Resources
See below for some of our favourite accurate, inclusive, and sex-positive resources as well as videos made by our team!
Gender Identity and Sexual Orientation
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Find information for trans, non-binary, and gender-fluid kids, their parents, and their allies
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PFLAG - Be Yourself: Questions and Answers for LGBTQ+ Youth
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An honest and open guide with answers to some very common questions! No beating around the bush here​
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The Trevor Project - A Handbook for LGBTQ+ Young People
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A fantastic guide packed full of the basics, coming out 101, self-care tips, and more​
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2SLGBTQ+ Health
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Offers OHIP-funded services to trans and gender diverse individuals without a need for referral​
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Equipped with a Resource Library and a Trans Health Knowledge Base, RHO offers a huge wealth of knowledge
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Their LGBTQIA+ section shares a wide variety of articles and stories with an emphasis on menstruation and birth control​​​
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Relationships and Crisis Support
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Teaches young people how to love better with an emphasis on recognizing and avoiding unhealthy relationships​
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Sexual Assault Centre Kingston
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Provides free, confidential, and non-judgmental support for all survivors ages 12 and up​
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Phone line (open 24/7): 613-544-6424
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Text service (open noon-midnight): webelievesurvivors.ca
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Sexual Assault/Domestic Violence Treatment Centres
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Provincial network that offers healthcare services and support for those who have experienced sexual or domestic violence
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Other Sexual Health Resources
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Scarleteen - Sex Education for the Real World​
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Articles written for young people on a wide variety of sexual health topics (especially sexuality and relationships) - also includes interactive services such as a live online chat for questions!
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Consent
Getting and giving consent is important every time you share your body in a sexual way. It can feel awkward at first but practice makes progress!
Contraception
When it comes to pregnancy prevention, think of contraception as something that prevents sperm from fertilizing eggs, no matter who's in the picture! There are lots of options to chose from including hormonal and non-hormonal contraception.
Keep in mind that hormonal contraception can also be used to manage acne and in gender-affirming care for trans and non-binary folks.
Sexually Transmitted Infections
STIs have a bad reputation but rest assured, getting an STI doesn't mean anything about you as a person. While it's important to protect yourself from STIs, they are nothing to be ashamed of.
