Here are some online and offline resources to keep you safer while playing in groups or with multiple partners:
Sexual Health Ontario
Great clearinghouse of information on sexually transmitted infections (learn about symptoms and treatment) and where to find clinics all across Ontario:
AIDS and Sexual Health Infoline
Want to ask a question to a live person? Try the AIDS and Sexual Health Infoline (Toronto Public Health). Multilingual counselors available. Questions might include:
- HIV/AIDS
- Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs)
- Pre-test and post-test options
- Information and referral to point of care HIV Rapid Test sites province-wide
- Safer sex activities
- Risk assessment
- Birth control options
- Emergency contraception
- Sexuality
- Relationship concerns
- Pregnancy and options
- Sexual orientation
- Injection drug use and needle exchange programs
- Referral to appropriate clinics and community agencies
- Crisis intervention
Inspot.org
Tested positive for a sexually transmitted infection? You'll need to tell your partners. You can use an anonymous e-card from Inspot.org. Lots of other great sexually transmitted infection info on here and where to find clinics.
Planned Parenthood of Toronto
Great resources for youth, including a peer-to-peer teen texting service. All PPT services are offered within a pro-choice, inclusive, youth-friendly, non-judgmental environment.
Quebec
STI Testing in Montreal: Alternatives