Saskatoon Sexual Health

09/15/2025

With our Pap Palooza coming up, we wanted to share some tips about pap testing! As per the new Saskatchewan guidelines, women or anyone with a cervix ages 25-69 should be screened for cervical cancer every 3 years. You can find more info at www.saskcancer.ca.

Here are some tips for your next pap test
- In Saskatoon, Saskatoon Sexual Health, Cornerstone Medical and USask Student Wellness (students only) take appointments for paps. You can also ask if your family doctors and nurse practitioners offers pap tests
- Wear comfortable clothing that is easy to take off, such as loose pants or a skirt
- Book your Pap test in the middle/near the end of your menstrual cycle
- Avoid in*******se and lubricant/spermicide use 48 hours before your test
- Use OTC painkillers before your appointment if needed
- Expect up to 30 seconds of cramps during the procedure
- Ask to have the speculum warmed up, and insert the speculum yourself if you are uncomfortable
- Ask to try alternate positions for comfort and ease of insertion, such as lying on your side
- Remember that your practitioner is experienced and should not be judgmental about your appearance in any way (vulva/hair/etc.)
- Remember to breathe and feel free to bring a distraction or friend to keep you comfortable
- Feel free to share any of your personal history that may impact your experience during the Pap, such as pain during in*******se or sexual trauma

Help us continue providing free services and increasing access to sexual health. You can donate to our healthcare services at www.saskatoonsexualhealth.ca/donate. A donation of $50 pays for all of the supplies needed for a pap test. We appreciate any amount! You can support us on our Canada Helps page (link in bio).

09/11/2025

Chick Flicks Part Deux: We will see you on September 24th for a Y2K classic, Center Stage at at 7 pm. And thank you to for your generosity and sponsorship!

Saskatoon Sexual Health is rolling out the red carpet again and bringing our film fundraiser series back for more action. Join us this season for “Chick Flicks Part Deux”! Join us from September through December for four incredible films that entertain, empower, and open up fun and thought-provoking conversations! It’s all about building healthier communities, one popcorn-filled night at a time.

Our film line-up includes:
Center StageScreamPride & PrejudiceShe’s All That
Bring your pals, your curiosity, and your love for cinema, and let’s make sexual health education fun, fearless, and unforgettable, all over again!

09/09/2025

Here are some of our favourite quotes from our Executive Director recent interviews. Dr. Candice Klein has been on the radio discussing the landscape of sexual health in Saskatchewan and our upcoming events and projects.

Sexual and reproductive health is a crucial part of our overall health. Saskatoon Sexual Health is proud to serve Saskatoon and be part of destigmatizing sexual health and providing access. If you want to learn more about sexual health or a sexual health clinic near you, go to www.sexlifesask.ca for more info.

You can listen to these interviews on CBC Listen. You can find the links on our website (www.saskatoonsexualhealth.ca/blog).

09/09/2025

09/06/2025

You can find all of our Executive Director’s recent interviews here: https://saskatoonsexualhealth.ca/posts/ssh-in-the-news-radio-features-with-saskatoon-sexual-health/

Listen online to Candice Klein, executive director of one of our member agencies-Saskatoon Sexual Health (SSH)- as she discusses the phenomenal work SSH is doing, and their upcoming fundraiser, "Balls to the Wall". Thank you, and Shauna Powers, for shining a light on this essential work!

09/04/2025

SOLD OUT: See you at Lawn Bowling on Friday! 💚

Happy World Sexual Health Day! We are celebrating with fundraising, prizes and lawn bowling! Our Balls to the Wall fundraiser is back, better and greener.

Thank you to all of the local businesses and artisans who donated to the prizes. Prizes include a hatchet, Tupperware sets, ceramics and spicy toys from the SSH tickle trunk. 😏

Meet the Balls to the Wall Trophy: A One-of-a-Kind Axe

Crafted with heart, grit, and serious skill by local artisan and woodworker, Tyler Kurka, this beautiful axe will go to the team with the highest score! Trust us, it’s more than just a trophy.

From the artist:

“I am an outdoor enthusiast with a passion for rescuing forgotten tools and putting them back to work as intended. I hand carve custom handles for axes, hatchets, and hammers in my saskatoon workshop. Often using broken skateboards in my design as a nod to my most favorite activities. I use hand tools to make hand tools and I think that’s pretty cool.”
This axe isn’t just a prize, it’s a piece of functional art. Huge thanks to Tyler for creating something that’s as meaningful as it is badass.

Follow Tyler’s work and story 👉

09/04/2025

09/03/2025

From birth control to cancer screenings – Planned Parenthood health centers are proud to provide high-quality and affordable health care services to more than 2 million patients across the US ✨

09/03/2025

Carry Naloxone ❤️‍🩹

link to full story in our bio and on our LinkedIn page

09/02/2025

Reminder: The Saskatoon Sexual Health Annual General Meeting is September 2nd!!

We look forward to seeing interested community members and our board at at 6 pm. We welcome new board members and membership purchases. You can buy a membership on our Canada Helps website (link in bio). See you tomorrow evening!

https://www.canadahelps.org/en/charities/sexual-health-centre-saskatoon/

08/27/2025

SSH is gearing up for a busy fall with fundraisers and community events! Swipe for deets 💜

- September 2: SSH Annual General Meeting at 6:00 pm at High Key Brewing
- September 5: Lawn Bowling at Mayfair Lawn Boling Club at 6:00 pm
September 18: Pap Palooza at the SSH Clinic
September 24: Chick Flicks at Broadway Theatre at 7:00 pm

If you are interested in getting involved with SSH, we are looking for new board members! In particular, we are looking for people with Human Resources, policy, legal and non-profit experience. If you are interested, send your resume and a cover letter to director@saskatoonsh.ca.