Wrapping it up

These results demonstrate the consequences of inadequate sex education in Canada.

Youth still have questions, and these knowledge gaps are having serious effects on the health of our society.

Methodology

Methodology

What is the LetsStopAIDS Sex Lives Report?

It is LetsStopAIDS’ annual report that looks at the sex lives of Canadian youth. Using data from a nationally representative survey conducted by LetsStopAIDS, the Sex Lives Report is taking the temperature on the state of sex among youth in Canada. In 2023, the survey and report focus on understanding the state of sexual education in Canada, what youth are and are not learning, and how it is impacting their sex lives.

How was the survey conducted?

This online study was conducted by LetsStopAIDS among a representative sample of 1,090 Canadians 18-24 years who are members of the Angus Reid Forum. The sample was balanced and weighted on gender and region. The survey was conducted in English and French.

For comparison purposes only, a randomized sample of n=1,090 would yield a margin of error of +/1 3.1 percentage points, 19 times out of 20. All sample surveys and polls may be subject to other sources of error, including, but not limited to coverage error, and measurement error. The Angus Reid Forum is Canada’s most well-known and trusted online public opinion asdfsd.

community consisting of engaged residents across the country who answer surveys on topical issues that matter to all Canadians.

How were respondents' data protected?

LetsStopAIDS and Angus Reid Group are committed to protecting the privacy and confidentiality of personal information collected. To ensure anonymity, Angus Reid Group assigned each respondent a unique panelist ID. The survey captured the IDs of the panelists who completed the survey and appended it to the data file shared with LetsStopAIDS. All survey data is stored on secured servers located in Canada.

Additional Questions?

If you have additional questions about the methodology, or if you'd like to request the LetsStopAIDS Sex Lives Report for precise data manipulation and survey question wording, please contact slr@LetsStopAIDS.org

Endnotes

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World Health Organization (2 23, July 2 ) Who releases new guidance to improve testing and diagnosis of sexually transmitted infections World Health Organization https://www who int/news/ item/2 - 7-2 23-who-releases-new-guidance-toimprove-testing-and-diagnosis-of-sexuallytransmitted-infections/

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Smith, A (2 23, July 11) Ottawa gives Alberta $12million to address increase in sexually transmitted infections The Globe and Mail https:// www theglobeandmail com/canada/alberta/articlesti-sexual-health-funding/

Jonsa, S (2 23, May 11) HIV rates among indigenous people spike in Manitoba APTN News https:// www aptnnews ca/national-news/hiv-rates-spikeamong-indigenous-people-in-manitoba/

Mehler, A (2 23, March 31) Syphilis cases in babies skyrocket in Canada amid health care failures The Globe and Mail https://www theglobeandmail com/ canada/article-syphilis-cases-in-babies-skyrocket-incanada-amid-health-care-failures/

1930 - 2023

Dedicated to Sue Johanson

Canadian Registered Nurse & Sex Educator

As a registered charity built by the hands of thousands of volunteers around the world, our special thanks to these people who are dedicated to pursuing our purpose and values.

We also want to thank Dr. Yvonne Su for her support with the 2023 LetsStopAIDS Sex Lives Project.

Publication Date: October 2023

ISBN: 978-1-7381438-0-1

Citation: LetsStopAIDS Sex Lives Report: The Impact of Sex-Ed on the Sexual Behaviour of Young Canadians

Designers: Eric Yin, Jenna Buchwitz, Dana Won

Photography: Ben Bruce, Bram Mahaputra

Data Analysts: Dr. Yvonne Su, Gabrial Brown, Sarah DeBueno, Bhavika Karla, Sydney Sulivan, Ancy Jose

Survey Question Input: Tatiana Goulart, Dr. Yvonne Su, Gabrial Brown, Adalia Knight, Ainslee Bisette, Sarah DeBueno, Bhavika Karla, Sydney Sulivan, Ancy Jose

Editors: Shamin Mohamed Jr., Dr. Gerson Scheidweiler, Dr. Yvonne Su, Gabrial Brown

LetsStopAIDS is Canada’s Youth-HIV charity built by volunteers, that focuses on HIV prevention and knowledge exchange by engaging young people and fostering leadership. Founded in 2004, we are a global network of over 400 youth-HIV leaders in over 20 countries. LetsStopAIDS focuses on providing meaningful virtual and in-person opportunities that motivate volunteers to share knowledge, resources and support to youth affected by HIV.

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