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If it’s one of the most personal and intimate choices a person can make, why is the US Supreme Court involved and what are the ramifications for women on both sides of the border? Roe v. Wade On June 24 the supreme court in the USA decided on the […]
You and your partner don’t need to be in the same room to have a good time s we continue to navigate life during pandemic times and follow associated health guidelines such as masking, social distancing, and quarantining, people may find it difficult to engage in sexual activity. However, […]
Do yourself a solid and go chat with your doctor if you struggle with painful periods or sex ndometriosis is a chronic inflammatory disease in which tissue grows on the outside of the uterus. A study of 30,000 Canadian women by Sukkbir Singh, a researcher from the Ottawa Hospital, and […]
Q: Is it possible to get pregnant using birth control? A: Yes! It is still possible to get pregnant using birth control. The only 100 percent protection is abstinence. The chances of getting pregnant on birth control vary depending on the type of birth control you are taking. Hormonal birth […]
Bigger issue stems from the feminine hygiene industry touting unnecessary products to people who have not been given adequate sex education ecently, Vagisil has come under scrutiny for their newest line of personal products, OMV!, which is targeted towards teens. The line includes a wash, wipes, and a bikini soothing […]
The format of office hours may be different this year, but they are still there to help students. Video chats can be an alternate format to traditionally in-person office hours. (Photo courtesy of Anna Shvets/Pexels) ost professors and Teaching Assistants (TAs) have set office hours every week and, if they […]
With the global spread of COVID-19, many countries are recommending or forcing social distancing. But what does this mean for our sex lives? OVID-19 can be transmitted through saliva or mucus, which can be exchanged in close contact or through kissing. According to New York City Health, there is no […]
Is “talk nerdy to me” supposed to mean “talk dirty to me”? Also what does talk dirty mean? Yes, “Talk Nerdy to Me” is a play on the phrase “talk dirty to me.” Talking dirty is a form of sexual communication that occurs during sexual activity. It is sometimes […]
STIs, a primer exually transmitted infections (STIs) are spread through sexual contact, including vaginal, oral, and anal sex. Rita Isley, the Director of Community Health and Wellness at Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health, spoke with The Ontarion earlier this month to discuss STIs. According to Isley, Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health sees all STIs […]
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The Ontarion publishes independent, student-produced news, opinion, and commentary for University of Guelph students so that they can make informed decisions in their lives. To do this, The Ontarion provides learning opportunities and training in journalism, media production, leadership, board governance, and other aspects of nonprofit news.
The Ontarion is the University of Guelph’s independent student newspaper. It began in 1951 as part of the Ontario Agricultural College and then began to represent the entire University of Guelph once it amalgamated in 1964. The Ontarion incorporated in May 1970 as The Ontarion, Inc., a not-for-profit corporation registered with the province of Ontario.