Written by: Dr. Sonika Kainth (she/her), MD CCFP. Edited by: Shelby MacGregor (she/her). Mifegymiso, a combination of mifepristone and misoprostol, also known as “MIFE” for short, was approved by Health Canada in 2015 (1). Statistics from 2019, four years after approval in Canada indicate that 69% of MIFE prescriptions came…

Written by: Brandi Berry, RN (she/they). Edited by: Shelby MacGregor (she/her). It can feel daunting to discuss a possible HSV diagnosis with patients. This is because despite usually being a mild, and highly manageable condition, there exists a pervasive stigma attached to HSV infection. In the initial period after a…

Written by: Dr. Jared Walters (he/him) and Dr. Matthew Numer (he/him) Edited by: Zahra Taboun (she/her). “As of right now, we have all the tools necessary to eradicate new HIV infections”. Pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) is that tool that can eradicate new HIV infections. PrEP is a once daily pill that when…

Written by: Paul MacPherson (he/him), PhD, MD, FRCPC. Edited by: Etienne Maes (he/him). While most healthcare providers strive to deliver patient-centered care, when it comes to minorities, many feel uninformed about the specific health issues and the broader social determinants of health affecting different populations. Providing care to gay and…

Written by: Natalie O. Rosen (she/her), PhD, Registered Clinical Psychologist. Edited by: Meghan Sullivan (she/her). Do I just need to relax during sex? Is this pain all in my head? Why does sex seem so easy for everyone else when it’s painful for me? Will my partner stay with me…

Written by: Dr. Jared Walters PhD, Dr. Christopher Dietzel PhD, Brittany Matchett MA, Dr. Matthew Numer PhD. Edited by: Janani Ramamurthy (she/her). “Yes means yes!” “No means no!” “Consent is as simple as tea!” These are some of the ways that universities have explained and publicized sexual consent to convince…

Written by: Patrick O’Byrne (he/him), RN-EC PhD. Edited by: Étienne Maes (he/him). What do you think about when you hear the words “self-test”? Pregnancy test, glucose test, or even an allergy test might come to mind. But what about an HIV self-test? What is GetaKit? It all started in late…

Written by: Celeste Trianon (they/them), Trans* Advocate Edited by: Miles Llewellyn (they/them). With all the vicious attacks on the rights of transgender and gender-diverse youth around the world, it’s becoming increasingly important to revisit the truth behind puberty blockers and hormone blockers– the lifesaving, reversible drugs used to save trans*…

Written by: Dr. Lori Brotto (she/her), PhD, Psychologist. Edited by: Zahra Taboun (she/her). The World Health Association recognizes sexual health as a fundamental component of general health and well-being. Sexual health is viewed as a basic human right that many individuals strive to attain. Sexual satisfaction is associated with better…

Written by: Despina Z. Artenie (she/her), Sexual Assault Counsellor. Edited by: Janani Ramamurthy (she/her). Disclaimer: This article uses the term survivor as opposed to victim to describe individuals post sexual assault. However, Sex[M]ed acknowledges that there is no “right” term and respects individuals right to identify themselves as they choose. …