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Health

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.

Blowjob does not represent a criminal risk of HIV transmission
Power

Blowjob does not represent a criminal risk of HIV transmission

Crown stays assault charge in Hamilton oral sex case

By Neil McKinnon
Conservative culture of deceit – drink!
Health

Conservative culture of deceit – drink!

By dale_smith
Mark, Mike Hoolboom’s difficult documentary
Arts

Mark, Mike Hoolboom’s difficult documentary

See it at Hot Docs on May 1 or 9

By Chaos McKenzie
Poetry: Wait Until Late Afternoon
Arts

Poetry: Wait Until Late Afternoon

Brushes between boozy friends & alcoholic fathers

By Marcus McCann
Pride Toronto funding issue hits national TV
Activism

Pride Toronto funding issue hits national TV

By Lina Harper
Man with Hep C may face 14 years for spitting at a cop
Power

Man with Hep C may face 14 years for spitting at a cop

Exaggerated charges based on bad science are the real aggravated assault

By Shawn Syms
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Rob Oliphant talks about homeless veterans
Health

Rob Oliphant talks about homeless veterans

By dale_smith
Weights: Before Photos
Health

Weights: Before Photos

By Sean Horlor
Denial of needle and syringe programs to prisoners is cruel
Canada

Denial of needle and syringe programs to prisoners is cruel

How to make your own syringe – and why you should never have to

By Shawn Syms
Finally moving off the Guergis tale (sorta)
Human Rights

Finally moving off the Guergis tale (sorta)

By Xtra Editor
CHVI study – Day Two
Health

CHVI study – Day Two

By dale_smith
Red zoned
Power

Red zoned

Ottawa’s love affair with bail conditions (and breaches) continues

By Neil McKinnon
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CALM raid leaves many in the cold
Power

CALM raid leaves many in the cold

PHAs who use medical marijuana left in legal limbo

By Dayna Shereck
CHVI study – Day One
Power

CHVI study – Day One

By dale_smith
UPDATE: HIV-positive gay man on trial
Power

UPDATE: HIV-positive gay man on trial

Sex with low viral load and condoms still risky: Crown

By Nathaniel Christopher
Calgary’s “Dr Shock” arrested and charged with sexual abuse
Power

Calgary’s “Dr Shock” arrested and charged with sexual abuse

Ex-gay movement flourishes in Canada despite facts, says documentary filmmaker

By Jenn Ruddy
Criminalization of herpes signals a turn for the worse
Love & Sex

Criminalization of herpes signals a turn for the worse

Man arrested and charged with aggravated sexual assault

By Shawn Syms
Hassle free? Lower-risk gays turned away at sexual health clinic
Health

Hassle free? Lower-risk gays turned away at sexual health clinic

By Marcus McCann
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