Tag: Birth control

We need to talk about birth control

We all have a vague idea of what birth control is and what it does, but we don’t talk about it nearly enough. When it comes to practicing safe sex, contraceptives are a must—particularly for encounters that run the risk of pregnancy. But aside from external condoms, the majority of pregnancy prevention...

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Where did all the feminism go?

Second-wave feminist issues, like birth control and abortion, don’t have the same visibility on campus today that they had in the 70s. Last week, Campaign Life Coalition (CLC), a national anti-abortion organization held protests across Canada—including here on Queen’s campus. The event went unreported...

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Young Canadians deserve better access to birth control

Inaccessibility of contraceptives should not be an obstacle facing Canadian youth in their pursuit of protection against unplanned pregnancies and sexually transmitted infections (STIs).   In a recent position statement, the Canadian Paediatric Society called for all forms of contraceptives to be...

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Reproductive autonomy is essential when taking birth control

When someone starts to consider taking birth control, they might not be getting the full story.   The level of information women receive from their doctors about hormonal birth control can vary wildly. What too many doctors don’t communicate to their patients is that when a person takes hormonal birth...

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QJ Sex: Birth control options

If you have a burning question about sex, sexuality, sexual health or anything else the SHRC covers, drop us an anonymous line and have your question answered by The Expert Sexpert in the QJ Sex column. Click here to submit a question.Q: Where can I get a prescription for birth control in Kingston? A:...

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QJSex: What the heck is a NuvaRing?

If you’ve walked through the Queen’s Centre or or Mac-Corry lately, you’ve probably noticed advertisements for a product called “NuvaRing”. While the ads certainly grab your attention, a glowing halo over a young woman’s head doesn’t tell you much exactly about what they want you to talk to your doctor...

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