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The Origins of Syphilis: Why Narratives Matter
From the “Great Pox” of 1495 to modern STBBI stigma, origin myths have been used to scapegoat communities while ignoring the social and political forces that drive outbreaks.
How to Get Abortion Pills in Alberta
What is the step-by-step process of getting abortion pills? Who do I need to call? What do I need to say? What are my rights? This blog answers all those questions to prepare you for your abortion experience.
You should undo toxic non-profit culture
Non-profit work naturally draws people who are generous, passionate, and eager to create change. But when does the sector ask too much of its people—without offering enough in return?
Condoms 101
Condoms are wonderful things, and here’s how to get the most pleasure and protection out of them!
Leather, Lube, and Liberation: When Pleasure Becomes Resistance
This Pride, we’re reclaiming the roots of resistance—with ropes, glitter, and unapologetic queer joy. From dungeons to demonstrations, kink has always been part of the fight.
Abort the Surveillance State: Lessons on How to Protect Your Privacy When Seeking an Abortion from Sex Workers
Learn how abortion seekers can protect their digital privacy using strategies developed by sex workers, including encrypted messaging, anonymous browsing, and safety planning.
5 Reasons Why Pro-Choice YQL Centers Trans & Queer Abortion Care
Because reproductive justice is gender-inclusive, intersectional, and unapologetically queer.
National Funding Cuts Threaten Reproductive Rights and Healthcare Access
The cuts to national organizations, Abortion Care Canada and Action Canada are significant and will cause harm to individuals and local organizations like Pro-Choice YQL.
Immigrant Access to Pregnancy Care-In a Physician Shortage
A physician shortage can make navigating pregnancy as an immigrant even harder. What are the barriers and how can they be worked around?
Syphilis: The Comeback Nobody Asked For
Syphilis rates are rising in Southern Alberta. What do you need to do to stay safe?
The Intersection of FGM, Abortion Rights, and Reproductive Justice
When real choice isn’t available, is it really a choice at all? Conversations about female genital cutting (FGC) and abortion rights often seem worlds apart, but they are deeply connected by a core issue: bodily autonomy.
Legal but Not Accessible: 5 Barriers to Abortion in Canada
Abortion became legal in Canada on January 28, 1988. But what does that mean for access in 2025?
Plan B and Emergency Contraception in Alberta
Learn how much Plan B costs in Alberta, who can buy it, where to get emergency contraception, and how Plan B compares to Ella and the copper IUD.
International Day to End Violence Against Sex Workers: Respect Bodies, Smash Stigma, End Violence
The International Day to End Violence Against Sex Workers calls on all of us to wake up, show up, and speak up.