SexPlus Sexual Health Week 2026
Taking place during Sexual Health Week (February 8-14, 2026), SexPlus Week is an annual campaign to encourage Canadians to spark conversations, challenge misinformation, and create space for asking more, learning more, and knowing more about sexual health.
During a time dominated by increasing reliance on AI, misinformation campaigns, and growing stigma against gender identity, sexuality, and sexual health, SexPlus 2026 zooms in on knowing how AI and other technologies will impact our sexual health and rights.
Artificial intelligence is here—it’s in our phones, our newsfeeds, and even our classrooms. AI comes with questions about how it will impact our relationships with technology and each other, whether we are parents, in the dating scene, or simply looking for information about our sexual health and rights.
AI is an increasing part of our everyday lives—even when it comes to our sexual health! It’s fast and easy to ask an AI chatbot a quick question about sexually transmitted infections (STIs), the difference between birth control options, or even asking advice on how to have “the talk” with your kids. Together, we can challenge barriers to information and create space so everyone can ask more, learn more, and know more about how AI will impact our health, our rights, and our futures
In 2025, nearly a billion (with a B!) people used an AI chatbot every week. That’s a lot of people, and a lot of questions. But how do we know we are getting accurate information?
- Look for information from trusted sources like Action Canada’s Sexual Health Hub, your local sexual health centre, medical professionals, or sex education resources.
- Talk about sex(ual health)! Talk to friends, parents, or partners to see if what you found seems real or needs more research!
- The more openly we can talk about sexual health, the easier it is for people to ask questions and find answers.
- Boundaries are an important part of all relationships. This includes our relationships with technology like AI. Rather than becoming dependent on billionaire-run chatbots, we can choose to turn to resources created by real people, for real people.
Want to learn more about AI and sexual health? Join the Canadian Medical Association on February 11, 2026 at 12 pm CST for a webinar about how people are accessing online sexual health information, the impact of misinformation, and the role of artificial intelligence (AI) in promoting sexual health.
Students and staff can visit the Campus Well-Being team during Sexual Health Week to pick up helpful resources, Valentine’s day cookies and most importantly, safe-sex supplies. Students are also encouraged to contribute to our virtual photo wall!
Come find us in the Spectrum Lounge at NDC on February 12 from 11:30 am to 1 pm and in the Dining Hall at EDC on February 13 from 11:30 am to 1 pm.