CFS - Sexual Health Centre

02/19/2026

Two-Spirit and Indigiq***r friends - Indigiq***ries is this coming Monday, February 23! Join us for our monthly gathering to share space on a range of topics.

Indigiq***ries exists as a sharing circle, a point of connection for those who experience intersectionality. For the comfort of participants, session registration is limited to Indigiq***r and Two-Spirit folks only.

Food is provided. Register for free at https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/indigiq***ries-a-two-spirit-cafe-series-tickets-631767552757?aff=oddtdtcreator.

02/17/2026

Boundaries don't just matter in person. They also matter when you log on. They matter in group chats, DMs, comments and games.⁠
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Online boundaries can look like:⁠
📱 Deciding what you share and what you keep private⁠
📱 Changing your mind⁠
📱 Not replying right away (or at all)⁠
📱 Blocking or muting without explaining yourself⁠
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If something online feels uncomfortable, pressured or confusing, you're allowed to pause the conversation, say "I'm not into this," screenshot before blocking or ask someone you trust for help.⁠
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Your comfort matters and you deserve spaces where your boundaries are respected, both online and offline.

02/13/2026

The internet has changed a lot, and so has the way we access information about s*xual health.⁠
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Here are some ways to line up your tech education with your s*x education:⁠
☑️ Think critically about digital media and information. ⁠
☑️ Protect your privacy. Know where and how tech companies are collecting your data and health information. ⁠
☑️ Have real-life conversations to break the stigma around s*xual health.⁠
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This Sexual Health Week, take action and protect your future by checking out SexPlusWeek.ca!

02/12/2026

02/12/2026

We're so excited to be hosting Andre Prefontaine at the Centre for A Q***r Man's Guide to Writing from Lived Experience! This workshop will empower participants who wish to craft their narrative poetically.⁠
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Learn how to excavate your truths safely, how to distill concrete statements into liquid gold with poetic devices, and the dos and don'ts of how to perform it (should you choose to do so at some point). Part discussion, part writing workshop, all-encompassing sojourn into why you're worthy of being heard and how it's just a matter of finding your voice.⁠
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Andre Prefontaine is a national, regional, and local Poetry Slam legend with seven national championships to his name. He was Canada's representative for the 2017 World Cup of Poetry Slam in Paris, France where he missed the podium by a hair and placed fourth. His poem, "Dear, Edith Piaf", was published in "Flicker and Sparkle", North America's leading Q***r anthology of poetry, in 2013. He's currently working on his novel, "The Great Phagliacci: the world of a sad, gay clown".⁠
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Sign up at https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/a-q***r-mans-guide-to-writing-from-lived-experience-tickets-1982552000402?aff=oddtdtcreator.

02/07/2026

Even if you are committed to talking openly and honestly about s*x and relationships, you can probably think of a conversation (or a few) with your child that you wish you could rewind.

It’s completely normal to have some conversations that feel more awkward than helpful. It doesn’t mean you are doing it wrong!

If you’re a parent, you’ve probably been there. A question you didn’t expect. A moment that caught you off guard. Kicking yourself after the fact for not saying the right thing. That feeling of failing is normal.

But reframing it as trying something new or something we may not have experienced from our own parents can help put things in perspective.

Many parents expect themselves to feel calm and confident during these conversations and are discouraged when they feel clumsy, rushed or incomplete. But being willing to stay in the conversation even when you don’t know exactly how to respond can say even more to your child than the conversation itself.

Your kids won’t remember if you said everything perfectly. But they will remember if you listened and stayed present. They will remember if you made space for the next talk.

Confidence and comfort grow with practice, and every awkward conversation makes the next one a little easier.

Find more information for parents at https://www.centrefors*xuality.ca/learning-centre-category/parent-information.

02/05/2026

The Centre's 2SGBTQ+ Community Advisory Board invites local artists, community members and allies to take part in Tough & Tender, an art show that explores masculinity, q***rness and health through creative expression.⁠
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📅 February 28, 2 - 6 p.m.⁠
📍 Centre for Sexuality - 1509 Centre Street South⁠
🎟️ Admission is free; sign up at https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/tough-tender-art-show-tickets-1982202881177?aff=oddtdtcreator
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This exhibition creates a space to question and re-envision masculinity not as something fixed or harmful, but as something fluid, expansive and alive. Through art, we celebrate how q***r and trans people reshape what strength, intimacy, and connection can look like.

01/31/2026

Many of us might have had a similar experience while growing up.⁠
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Maybe a sit-down at the kitchen table. Or an awkward conversation in the car, eyes forward, radio on. Many of us got some vague warnings, euphemisms, a rushed explanation about birds and bees.⁠
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For many of us, it felt uncomfortable - not because of the topic, but because of the message that we got: This is hard to talk about. This is embarrassing. This is taboo.⁠
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But a relationship built on trust and openness can’t be built with just one conversation. It’s hard to build a foundation of openness and trust in just one big moment. ⁠
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Instead, embrace the small moments. Like when your child asks a question, during a car ride or after watching a TV show.⁠
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These conversations can change as kids grow, leaving room for curiosity and making it clear that you are a safe space for any question.

01/29/2026

artists, we're looking for you! We are hosting our first ever art show on February 28, Tough & Tender: Reimagining Masculinity Through a Q***r Lens. We are seeking proposals from artists who are in the 2SLGBTQ+ community or are allies.⁠
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Applications will be accepted until 12:00 p.m. on February 10!⁠ To submit your work, visit https://forms.gle/zvCQcnQTVhJwuJg37.

01/28/2026

38 years ago, the R. v. Morgentaler decision affirmed that abortion is healthcare. It recognized that everyone has the right to decide if, when, and how to have children.

Nearly four decades later, that principle matters more than ever. Here in Canada, s*xual health centers are slowly closing their doors, waitlists continue to rise, and healthcare access is near impossible for many 🏥. Around the world, reproductive rights are under attack — and millions still lack access to safe, legal abortion care.

Canada’s leadership in global family planning saves lives, prevents unsafe abortions, and builds stronger, more stable communities 🌎. But as some call for funding cuts, we must stand up for reproductive freedom at home and abroad.

As we mark the Morgentaler anniversary, let’s protect the progress we’ve built. Together, we can ensure that every person has access to safe, essential healthcare. 💊

01/25/2026

It’s normal to feel excited, happy, scared, anxious or nervous - or all of these at once! - before having s*x for the first time.⁠
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Checking in with yourself and your partner and getting more information about the things that matter to you can help you feel more comfortable and prepared. Learn more at https://www.centrefors*xuality.ca/learning-centre/the-first-time.

01/19/2026

We are so excited for this! Please share.

Looking to connect with other 2SLGBTQIA+ adults and explore s*xual health, STBBI prevention, and community care? 🌈

Friends of Dorothy is coming to Medicine Hat for a weekend of interactive workshops, hands-on activities, and meaningful conversations.

Whether you’re new to s*xual health education or just looking to meet like-minded folks, this is your chance to learn, share, and celebrate q***r and trans experiences together.

Applications are open now, check the comments for the link!

Huge thanks to our collaborators CFS - Sexual Health Centre, Community-Based Research Centre - CBRC, and SafeLink Alberta Medicine Hat for helping make this weekend possible.

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