Sexual Health Week is back with a fresh name and new look: Introducing SexPlus Week!

Feb 09 2025

Sexual Health Week is back with a fresh name and new look: Introducing SexPlus Week!

From February 10th to 16th, SexPlus Week is an annual campaign focused on making sexual health a key part of every health conversation. The campaign encourages challenging misinformation and breaking down barriers to knowledge, care, and freedom. While there’s no specific theme, Action Canada for Sexual Health & Rights invites individuals and groups to celebrate and share the important work already happening. Participate in any way that works for you! A social media toolkit will be available at www.sexplusweek.ca before the campaign starts, or visit Action Canada | Action Canada for Sexual Health and Rights for more info.

Getting tested for sexually transmitted and blood-borne infections (STBBIs) is a vital part of health care, protecting you and others. STBBI testing is available at physician clinics, nurse practitioners, teen clinics, and public health centers.

Sexually Transmitted and Blood Borne Infection (STBBI) Information and Testing Resources

Regional Health Authority public health teams in Manitoba provide sex positive public health care. Their local offices provide safer sex supplies, like condoms, and can help you find STBBI testing in your community. A list of public health office locations can be found on the Manitoba Health, Seniors and Long-Term Care website.
Healthy sexuality for Manitobans also involves paying attention to sexually transmitted infections. Manitoba public health officials recommend getting tested for sexually transmitted and blood borne infections as part of your routine medical care with your primary health care provider, and more frequently if you are at higher risk of exposure to these infections. People with new, multiple or anonymous sexual partners, or people who inject drugs or share drug use equipment, should get tested every 3 to 6 months. Pregnant people should get tested at least three times during pregnancy.
HIV self-tests are also available across Manitoba through a number of community organizations and health care facilities.
STBBI testing is available at various clinics, health access centres, Indigenous health organizations (including Health Centres and Nursing Stations), and other community health partners throughout Manitoba. To find STBBI testing in your community, you may call your local public health office. All testing services are confidential and free. Some examples of STI testing locations include:
Burntwood Community Health Resource Centre – 50 Selkirk Ave., Thompson
Klinic Community Health– 167 Sherbrook Street, Winnipeg
Aboriginal Health and Wellness Centre of Winnipeg –Unit 215 – 181 Higgins Ave
Youville Centre – STI testing via walk-in clinic – 6-845 Dakota Street, Winnipeg
7th St. Health Access Centre – 20 – 7th Street, Brandon
Most walk-in clinics in Manitoba can offer STBBI testing
There are Teen Clinics in all regions of the province
If you or your sexual partner are at ongoing risk for HIV, ask your health care provider if pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) is right for you. For more information about PrEP visit: Pre-exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) – Manitoba HIV Program.

Resources for Manitobans