Hi Kinky friends! Today, I’m excited to talk to you about Wax Play and how to play safely! What is Wax Play? Wax Play is a form of kink considered by some people to spice things up. Are you ready? Have a cool cloth, a first aid kid nearby, a fire extinguisher, and access to water (just in case) NOW let’s start talking about fun and safe wax play. Wax play connects responses of pain and pleasure, and can be an arousing exploration full of endorphin-releasing sensations. It can be incorporated into a larger scene, wax play can be a fun solo, partnered, or group activity. With safety precaution ..read more

Some people say nothing hits the G-spot quite like a nice hand in the anus.  Well, that might be true so let’s go through some rules for a safer  F – I – S – T – I – N – G.  Rule number one: Communicate.  Partners should thoroughly discuss each other’s limits, experiences and skill levels, making sure everyone is consenting and comfortable. Communication must continue throughout the sexual act.  Rule number two: Stretch it.  You will want to feel comfortable with the feeling of stretching your anal sphincter. You can start small (finger, small and smooth butt plug ..read more

Hello friends,  Today we are going to talk about Hepatitis C. As you know, there are different types of hepatitis but today we will talk about hepatitis C virus which is considered as a possible sexually transmitted infection (STI). Yes, yes! You heard us… Hepatitis C can be sexually transmitted even if your doctor does not test you for hepatitis C every time you check for other STTBIs… To sum up hepatitis C in one sentence: it is a virus that attacks the liver which is an essential organ for the proper functioning of your body. Hepatitis C virus gets into the blood through breaks in the ..read more

Today we are going to talk to you about herpes which is transmitted by contact (from skin to skin). One simple example is when you kiss your lover on an infected area. Let’s jump into the details and remember that even though we are not doctors, we can still direct you to the resources and answers needed. Definition:  The Herpes virus is classified as a sexually transmitted infection (and that’s why we often call it genital herpes). It often appears in the form of blisters. . There are two types of genital herpes. First, there is HSV-1, which is generally located on the mouth and can som ..read more

Yes! We know that you know that it’s very important to get tested for STBBIs EVEN if you are on PrEP. But did you know that sometimes, if not most of the time, STBBIs do not show symptoms and that blood and urine tests are often not enough? That’s where swabs come in! While urine tests can detect chlamydia and gonorrhea, swabs can detect them more accurately by detecting infections in specific areas like your throat, vagina, and/or rectum. Swabs can also be used for herpes (if you have a current outbreak of herpes sores) and are also used to diagnose trichomoniasis. During a swab, your health ..read more

The National Volunteer Week theme for 2022 is “Empathy in Action”. At MAX, we are LUCKY to have amazing volunteers giving their time and energy to support our mission. Every day, we get to see our volunteers caring for each other and being kind in a world where our community faces challenging obstacles. Empathy is more than a theme, it’s a reality at MAX. Interested to know more about some of the volunteers? Read the stories below: The post IT’S NATIONAL VOLUNTEER WEEK! appeared first on Max Ottawa ..read more

Lights are dim. Music is loud. Sweat and sex in the air. Naked bodies grinding. Hard cocks. Bottoms up. Fucking for hours. “Clouds” in the sky. But what happens after the parTy? The room is silent. Foul odors plague the nose. Haven’t slept in days. Crystal dick. Will I ever experience that again? I need to experience that again.  Men can decide to leave the parTy for any number of reasons, and for those that decide to seek out life beyond the PnP scene, there can be many challenges. Making new friends, finding recovery programs where they feel safe to express their wants and desires, comb ..read more

Meeting new people as an adult can be challenging. And when you’re dating, it can be even more anxiety ridden.Those who are newly sober and those years into maintaining sobriety are bound to face a whole new set of challenges in a dating scene often linked to bars and other places where alcohol is served. Why Avoiding Alcohol Matters  When you make the decision to go sober, you might want to avoid the bars or alcohol-serving clubs you once visited. It’s easier to resist drinking when you’re not tempted by free-flowing alcohol. These places can easily become triggers for you and can encour ..read more

Every year, Giving Tuesday happens around the same time as World AIDS Day, an annual global event that falls on December 1st and pays tribute to the lives lost and affected by the HIV/AIDS pandemic. Giving Tuesday is an opportunity for people to focus their holiday giving spirit on supporting non-profit organizations. This year, as an organization that has dedicated itself to HIV/AIDS awareness, prevention, and advocacy, MAX Ottawa hopes you will consider its work worthy of your support.   MAX Ottawa’s commitment to the health and wellness of the community means identi ..read more

Click HERE for the French version. | Cliquez ICI pour la version française. Dear Ottawa, Gatineau, and Champlain LIHN community, I’m very excited to be writing this update to let the community know what we have been up to at MAX’s Harm Reduction programs and what we are currently working on for the near future. Tea 2 Go – Harm Reduction Dispensing Program First of all, we would like to welcome our new Harm Reduction Distribution Worker Torin to the MAX team! He will be taking over the day-to-day operations of our harm reduction supplies distribution and will be helping us reinvigorate our out ..read more