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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.

You’re the boss…a real Abtastic finale this time
Health

You’re the boss…a real Abtastic finale this time

By Sean Horlor
Coming out and the pitfalls of freedom
Vancouver

Coming out and the pitfalls of freedom

Navigating gaysian adult life

By Nelson Wong
Manitoba rejects funding for trans surgeries
Power

Manitoba rejects funding for trans surgeries

NDP government makes decision behind closed doors

By Kaj Hasselriis
Dosti revival
Health

Dosti revival

South Asian support group returns after hiatus

By James Burrell
Man charged with attempted murder for HIV nondisclosure
Power

Man charged with attempted murder for HIV nondisclosure

Details of the case not yet revealed

By Julia Garro
BC premier’s multi-million dollar AIDS prevention proposal ignores gay men: Banks
Power

BC premier’s multi-million dollar AIDS prevention proposal ignores gay men: Banks

Says gay community has fastest HIV infection rate of any community

By Jeremy Hainsworth
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More film reviews: Shorts & features
Arts

More film reviews: Shorts & features

Crazy, sparkly, steamy stuff at Inside Out

By Gordon Bowness, Mike Vokins
Progress on the HIV-criminalization front
Toronto

Progress on the HIV-criminalization front

By Matt Mills
Charlie Glickman wants us to get comfortable, get informed & get off
Love & Sex

Charlie Glickman wants us to get comfortable, get informed & get off

Interview with San Francisco sex guru

By Marcus McCann
AIDS Calgary changes fundraising tactics
Power

AIDS Calgary changes fundraising tactics

High-profile party dropped as economy falters

By Kevin Allen
Canadian bacon
Health

Canadian bacon

By Scott Dagostino
Liberals pass resolution to end gay organ donor ban
Power

Liberals pass resolution to end gay organ donor ban

Gay Toronto MP Rob Oliphant wants to see new party policy put into legislation

By Dale Smith
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Classy!
Health

Classy!

By Scott Dagostino
“Does The Horrific Taste Of Vagina Become Less Vomitous As I Get Used To Oral?”
Culture

“Does The Horrific Taste Of Vagina Become Less Vomitous As I Get Used To Oral?”

By Sean Horlor
It’s that time of year again!
Toronto Diary

It’s that time of year again!

By Rob Salerno
Food poisoning Pt 2
Arts

Food poisoning Pt 2

By Sean Horlor
That’s not funny
Arts

That’s not funny

An outrageous comic tests positive in Sky Gilbert’s I Have AIDS

By Serafin LaRiviere
What’s wrong with being a whore?
Toronto

What’s wrong with being a whore?

By Shaun Proulx
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