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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.
Study out of the Netherlands goes against what majority of Americans say about adolescent hormone therapy
To mark spina bifida awareness month, queer and trans folks with the condition share their anger, their hopes and their joys
From vibrators to strokers, these sex toys are perfect for people who don’t want to prioritize penetration during masturbation or partnered play
Mexico’s largest state legalized same-sex marriage last week and parliament took a historic vote to ban conversion therapy
Conservative lawmakers are “trying to come between youth and the care that they need,” sources tell Xtra
OPINION: A new law in Oklahoma takes its cues from hateful online campaigns
Following years of oral PrEP’s slow uptake, a new innovation is generating excitement around the highly effective drug
Senate Bill 107, signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom last week, protects trans youth and their families from out-of-state prosecution
The study comes at a time when trans healthcare is increasingly under fire in political and social arenas
The research suggests racialized and trans and non-binary students face greater suicide risks
The reforms, promised by Prime Minister Robert Abela, are the latest in a series of progressive reforms around LGBTQ+ rights
It took having surgery, getting sober and retiring my party girl status to realize just how much we need each other as queers—here’s how I found my way back to community
Researchers suggest that individuals and governments need to do more to limit the disease’s spread
Federal underfunding to HIV/AIDS organizations is estimated to be over $123 million—people want that to change
The full implications of this ruling are currently unclear, with contraceptives also on the line
The Trevor Project said the calls increased wait times for actual queer and trans youth seeking help
From homophobic microaggressions to being denied gender-affirming care, LGBTQ2S+ seniors and their caregivers face added barriers to accessing proper support
The court issued a permanent injunction against mandates protecting trans access to care
