Displaying all articles tagged:
Health is a core pillar of Xtra’s content … sexual health, mental health, trans health, reproductive health. From our recurring Ask an Expert series to our Ask Kai sex and relationship advice column to in-depth features on breaking medical news, we take a serious, science-based, shame-free approach to all aspects of your health.
Having the virus taught me Canada needs to do more to support people who get Mpox
OPINION: Ahead of a likely federal election next year, what can Canadians take away from the U.S., New Brunswick, Saskatchewan and B.C.?
Media and politicians like to fixate on the medical aspects of transition. But for most trans youth, social transition plays a much bigger part in their lives
From issues at school to considering going out of province for care, parents say things have gotten harder in Alberta
Queer historian Adam Zmith’s newest book allows us to dip our toes into the past of a common, yet stigmatized, kink
In reality, only around three percent of trans people experience some form of regret
Wherever there is a history of homophobia and transphobia, we also find a history of our people celebrating community, mutual care and joy
A new Liberal government doesn’t automatically mean the undoing of a year and a half of anti-LGBTQ2S+ policy changes
Politicians like Pierre Poilievre and Danielle Smith have set out to restrict their use. But what are these medications actually about?
The documentary discusses a catfisher who targeted Tegan for 16 years and the complicated nature of fan culture
No province in Canada performs bottom surgery on young people, and even top surgery is very rare
What does gender-affirming HRT actually look like for trans youth in Canada?
OPINION: opening up a dialogue with those we disagree with is key if we want to achieve widespread social change
Christian Nationalists are encouraging parents to homeschool and avoid LGBTQ2S+-inclusive education
ANALYSIS: Telling trans people to “just vote” isn’t helpful
Confronting sexual abuse among vulnerable communities and the steps survivors take toward recovery
Lead singer and lyricist reflects on the queer punk band’s album “Deflowered” ahead of their anniversary tour
OPINION: The narrative allows “gender critical” activists to deflect accusations of bigotry—and that’s dangerous
