A guide to understanding your health
Sexual health
Respectful information on testing, prevention and care.
Health education · Sources checked October 21, 2026
Sexual health, testing and confidential care
Sexual health concerns deserve respectful, confidential care. STI testing is important when there has been possible exposure or symptoms. A healthcare professional can advise which tests are appropriate for your circumstances.
Prevention and assessment
Correct, consistent use of condoms and dental dams reduces the risk of many sexually transmitted infections, but does not eliminate every risk. Persistent erection difficulties can have different causes and should be assessed rather than treated with an unverified product claim.
Primary health sources
- Public Health Agency of Canada: STI testing
- Public Health Agency of Canada: prevention guide
- NIDDK: erectile dysfunction
General information based on the cited sources. This page has not undergone independent clinical review and does not replace individual medical assessment or prescribed treatment.
