Sexual Health
  • 7-300: Contraception Options: Finding the Best Method of Birth Control for You

    Contraception Options: Finding the Best Method of Birth Control for You

    Booklet, Revised 2021


    This booklet provides information about the different types of contraception available, including the effectiveness, use, and how to access each type. This booklet is designed for use by youth and those who work with youth.

    Booklet, Revised 2021


    This booklet provides information about the different types of contraception available, including the effectiveness, use, and how to access each type. This booklet is designed for use by youth and those who work with youth.

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    SKU: 7-300
  • 7-301: Building Healthy Relationships: Yes, that includes dating relationships!

    Building Healthy Relationships: Yes, that includes dating relationships!

    Booklet, 2023


    Teaching young people how to build healthy relationships provides them with valuable skills that can promote their overall health. This booklet provides information about how to build healthy relationships of any kind (e.g., friendships, relationships with family, etc.), as well as information specific to healthy dating relationships. Recent additions to the booklet include further information about consent and communication skills. It is designed for use with youth (including those who aren’t dating yet). Saskatchewan adolescent perspectives were collected to inform the development of this resource.

    For more information about online relationships, view the booklet Building Healthy Online Relationships.

    Booklet, 2023


    Teaching young people how to build healthy relationships provides them with valuable skills that can promote their overall health. This booklet provides information about how to build healthy relationships of any kind (e.g., friendships, relationships with family, etc.), as well as information specific to healthy dating relationships. Recent additions to the booklet include further information about consent and communication skills. It is designed for use with youth (including those who aren’t dating yet). Saskatchewan adolescent perspectives were collected to inform the development of this resource.

    For more information about online relationships, view the booklet Building Healthy Online Relationships.

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    SKU: 7-301
  • STI Booklet

    Are You Positive You’re Negative? Sexually Transmitted Infections: What you Need to Know

    Booklet, Revised 2021


    Saskatchewan has high rates of sexually transmitted infections (STIs). If STIs are not treated, they can cause serious health issues for individuals and unborn babies. This booklet is designed for use with youth. It provides information about nine different STIs including possible symptoms, how they are spread, how to get tested, and what happens if they are not treated. Information about the impact of STIs on fertility, pregnancy, and newborn babies is also shared.

    Booklet, Revised 2021


    Saskatchewan has high rates of sexually transmitted infections (STIs). If STIs are not treated, they can cause serious health issues for individuals and unborn babies. This booklet is designed for use with youth. It provides information about nine different STIs including possible symptoms, how they are spread, how to get tested, and what happens if they are not treated. Information about the impact of STIs on fertility, pregnancy, and newborn babies is also shared.

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    SKU: 7-017
  • KIS-SK (Keep it Safe Saskatchewan Smart Phone App

    KIS-SK (Keep It Safe Saskatchewan) Smart Phone App

    Information Card, 2017


    To help enable individuals to make healthy choices and informed decisions regarding their personal reproductive health, the Prevention Institute has created a smart phone app, Keep it Safe Saskatchewan (KIS-SK), focused on contraceptives and STIs.

    The app allows users to:

    • Find free contraceptives and sexually transmitted infection (STI) testing sites in Saskatchewan
    • Set reminders for taking contraceptives or booking health appointments
    • Learn about contraceptives and STIs
    • View helpful videos about using contraceptives

    Information cards providing information about the app are available for download or order.

    Information Card, 2017


    To help enable individuals to make healthy choices and informed decisions regarding their personal reproductive health, the Prevention Institute has created a smart phone app, Keep it Safe Saskatchewan (KIS-SK), focused on contraceptives and STIs.

    The app allows users to:

    • Find free contraceptives and sexually transmitted infection (STI) testing sites in Saskatchewan
    • Set reminders for taking contraceptives or booking health appointments
    • Learn about contraceptives and STIs
    • View helpful videos about using contraceptives

    Information cards providing information about the app are available for download or order.

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    SKU: 7-013
  • 7-015: Youth-Friendly Sexual Health Information

    Youth-Friendly Sexual Health Information

    Information Card, 2023


    This information card provides Saskatchewan-specific contacts for youth to access free, anonymous, and confidential sexual and reproductive health services via telephone and/or the Internet. These wallet-size cards are available to be ordered individually.

    Information Card, 2023


    This information card provides Saskatchewan-specific contacts for youth to access free, anonymous, and confidential sexual and reproductive health services via telephone and/or the Internet. These wallet-size cards are available to be ordered individually.

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    SKU: 7-015
  • 7-002: Sexually Transmitted Infections: Are You Positive You’re Negative?

    Sexually Transmitted Infections: Are You Positive You’re Negative?

    Brochure, 2016


    Designed for use with youth, this brochure explains what sexually transmitted infections (STIs) are, the importance of testing and treatment, and how to prevent STIs. It also includes information about the effects of STIs on fertility, pregnancies, and newborn babies.

    Brochure, 2016


    Designed for use with youth, this brochure explains what sexually transmitted infections (STIs) are, the importance of testing and treatment, and how to prevent STIs. It also includes information about the effects of STIs on fertility, pregnancies, and newborn babies.

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    SKU: 7-002
  • 7-213: It's Easier Than You Think Parent Tips

    It’s Easier Than You Think Parent Tips

    Booklet, 2017


    Talking about sex and sexual health with children can be difficult, and parents may not know where to start. The booklet, It’s Easier Than You Think: Parent Tips, is designed to help parents have these important conversations with their children. The booklet is a complement to the video It’s Easier Than You Think! Tips for Talking with Your Children about Sexual Health available from the Saskatchewan Prevention Institute.

    Booklet, 2017


    Talking about sex and sexual health with children can be difficult, and parents may not know where to start. The booklet, It’s Easier Than You Think: Parent Tips, is designed to help parents have these important conversations with their children. The booklet is a complement to the video It’s Easier Than You Think! Tips for Talking with Your Children about Sexual Health available from the Saskatchewan Prevention Institute.

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    SKU: 7-213
  • 7-304: Building Healthy Online Relationships

    Building Healthy Online Relationships

    Booklet, 2022


    Teaching young people how to build healthy relationships provides them with valuable skills that can promote their overall health. With the increasing use of online technology, teaching youth to build healthy relationships online is becoming increasingly important. This booklet provides information about how to build healthy online relationships, including information on online safety and communication, as well as tips to help navigate cyberbullying, grooming, sextortion, and more. It is designed for use with youth.

    For more information on healthy relationships in general, view the booklet Building Healthy Relationships: Yes, that includes dating relationships!

    Booklet, 2022


    Teaching young people how to build healthy relationships provides them with valuable skills that can promote their overall health. With the increasing use of online technology, teaching youth to build healthy relationships online is becoming increasingly important. This booklet provides information about how to build healthy online relationships, including information on online safety and communication, as well as tips to help navigate cyberbullying, grooming, sextortion, and more. It is designed for use with youth.

    For more information on healthy relationships in general, view the booklet Building Healthy Relationships: Yes, that includes dating relationships!

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    SKU: 7-304
  • 7-302: Parent Tips on Talking

    Tips for Talking With Your Child: How to Build Healthy Relationships, Including Dating Relationships

    Booklet, 2018


    Teaching young people how to build healthy relationships provides them with valuable skills that can promote their overall health. This resource is designed for parents and provides tips for talking with their children about building healthy relationships, including dating relationships.

    Booklet, 2018


    Teaching young people how to build healthy relationships provides them with valuable skills that can promote their overall health. This resource is designed for parents and provides tips for talking with their children about building healthy relationships, including dating relationships.

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    SKU: 7-302
  • 7-903: Syphilis Postcard - Mother

    Syphilis Postcard – Mother

    Information Card, 2021


    Rates of syphilis have dramatically increased in Saskatchewan in recent years. Women of reproductive age are of particular concern because of the risk for congenital syphilis (syphilis passed from mother to baby during pregnancy or delivery). This postcard highlights that syphilis can harm pregnancies and unborn babies, but it is preventable and curable. Therefore, it is important for pregnant women to be tested and treated if infected.

    Information Card, 2021


    Rates of syphilis have dramatically increased in Saskatchewan in recent years. Women of reproductive age are of particular concern because of the risk for congenital syphilis (syphilis passed from mother to baby during pregnancy or delivery). This postcard highlights that syphilis can harm pregnancies and unborn babies, but it is preventable and curable. Therefore, it is important for pregnant women to be tested and treated if infected.

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    SKU: 7-903
  • 7-208: Messages for Parents: Thirteen to Sixteen Years

    Messages for Parents: Thirteen to Sixteen Years

    Information Card, Revised 2019


    This information card has been developed to support parents in their role as the primary sexual health educators of their children.

    It is important that parents engage their children in sexual health discussion at an early age, beginning with teaching the proper terminology of body parts. Early introduction of the topic increases the confidence and comfort of both the parents and children to talk about sexual health at later years.

    Information Card, Revised 2019


    This information card has been developed to support parents in their role as the primary sexual health educators of their children.

    It is important that parents engage their children in sexual health discussion at an early age, beginning with teaching the proper terminology of body parts. Early introduction of the topic increases the confidence and comfort of both the parents and children to talk about sexual health at later years.

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    SKU: 7-208
  • 7-901: Syphilis Postcard - Healthcare

    Syphilis Postcard – Healthcare Provider

    Information Card, 2021


    Rates of syphilis have dramatically increased in Saskatchewan in recent years. Women of reproductive age are of particular concern because of the risk for congenital syphilis (syphilis passed from mother to baby during pregnancy or delivery). This postcard highlights that syphilis can harm pregnancies and unborn babies, but it is preventable and curable. Therefore, it is important for healthcare providers to offer syphilis testing to patients in order to prevent harms caused by syphilis.

    Information Card, 2021


    Rates of syphilis have dramatically increased in Saskatchewan in recent years. Women of reproductive age are of particular concern because of the risk for congenital syphilis (syphilis passed from mother to baby during pregnancy or delivery). This postcard highlights that syphilis can harm pregnancies and unborn babies, but it is preventable and curable. Therefore, it is important for healthcare providers to offer syphilis testing to patients in order to prevent harms caused by syphilis.

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    SKU: 7-901
  • Learning About My Body: Birth to Two Years of Age

    Learning about My Body: Birth to Two Years of Age

    Booklet, 2019


    Parents are the most important influence in a child’s life. Children learn about culture, spiritual beliefs, moral values, and social skills from their parents. Parents also play a crucial role in the physical, mental, emotional as well as sexual health development of their children.

    This book has been developed to support parents as their children’s sexual health educators. In particular, this book is meant to help parents share important messages with their children on growth and development.

    This book is available for loan through all Saskatchewan Public Libraries.

    Booklet, 2019


    Parents are the most important influence in a child’s life. Children learn about culture, spiritual beliefs, moral values, and social skills from their parents. Parents also play a crucial role in the physical, mental, emotional as well as sexual health development of their children.

    This book has been developed to support parents as their children’s sexual health educators. In particular, this book is meant to help parents share important messages with their children on growth and development.

    This book is available for loan through all Saskatchewan Public Libraries.
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    SKU: 7-209
  • 7-005: HIV Healthy Pregnancies and Healthy Babies

    HIV: Healthy Pregnancies and Healthy Babies

    Booklet, 2018


    This booklet is designed for people living with HIV who are planning a pregnancy or are already pregnant. Topics include basic HIV and HIV treatment information, how to stay healthy before and during pregnancy, unique issues that may face women living with HIV, and where to go for more information and support. The booklet is an update to the previous HIV and pregnancy-related pamphlets provided by the Saskatchewan Prevention Institute.

    Booklet, 2018


    This booklet is designed for people living with HIV who are planning a pregnancy or are already pregnant. Topics include basic HIV and HIV treatment information, how to stay healthy before and during pregnancy, unique issues that may face women living with HIV, and where to go for more information and support. The booklet is an update to the previous HIV and pregnancy-related pamphlets provided by the Saskatchewan Prevention Institute.

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    SKU: 7-005
  • Learning About My Body: Two to Five Years of Age

    Learning about My Body: Two to Five Years of Age

    Booklet, 2019


    Parents are the most important influence in a child’s life. Children learn about culture, spiritual beliefs, moral values, and social skills from their parents. Parents also play a crucial role in the physical, mental, emotional as well as sexual health development of their children.

    This book has been developed to support parents as their children’s sexual health educators. In particular, this book is meant to help parents share important messages with their children on growth and development.

    This book is available for loan through all Saskatchewan Public Libraries.

    Booklet, 2019


    Parents are the most important influence in a child’s life. Children learn about culture, spiritual beliefs, moral values, and social skills from their parents. Parents also play a crucial role in the physical, mental, emotional as well as sexual health development of their children.

    This book has been developed to support parents as their children’s sexual health educators. In particular, this book is meant to help parents share important messages with their children on growth and development.

    This book is available for loan through all Saskatchewan Public Libraries.
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    SKU: 7-210