down questions and concerns before your appointment to help you remember them. […]
Canadian law states that the age of consent is the legal age when a person can make a decision to partake in sexual activity. By law, 16-18 year olds can consent to sexual activity, except if the: other person is in a position of authority (e.g., teacher, coach, or employer) sexual activity exploits them (e.g., pornography, prostitution, […]
Sometimes when people ask if something’s ok, they want to know if it’s legal. There are “age of protection” laws about the age when someone is legally able to consent to sex and with who. If a sexual relationship falls outside of this law, it’s not ok. It’s considered sexual abuse and the older person […]
It is NOT bad to be trans! Trans is short for transgender, which is when gender identity or expression and sex assigned at birth are different. Being transgender is not bad. It is just how people are.
It’s very normal for individuals to want to express themselves in different ways and outside of traditional gender stereotypes. The clothes you wear do not determine your sexual orientation or gender identity. They simply express your unique personality.
Yes. Attraction can be fluid, which means you can be attracted to many different people. Who or what you’re attracted to can change. Being attracted to someone doesn’t always mean you want to be in a relationship with them. Sexual orientation is a person’s emotional and sexual attraction to other people. For example, heterosexual (attracted […]