CFS - Sexual Health Centre

CFS - Sexual Health Centre We teach, train & advocate. If you have questions about relationships & sexuality, we're here to help

Centre for Sexuality is a community-based organization delivering programs & services to support healthy sexuality across the lifespan.

We are closing the office over the holidays to give our staff and volunteers a well-deserved break! We will be closed fr...
12/21/2025

We are closing the office over the holidays to give our staff and volunteers a well-deserved break! We will be closed from December 24 to January 2, reopening on Monday, January 5.

Thanks to generous funding from RBC, we are looking to train 1,000 professionals in rural settings in Alberta, including...
12/18/2025

Thanks to generous funding from RBC, we are looking to train 1,000 professionals in rural settings in Alberta, including folks in Indigenous- and newcomer-serving organizations!

If you are a professional in rural or remote settings in Alberta and are interested in creating more supportive and inclusive environments for staff or clients, we want to hear from you.

Visit https://www.centrefors*xuality.ca/training-centre for more information on the workshops we're offering and how you can take advantage of this opportunity.

In 2024, we marched in the Calgary Pride Parade declaring what we have known to be true for decades: s*x education saves...
12/16/2025

In 2024, we marched in the Calgary Pride Parade declaring what we have known to be true for decades: s*x education saves lives.

From reducing rates of STIs and unplanned pregnancy to reducing the risk of dating and intimate partner violence, comprehensive s*x ed has a lasting impact on people of all ages and on the broader public health.

With recent provincial changes to how s*x ed is delivered in schools, we are working hard to diversify our offerings, incorporating community and online options to make sure youth don't miss out on information that is life-changing and potentially life-saving.

For over 50 years, we have provided factual, non-judgmental information to cut through the shame and stigma attached to s*xuality. We need your help to keep bringing this information to as many youth as possible.

Read our annual appeal and please consider donating if you can. Thank you for your support!

https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Sex-ed-saves-lives.html?soid=1129150789970&aid=9Kr9USGYOuw

12/16/2025

Background information on HIV, hepatitis C and STIs in Canada, including basic information, statistics (epidemiology), provincial and national strategies to address HIV, hepatitis C and STIs, and social determinants of health.

Calling all e-learning developers 📣 We are seeking a qualified online e-learning content developer or team with expert k...
12/15/2025

Calling all e-learning developers 📣 We are seeking a qualified online e-learning content developer or team with expert knowledge in adapting existing curriculum to an online format using best practices in e-learning development, gamification and transformational learner-centric design.

Visit https://centrefors*xuality.bamboohr.com/careers/111 to learn more and apply! Please direct any questions about this RFP to Roseline Carter, Director of Programs at rcarter@centrefors*xuality.ca.

“The manosphere has expanded beyond the videos that people like Andrew Tate produce … it has become more stealth and mas...
12/11/2025

“The manosphere has expanded beyond the videos that people like Andrew Tate produce … it has become more stealth and masquerades as media but its reasonings and core values are rooted in misogyny, homophobia, racism and power. We are seeing signs of it in youth who are now using terms such as ‘high-value man’, ‘alpha/beta/sigma’ and ‘incel’ in casual conversation.”⁠
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We are excited to be included in a recent article about the power of pop culture in parenting and teaching youth! Our WiseGuyz program helps participants understand and clarify their own values, then reflect on whether those values align with societal and media messages about what it means to be a guy.⁠
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Read the article and learn what others are doing to better reach today's youth at https://alumni.ucalgary.ca/news/meet-them-where-they-scroll-power-pop-culture-parenting-and-teaching.

We at the Centre for Sexuality are deeply concerned about the passing of Bill 9 overnight. It was passed with severely r...
12/10/2025

We at the Centre for Sexuality are deeply concerned about the passing of Bill 9 overnight. It was passed with severely restricted debate and with the use of the notwithstanding clause, which protects it against any court challenge for five years.

Our organization believes that all individuals deserve access to information, resources and supports that empower them to build healthy bodies, healthy relationships and healthy communities. Bill 9 undermines these goals by limiting access to affirming supports and removing critical protections for 2SLGBTQ+ people. This legislation increases the risk of mental health harm, social isolation and violence for already vulnerable community members.

All people in Alberta deserve the right to live authentically; to access gender-affirming care if they choose; and to be safe, supported and included in their schools and communities. Today these rights have been stripped from 2SLGBTQ+ people and we are deeply concerned about the impact this will have on our province.

The Centre for Sexuality stands with 2SLGBTQ+ individuals, families and communities. We will continue to provide fact-based, judgment-free information and fight for the rights of all people to make the choices that are right for them.

December 6 is the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women.This day commemorates 14 women murder...
12/06/2025

December 6 is the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women.

This day commemorates 14 women murdered in 1989 at École Polytechnique in Montreal. It is also an important reminder that gender-based violence is still a reality for far too many. In Canada, data shows that:

▫️44% of women have experienced intimate partner violence
▫️80% of intimate partner homicide victims are women
▫️29% of women experienced inappropriate s*xual behaviour at work in the previous 12 months

We also know that certain groups like Indigenous women, women with disabilities and women in the 2SLGBTQ+ community face even higher rates of violence.

Every day, we at the Centre re-commit to fighting for a future without gender-based violence. Today, we encourage you to do the same.

We are adding to our team! We are hiring a Facilitator, WiseGuyz and Boys Program for a one-year term.⁠⁠If you have a ba...
12/05/2025

We are adding to our team! We are hiring a Facilitator, WiseGuyz and Boys Program for a one-year term.⁠
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If you have a background in child and youth studies, education, public health, social work or a related field, we want to hear from you! Visit https://centrefors*xuality.bamboohr.com/careers/110 more information and to apply.

Today is International Day of Persons with Disabilities. This year's theme is Fostering disability inclusive societies f...
12/04/2025

Today is International Day of Persons with Disabilities. This year's theme is Fostering disability inclusive societies for advancing social progress.

At the Centre for Sexuality, we believe that everyone has the right to information about their bodies and relationships. That is why we offer education to people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Our education sessions cover s*xuality, boundaries and healthy relationships. A support worker or natural support, such as a parent, may also attend these sessions.

Learn more about what we offer at https://www.centrefors*xuality.ca/programs-services/education-people-with-intellectual-and-developmental-disabilities.

Parents often ask us whether our Relationship and Sexual Health Education program encourages teenagers to have s*x or pr...
12/03/2025

Parents often ask us whether our Relationship and Sexual Health Education program encourages teenagers to have s*x or promotes specific values. It does not! Our programming helps participants identify and clarify their own values so that they can use them when making their own decisions.

This approach has better outcomes when it comes to unintended pregnancies. Research shows that youth who receive comprehensive s*x ed rather than abstinence-based are more likely to delay their first s*xual experience and are more likely to protect themselves against STIs and unplanned pregnancy when they do choose to have a s*xual relationship.

We know from our 50+ years of experience that keeping information from young people does not keep them safe! Access to it does. Without access to information that lets youth make the right choices for their lives, the risks rise: higher STI rates, higher rates of unintended pregnancy and increased vulnerability to s*xual and intimate partner violence.

Give today to help us continue this vital work and give youth the tools they need to thrive: https://interland3.donorperfect.net/weblink/WebLink.aspx?name=E340759QE&id=7.

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P: 403-283-5580 W: www.centrefors*xuality.ca Twitter: @YYCSexualHealth The Centre for Sexuality (formerly named Calgary Sexual Health Centre) is a community-based organization that provides access to non-judgmental s*xual and reproductive health services and supports across the lifespan.