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Sexual Health

Sexuality isn't just about sex. Sexual health is the ability to be yourself and to love whoever you want. It's the chance to have fulfilling, healthy, violence-free relationships.

In fact, positive sexual health is essential to the overall health and well-being of any individual. The World Health Organization (WHO) has an excellent definition of sexual health.

 

Sexual health services

 

People with questions about sexual health services can call 811.

A nurse is on hand to answer callers' questions and direct them to the nearest sexual health service.

You can also contact the following resources directly:

  • Family doctor's office;
  • High school nurse practitioner (for students in a school that offers this service);
  • University campus student health centre (for full-time students);
  • New resource: Symptom Checker.

 

 

How the Sexual Health Program works

The Sexual Health Program uses a population health approach to help groups, communities and populations bring about positive change in the sexual health and well-being of individuals.

Public Health employees work with a variety of health care professionals, physicians, nurse practitioners, parents, students, community groups and other partners to design programs and initiatives based on the needs, skills and priorities of the groups and communities we serve.

The Program uses the WHO Framework for Action to guide its activities, with the aim of supporting healthy sexuality for people of all ages through sexual health services that are free from stigma and discrimination based on gender, race, ethnicity, age, lifestyle, income, sexual orientation or gender expression.

 

Program objectives

  • Promote the sexual health of New Brunswickers
  • Reduce the prevalence of sexually transmitted and blood-borne infections
  • Increase the rates of healthy, planned pregnancies