Opinion | Xtra Magazine

People are sending sex toys to each other during the COVID-19 pandemic, and it’s beautiful

The owner of one of Canada’s most sex-positive and LGBTQ2-friendly sex toy stores talks about how customers are taking care of each other, plus its shortlist of most-loved sex toys

By Eternity Martis

The best LGBTQ2-friendly sex toys for masturbating when you have chronic pain

From wedges to hands-free toys and penis vibrators, these toys can make masturbation much easier

12 easy ways to spice up solo sex, according to a non-binary sex educator

Listening to audio porn, breathwork, edging—these are just some ways you can step up your masturbation game ASAP

By Jamie J. LeClaire

Naomi Campbell remains fabulous at 50

With her YouTube channel and her ‘Essence’ cover, the legendary 1990s supermodel is unedited, occasionally out-of-touch and utterly endearing

By Thomas Leblanc

The best LGBTQ2-friendly sex toys for partner play

Whether you live together, or the lockdown has made your relationship long-distance, sex toys can help you stay connected

‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ Season 12, Episode 12 power ranking: End of the road

By Kevin O’Keeffe

‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ Season 12, Episode 12 recap: We made it!

Our finalists are set after a Las Vegas Ruvue challenge

By Kevin O’Keeffe

Pandemic Pastimes

6 horror films to comfort (and scare you) during COVID-19

For LGBTQ2 people, horror films hold a special place in our hearts—especially during the pandemic

By Henry Giardina

‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ Season 12, Episode 11 power ranking: The show must go on

By Kevin O’Keeffe

‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ Season 12, Episode 11 recap: All my life I’ve had to fight

As a beloved fan favourite goes home, another survives, and a third thrives

By Kevin O’Keeffe

Why Peter MacKay is questioning trans rights

The Conservative leadership hopeful criticized an opponent’s support for trans people in a recent email blast to supporters. It’s a reminder of the stark division between gay rights and trans rights in Canada

‘Roaring bitch’ Patti LuPone is having a moment

Stealing scenes in ‘Hollywood’ and leading hungover virtual tours of her basement, the Broadway diva cements her legendary status

By Tranna Wintour

‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ Season 12, Episode 10 power ranking: Drag up your life

By Kevin O’Keeffe

‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ Season 12, Episode 10 recap: Fandom pays off

A group of six superfans get the opportunity of a lifetime

By Kevin O’Keeffe

Is ‘RuPaul’s Secret Celebrity Drag Race’ worth your time?

Fun distraction or dangerous precedent for the franchise? Why not both?

By Kevin O’Keeffe

Sex

Getting to the bottom of topping stereotypes

How gay sex became vulnerable to outdated hetero gender roles

By Alex V Green

‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ Season 12, Episode 9 power ranking: Approval ratings

By Kevin O’Keeffe

‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ Season 12, Episode 9 recap: Political cats

It’s been eight years since Sharon Needles won her season’s political challenge, so the office of Drag President is wide open

By Kevin O’Keeffe

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