If you follow any news about sexual health you've probably heard the uproar over the proposed cuts to Planned Parenthood funding in the US. Planned Parenthood, which operates 800 clinics across the United States and provides millions of women with basic reproductive and sexual health services every year, such as Pap tests, breast exams, low-cost contraception, and abortion. For women living in poverty and in rural areas, it may be the only option for accessing necessary health care services.
Wesleyan Uncut responded to the intention of the House of Representatives to cut all federal funding to Planned Parenthood with their video "I Have Sex." The services of Planned Parenthood are vitally important to young people, who are often uninsured or low-income, or unable to go to their parents or schools for information. These youth want the House of Representatives to know that they are sexually and politically active, and they intend to make their voices and votes count.
In Canada we often forget that our reproductive and sexual health care rights aren't bulletproof. Necessary sexual and reproductive health services can be difficult to access for women in rural and remote areas. Sexual health education in schools is inconsistent, and many young people are uninformed about sexual rights and health. That's So Sexy wants everyone to remember that sexual health is a big part of sexuality, but it isn't one we hear about very often. Take a cue from the youth of Wesleyan Uncut. If you have sex- or you plan to have sex, or you think about sex- stand up for your right to access sexual health care services. Sign the Planned Parenthood Petition. Volunteer with BC's largest non-profit provider of sexual health services. Make your voice heard!
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This website & blog is a space to showcase our Sex Ed clients and reflect on our work and philosophy around sexual health and advertising. It's a portal to campaigns, but it's also an exploration of our process, as well as our beliefs around what works to promote safer sex, healthy relationships & sexual rights, and why we think the key to being effective is to address "the pleasure deficit" in sexual health education.
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