Most chlamydia and gonorrhea infections in Ontario are being missed during sexual health screenings because of swabbing errors. There are two major culprits: healthcare providers not prompting patients to get rectal and pharyngeal swabs and errors when patients collect their own swab samples. As we know, bacterial infections can be localized, which can lead to […]
Your Party and Play Field Guide
Your Party & Play Field Guide is a harm reduction resource developed in collaboration with CATIE that supports the well-being of gay, bi, trans, and queer men who use drugs before and during sex. This field guide covers a wide range of topics, including safer drug use, prevention of HIV, STIs and hepatitis C, and tips for self-care and partying safely.
The guide is available online in English and in French. Printed copies in English and French can be ordered from the CATIE ordering centre.
For more information on PnP/Chemsex, including interviews with community members, summaries of research, and best practices for healthcare providers, visit www.PartyAndPlay.info.