Yes, it’s normal. For the first four years after getting your first period, your period might show up at irregular times and be difficult to predict. It’s a good idea to keep track of when your periods happen, either by noting them on a calendar or using an app on a smart phone. If your […]
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It’s normal to have disagreements from time to time. They give you a chance to explore things that you disagree about, and it can help make your feelings clear. Disagreements that often turn into fights that include yelling, criticism or harsh words are signs of an unhealthy relationship. In healthy friendships, people are respectful, kind […]
Yes, stalking is a type of abuse and is against the law. Trust your instincts and get help if you feel you or someone you know is being stalked. Here are some examples of stalking: following someone around or parking close by and watching where they live, work, go to school or take part in […]
Yes. Sexual assault can happen to anyone by anyone. Any unwanted sexual contact is sexual assault. This includes kissing, hugging, rubbing, sexual touching, and oral, anal or vaginal intercourse. Yes, girls can and sometimes do sexually assault guys. People of any gender, age, race, faith or socio-economic status can sexually assault people of any gender, […]
Cervical cancer happens when some of the cells on the cervix become abnormal, then grow out of control. Abnormal cervical cells rarely cause symptoms. A person may have some of the symptoms below if those cell changes grow into cervical cancer: bleeding from the vagina that’s not normal (e.g., bleeding between menstrual periods, after sex, […]
A person is usually pregnant for about 9 months. Healthcare providers talk about pregnancy lasting 40 weeks, because they count part of the time before implantation as part of the pregnancy.
SOGIE is an acronym that stands for Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity and (Gender) Expression. Everyone has a sexual orientation, a gender identity and gender expression, so this acronym is not a synonym for LGBTQ2S+. To learn more, check out the ‘Every Body’.
Transgender is a word used to describe people whose gender identity or expression and sex assigned at birth are different from each other. An example of this would be a person who was born with a penis, and told they are a male because they have a penis, but they actually knew they were a […]
You’re an important part of your health care team. If you feel that you aren’t getting the care you need and deserve because of your sexual orientation, you have the right to find a new doctor who will better meet your needs. All individuals, regardless of their sexual orientation and gender identity, have the right […]
Asexual describes a person who doesn’t feel any sexual attraction or desire to have sex. They may or may not still feel emotional or romantic attraction to others. For more information: LGBTQ Students: A guide for counsellors