| Here are a few partners that can really help you get Ready for Action: Condoms and gloves You can find condoms and gloves in all pharmacies and sex shops throughout Quebec. In Montreal, you can order all you need to organize a safe sex party through KONTAKT. Also in Montreal, there are two specialized shops in the Village: Priape, 1311 Ste-Catherine East (metro Beaudry) Wega, 930 Ste-Catherine East (metro Berri) Specialized vinyl gloves and medical equipment Dufort & Lavigne ltée 1227 rue Rachel East Lubes For lubricants there are a number of types and brands. You can usually find some in pharmacies but their selection of products will greatly vary. Sex shops also carry lubes and may have a better selection. Obviously the specialized shops in the Village offer the widest variety of types and brands. You will easily find the lube that's right for all your different needs. Getting Tested On the Island of Montréal there are some CLSC's who provide Anonymous HIV testing. There are several clinics that specialize in testing and have a predominantly gay male clientele. You can be sure to find a respectful service. Clinique médicale l’Actuel 514.524.1001 Clinique médicale du Quartier Latin (514) 285-5500 CLSC des Faubourgs, succursale Visitation 514.527.2361 poste 1995 CLSC Métro 514.934.0552 SPOT (rapid results HIV testing) 514-529-7768 (SPOT) You can also join an innovative projetc to promote testing. For more information, visit ATOMc. Here is another link to the complete list of STI screening centres in Quebec. Here you can find the screening centre closest to you: List of STI screening tests centres by region Community based organisations This site was helpful but did not answer all your questions? To get more information, don't hesitate to contact ACCM - AIDS Community Care Montreal. They offer a full range of services related to sexual health. If you live outside Montreal, visit the COCQ-SIDA website for a list of community organizations in your area. |