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TITLE	DESCRIPTION	LANGUAGE

Abstinence: Deciding to wait	Abstinence is your right to decide about sex. Not everyone is doing it and only you can decide how far you want to go.	EN EN EN EN EN EN EN EN
Activity-STIs and types of sexual activity	This small group activity geared to grades 7 to 12 students will support students’ learning about the benefits and physical, social and emotional risks of various types of sexual activities.	EN EN EN EN EN EN EN EN
Bacterial Vaginosis Fact Sheet	Bacterial Vaginosis is a common vaginal infection	EN EN EN EN EN EN EN EN
Birth Control Options while Breastfeeding	Information about birth control methods that do not affect breastmilk supply	EN EN EN EN EN EN EN EN
Birth Control Pill	The birth control pill is a small tablet that is taken daily to prevent pregnancy.	EN EN EN EN EN EN EN EN
Cervical Cap	The cervical cap is a thimble-shaped cap made of silicone that fits over the cervix (the opening to the uterus).	EN EN EN EN EN EN EN EN
Chlamydia Fact Sheet	Chlamydia Fact Sheet	EN EN EN EN EN EN EN EN
Condom Fact Sheet	The male condom is a thin, disposable covering that a man wears over an erect penis to help prevent pregnancy and sexually transmitted infections (STIs).	EN EN EN EN EN EN EN EN
Contraceptive Patch	The contraceptive patch is worn on the skin to prevent pregnancy.	EN EN EN EN EN EN EN EN
Contraceptive Sponge	Contraceptive Sponge Fact Sheet. The contraceptive sponge is a single-use vaginal spermicide. It is a soft, disposable, polyurethane foam device containing spermicide.	EN EN EN EN EN EN EN EN
Decision Making and Contraception	Students will learn about sexual health and safety including sexual consent, contraceptive methods and effectiveness as well as prevention of STIs	EN EN EN EN EN EN EN EN
Diaphragm	Diaphragm Fact Sheet. The diaphragm is a barrier method of birth control. It is a latex or silicone dome with a flexible steel ring around its edges.	EN EN EN EN EN EN EN EN
Emergency Contraceptive	Emergency Contraceptive Fact Sheet. The Plan B emergency contraceptive pill is an emergency measure to prevent pregnancy that can be taken after unprotected sex or failed contraception, such as when a condom breaks.	EN EN EN EN EN EN EN EN
Female Condom	Female Condom Fact Sheet.	EN EN EN EN EN EN EN EN
Female Sterilization	Female Sterilization Fact Sheet. Female sterilization is also known as tubal ligation. It involves cutting or blocking a woman’s fallopian tubes.	EN EN EN EN EN EN EN EN
Genital Herpes	Genital Herpes Fact Sheet. Genital herpes is a sexually transmitted infection (STI) that affects one in five adults and is caused by a virus called herpes simplex virus (HSV).	EN EN EN EN EN EN EN EN
Genital Warts	Genital Warts Fact Sheet.	EN EN EN EN EN EN EN EN
Gonorrhea	Gonorrhea Fact Sheet. Gonorrhea is a sexually transmitted infection (STI) caused by bacteria that infects the cervix, urethra and other reproductive organs.	EN EN EN EN EN EN EN EN
HIV-AIDS	HIV-AIDS Fact Sheet. Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) is the virus that causes Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS). The virus attacks the body’s immune system, which is your defence against infections.	EN EN EN EN EN EN EN EN
Healthy Relationship Activity - Snowball	This Snowball activity is a fun way for students in grades 7 to 12 to discuss healthy relationships while strengthening their understanding of the skills and strategies needed to build healthy social and intimate relationships.	EN EN EN EN EN EN EN EN
Healthy Sexuality School Framework	A comprehensive school framework for promoting healthy relationships and healthy sexuality including online behaviours	EN EN EN EN EN EN EN EN
Healthy Sexuality: Self-Reflection Student Resource	A self-reflection worksheet for students that emphasizes healthy relationships, abstinence, awareness of STIs and the importance of decision making.	EN EN EN EN EN EN EN EN
Hepatitis B	Hepatitis B information sheet	EN EN EN EN EN EN EN EN
Hepatitis C	Hepatitis C fact sheet	EN EN EN EN EN EN EN EN
How do I know when I am ready for sexual activity?	A self-reflection sheet to think about personal values and beliefs around sexual activity	EN EN EN EN EN EN EN EN
Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Fact Sheet	HPV is a common sexually transmitted infection (STI).	EN EN EN EN EN EN EN EN
Intra Uterine Device	Fact sheet on a long-acting method of reversible birth control, how it works, its effectiveness and other helpful information.	EN EN EN EN EN EN EN EN
Intra Uterine System	Fact sheet detailing how the effective, long-term, and reversible method of birth control system works, its advantages and disadvantages and other helpful information.	EN EN EN EN EN EN EN EN
Lymphogranuloma Venereum (LGV)	Lymphogranuloma Venereum (LGV) Fact Sheet. Lymphogranuloma venereum (LGV) is a sexually transmitted infection (STI) that is caused by a form of the chlamydia trachomatis bacteria. However, LGV infection is often a more serious infection.	EN EN EN EN EN EN EN EN
Male Sterilization (Vasectomy)	Male Sterilization (Vasectomy) Fact Sheet. Male sterilization, also known as a vasectomy, is a surgical procedure where the tubes that carry sperm from the testicles to the penis are surgically closed or blocked to prevent sperm from travelling to the penis.	EN EN EN EN EN EN EN EN
Menstruation: The Period	After a girl has gone through puberty she will start getting her period. A girl’s first period can begin anytime between nine and 18 years of age.	EN EN EN EN EN EN EN EN
Molluscum Contagiosum	Molluscum Contagiosum fact sheet. Molluscum contagiosum is a skin infection caused by a virus. It appears as small, pearl-shaped bumps on the skin that are flesh-coloured, white, translucent or yellow in colour.	EN EN EN EN EN EN EN EN
Natural Family Planning	Natural Family Planning Fact Sheet. Natural family planning (NFP) are methods for planning or avoiding pregnancies by observation of the natural signs and symptoms of the fertile and infertile phases of the menstrual cycle.	EN EN EN EN EN EN EN EN
Pelvic Exams and Pap Tests	Pelvic exams and Pap tests can be done by your doctor, nurse or nurse practitioner as part of your physical checkup or it can be done at a sexual health clinic.	EN EN EN EN EN EN EN EN
Pubic Lice	Pubic Lice fact sheet. Pubic lice, also known as crabs, are small grey- or brownish-red insects that live mostly on pubic hair. They may occasionally live on the hair of the chest, armpits, eyelashes, eyebrows and moustaches.	EN EN EN EN EN EN EN EN
Safe needle, syringe and sharps handling and disposal	Needles, syringes or other sharps, such as razor blades and broken glass can be found in the community. They can be found anywhere, private or public properties, roads, or commercial properties.	EN EN EN EN EN EN EN EN
Sexual Health Relationship Tool	Is it time to put the brakes on your relationship? A tool to help identify healthy and unhealthy relationships.	EN EN EN EN EN EN EN EN
Sexual consent activity	A small group or whole class activity for students in grades 7 to 12 to enhance their understanding of sexual consent including influences of alcohol and drugs, age of sexual consent of consent and sexual assault.	EN EN EN EN EN EN EN EN
Spermicide	Spermicide Fact Sheet. Spermicide contains an active ingredient, nonoxynol-9, that destroys sperm on contact. Spermicides come in a variety of forms including foam, cream, gel, tablets, suppository and film.	EN EN EN EN EN EN EN EN
Syphilis	Syphilis Fact Sheet. Syphilis is a sexually transmitted infection (STI) caused by bacteria. If not treated, syphilis can cause serious damage within the body.	EN EN EN EN EN EN EN EN
Trichomoniasis	Trichomoniasis fact sheet	EN EN EN EN EN EN EN EN
Vaginal Ring (NuvaRing®)	The vaginal ring, NuvaRing®, is a hormonal method of birth control made of soft, flexible, clear plastic. The ring is inserted into a woman’s vagina where it slowly releases hormones for three weeks to prevent pregnancy.	EN EN EN EN EN EN EN EN
Yeast Infection	Yeast Infection Fact Sheet. Yeast is a fungus that occurs naturally in vaginas. A yeast infection means too much yeast is growing.	EN EN EN EN EN EN EN EN

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