Sexual Health is an important element of health & wellness for most adults.
The Bow Valley PCN supports sexual health in the Bow Valley by:

• providing free safe sex kits (with condoms) to local businesses
• sharing feature stories on relevant sexual health topics
• advocating for 2SLGBTQ+ healthcare
• STI testing information
• maintaining our sexual health resources (pdf) directory

Making healthy choices about sex is important at every stage of life. Use a condom–vaginal, anal, oral–and get tested before sex with a new partner. Please always use a second form of birth control.

Request Safe Sex Kits
Organizations, businesses and clinics can request packages of safe sex kits including condoms, lube and resources by visiting bowvalleypcn.ca/safesexkits.

Feature Stories
View stories on local sexual health resources in the Bow Valley, see below:

• Sexual Violence: how to prevent it and what to do about it
• 2SLGBTQ+… you’ve seen this acronym, but do you know what it means, or why it matters?
• Sexually Transmitted Infections 101
  

STI Testing in the Bow Valley

Go to your family doctor, or contact one of the following walk-in clinics to get tested:

• Banff – Alpine Medical Clinic 403-762-3155
• Canmore – Ridgeview Medical Centre  403-609-8333
• Lake Louise – Lake Louise Medical Clinic 403-522-2184
• Mînî Thnî – Stoney Health Services 403-881-3920

Websites:

• Harmony Project (Banff YWCA)
• Bow Valley Victim Services
• Centre for Sexuality (Calgary)
• Sex & U
• Action Canada for Sexual Health & Rights

Telephone Support:

• Alberta One Line for Sexual Violence 1-866-403-8000
• Calgary STI Clinic 1-403-955-6700
• Health Link Alberta: 811 STI/HIV Info Line (24 hours; talk to a nurse)
• Kensington Clinic Calgary (pregnancy options counselling) 1-403-283-9117