Sexual and Reproductive Health
Reproductive Wellness
Contraception Distribution Program
You can get a wide variety of free contraceptives at the Wellness Lounge and the Student Health and Wellness Centre
- We offer ONE brand condoms, Kimono thin, latex-free, large, non-lubricated, oral/barriers dams, and internal (female) condoms.
- Not on campus? Sexitsmart.ca offers the same free contraceptives as above sent straight to your Ottawa/Gatineau home in discreet packaging.
- For large requests (100 condoms or other products), send us an email at [email protected]
Reproductive Health Product Distribution Program
- Free pregnancy tests (in collaboration with Planned Parenthood Ottawa) and environmentally friendly menstrual products such as pads, tampons, and pantyliners (in collaboration with the Period Project) are available.
- You can access them at the Wellness Lounge (UCU 203) and the Student Health and Wellness Centre during hours of operation.
Family Planning
Learn about the services offered at Planned Parenthood Ottawa, a pro-choice organization supporting informed sexual and reproductive health choice through education, counselling, information and referral services.
STBBI Testing
In person (booking)
For general STBBI testing, visit the Student Health and Wellness Centre.
For HIV testing, the University of Ottawa, in partnership with Somerset West Community Health Centre, offers free weekly rapid anonymous HIV testing on Wednesdays between 12pm-3pm. If you are looking to get tested for HIV, you can:
- book your appointment online
- drop-in at UCU 203 during testing hours
- call the Wellness Lounge at 613-562-5800 ext. 4372 during their hours of operation
Getakit
GetaKit offers free HIV self-test kits delivered right to your home or by curbside pickup to a location convenient to you.
How does it work?
- The HIV self-testing kit is designed to be extremely simple and safe to use. You’ll need to draw a small blood sample from your fingertip that will be analyzed for HIV antibodies by the testing device.
- But don’t worry, everything you need to perform the test will be inside the kit, alongside thorough instructions, detailed labels, and a phone number to reach out to in case you have questions or encounter any issues.
Where can I get a GetaKit?
- For pick-up on campus, visit the Wellness Lounge (UCU 203) during their hours of operation. You need to register online to pick up your kit from the Wellness Lounge.
