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What Happens if You Take Two Birth Control Pills in a Day?
Taking your birth control at the same time each day can become a habit that’s easy to manage. But life can be unpredictable, and disruptions can happen — maybe you get an unexpected call from a family member, or you…
Can a Yeast Infection Cause a False Positive Genital Herpes Test?
Yeast infections, also known as vulvovaginal candidiasis, is a type of vaginal fungal infection that is caused by a form…
Anonymous STI Testing: Your Guide to Testing Safely and Privately
Is privacy or societal pressure holding you back from regular testing for sexually transmitted infections (STIs)? You’re not alone—taking care…
Should I Get Tested for STDs After Every Partner
Infections and diseases spread by sexual contact can have a profound impact on both your sexual and reproductive health. There…
Restoring Gut Health After Stomach Flu
We’ve all been there. Recovering from the stomach flu can feel like a marathon — your body is drained and…
When is Cold and Flu Season
As the leaves change and the air turns crisp, we welcome the comforting embrace of sweater weather and warm drinks.…
How Much Does Birth Control Cost in Canada?
Birth control, also known as contraception, works by preventing pregnancy in several ways. Typically, conception occurs after ejaculation when millions…
What is the Syphilis Testing Window?
Syphilis is a sexually transmitted infection (STI) caused by a bacteria called Treponema pallidum. In the 1990s, North America was…
Understanding Timelines for UTI Symptoms to Appear
Recognizing the signs of urinary tract infections (UTIs) early enough can make a big difference in managing the infection effectively.…
How Long Does it Take for Chlamydia to Show up on a Test?
Chlamydia is one of the most common sexually transmitted infections (STIs) in Canada and around the world, caused by the…
What Causes Lower Back Pain During Cold or Flu
As the cold and flu season sets in, many of us are bracing for the familiar symptoms: a runny nose,…
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