Putting on a condom correctly is harder than it looks.

Check out this great demonstration of how to correctly put on a condom. Take some time to practice!

Condom Demo

There's a new vaccine that provides protection against a common virus called Human Papillomavirus or HPV.  This virus can cause cervical cancer.

The HPV vaccine will be offered free to Grade 4 girls in the NWT. A catch-up program will also be offered over the next 5 years for girls in grades 9-12.

It's not always easy for anyone to learn about sex in school and many of us have similar questions about sex and sexuality.

Lesbian, Gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) students have questions about sexuality that may not be covered in class, and they can't necessarily be answered by a trip to the library. Check out the section on Sexual Orientation on this website for more information & some great links.

It's much smarter to talk about condoms before having sex, but that doesn't make it easy. Some people — even those who are already having sex — are embarrassed by the topic of condoms. But not talking about condoms affects a person's safety. Using condoms properly every time is the best protection against sexually transmitted infections (STIs — even if you're using another form of birth control like the Pill.