What causes my PMS?
Hi readers, my name is Hannah (she/they) and I am the author of this piece. I want to acknowledge my position as a white-passing, Indigenous women who currently experiences premenstrual syndrome (PMS) every cycle. While I have lived PMS experiences, I recognize that these do not encapsulate the full spectrum of lived experiences and through […]
Accessing gynaecological care in Canada
Note: If you need emergency gynaecological care, it is best to go to the emergency department at your local hospital. They can see to any urgent needs and refer you to a gynaecologist or OB/GYN if necessary. I would like to thank Dr. Ruth Connelly for her contributions to the piece. Dr. Connelly has been […]
Anti-Black Racism and Healthcare: Henrietta Lacks and her Immortal Legacy
Content warning: This article may be traumatizing for our Black community members. This article includes discussion and examples of the historical and current experiences of anti-Black racism in healthcare institutions. Non-consensual removal of biological material, general violence and discrimination are included. Please prioritize your personal well-being in your decision to read this post. We highly […]
Reporting Sexual Assault in Canada
If you are in immediate danger, please dial 9-1-1. If in Nunavut, call your local RCMP detachment. See local numbers by clicking here. Content warning: sexual assault Executive Summary: This post outlines the general steps in reporting sexual assault in Canada and is informed by established police reporting guidelines across Canada for adults who can […]
Levels of Sexual Assault in Canada
If you are in immediate danger, please dial 9-1-1. If in Nunavut, call your local RCMP detachment. See local numbers by clicking here. Content warning: sexual assault My name is Brittany Pompilii, and my pronouns are she/her. I reside on the traditional territory of the Haudenosaunee, Anishinabewaki, Attiwonderonk, Mississauga, and the Mississaugas of the Credit […]
Everything You Need to Know About Sexual Assault Evidence Kits
If you are in immediate danger, please dial 9-1-1. If in Nunavut, call your local RCMP detachment. See local numbers by clicking here. Content warning: sexual assault Executive Summary: This post outlines the general process of having a rape kit completed, formally known as a Sexual Assault Evidence Kit (SAEK) in Canada. The process may […]
Understanding the Differences Between Birth Control Pills and the Hormones Used
There are two main types of birth control pills – combination pills and progestin-only pills. The two types differ in the hormones they contain but both are effective at preventing pregnancy in people who ovulate. This post discusses how the different hormones in birth control pills work and why you might choose one pill type […]
A Feature on Dr. Rebecca Lee Crumpler
Content warning: Racism, violence, and enslavement of Black folks Illustrations by Alex McPhail BA (Hons) Hello reader! My name is Kyra, my pronouns are she/her and I reside in the geographical confines of what is currently known as Canada. This post was written on the traditional territory of the Anishinabewaki, Attiwonderonk, & Mississauga First Nations, […]
Houselessness during COVID-19: When Social Distancing Isn’t An Option
Illustrations by Alex McPhail, BA (Hons) Hello reader! My name is Kyra, my pronouns are she/her and I reside in the geographical confines of what is currently known as Canada. This post was written on the traditional territory of the Anishinabewaki, Attiwonderonk, & Mississauga First Nations, in what is currently known as London, Ontario. I […]
The Pandemic Frontlines: Centring the Workers Who Stand Between Us & COVID-19
Content warning: workplace violence, abuse of long-term care workers Illustrations by Alex McPhail, BA (Hons) Hi, my name is Roma (she/her) and I am the author of this post! I am a cisgender, heterosexual, non-disabled, South Asian woman. I currently reside on the traditional territories of the Haudenosaunee, Anishinabewaki, Neutral, Mississaugas of the First Credit […]