RÉZO
RÉZO has French sexual health services for gay, bisexual, and transgender men and men who have sex with men in Montreal. Some of these are specific to sex workers. They have support groups,... read more
All posts tagged: testing
What Does “Risk” Mean? How Do I Know If Sex Is Risky?
When people talk about "risky" sex, usually they're talking about how likely it is to have consequences you might not want, such as STIs or pregnancy. You might hear terms like "low risk" or "high... read more
It’s Confidential! What Ages you can get Birth Control, Abortions, or other Healthcare Without your Parents
After you turn 14, you can get medical care like birth control, STI tests, and abortions without your parents finding out. It's confidential and you don't need their permission! This is true... read more
CLSC Metro Concordia
CLSC Metro is near Concordia's metro, and specializes in healthcare and STI testing for... read more
I’m from Out of Province. Can I Get Healthcare in Quebec?
In Canada, each province has its own public health plan for people who live there. So if you have healthcare coverage from out of province when you're in Quebec, how do you access health services?... read more
Are There Risks of STIs From That? Can I Get an STI Without Having Sex?
Knowing what activities have risks of STIs (sexually transmitted infections, also known as STDs) can help you decide what kinds of sex you want to have, how you're going to reduce risk, and... read more
I’m Getting an STI Test. What Will It Be Like?
Especially when people haven't gotten an STI test before, it's common to be a bit worried that it will hurt. But, most tests today are minor. An STI test could be just peeing in a cup, and maybe... read more
When Should I Get Tested for STIs?
Getting tested for STIs can help protect your health and the health of your partners. Since many STIs don't show any symptoms, testing is the only way to know whether or not you have an STI. You... read more
Get Tested – ASHA
This article explains how each STI is typically tested, whether someone has it from oral, anal, or vaginal... read more
What’s an STI?
An STI is a sexually transmitted infection: an infection you can often get through sexual contact. STIs are also sometimes called STDs (sexually transmitted diseases) or VDs (venereal... read more