Sexual health is an important part of your overall health and well-being. KFL&A Public Health provides information about contraception, sexually transmitted and blood-borne infections and can help direct you to information on safe sex practices.
We provide a caring, non-judgmental experience over the phone and in person at our Quick Test Clinics.
View options for accessing sexual health services in KFL&A on our sexual health clinics page
Where can I get a PAP test?
KFL&A Public Health does not do PAP tests. Please speak with your health care provider about getting your PAP test. If you do not have a health care provider please email papparty@kingstonhsc.ca or contact 613-549-6666, ext. 6071 for information on Pap Parties and Pop-Up Pap Clinics in the KFL&A region.
Sexual orientation
Everyone should be able to express their feelings without being scared of being treated unfairly, bullied, or attacked. For non-judgmental and confidential support visit Rainbow Health Ontario, The Canadian Centre for Gender and Sexual Diversity or Youthline.
Healthy relationships
Healthy relationship skills are important for sexual health, no matter how long or how well people know each other. Knowing the warning signs of unhealthy relationships and abuse is also important for taking care of your health and well-being.
Consent
Canada’s law requires consent for sexual activities. Consent means that everyone involved in a sexual activity is willingly and freely engaging. Sexual activity without consent is sexual assault – a type of sexual violence. People cannot give consent if they are impaired by alcohol or other substances, sleeping, or unconscious. The legal age of sexual consent is 16 years of age.