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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.

Trans Sask releases the first detailed look at the province’s trans community
Identity

Trans Sask releases the first detailed look at the province’s trans community

A trans-led research team spent a year compiling data from hundreds of survey responses

By V.S. Wells
Two-Spirit youth gift-giving project demonstrates the power of community care
Indigenous

Two-Spirit youth gift-giving project demonstrates the power of community care

The project hopes to alleviate the loneliness and alienation the youth might face during the winter

By Mzwandile Poncana
Canadian LGBTQ2S+ youth more likely to have eating disorders, says study
Health

Canadian LGBTQ2S+ youth more likely to have eating disorders, says study

Researchers hope the study will help clinicians recognize that “eating disorders impact not only cisgender women”

By V.S. Wells
Republicans are coming for bodily autonomy. Why won’t Democrats take a stand?
Health

Republicans are coming for bodily autonomy. Why won’t Democrats take a stand?

OPINION: The Respect for Marriage Act passed without a hitch—but Republicans still seek to control queer and trans bodies at all costs 

By Jude Ellison S. Doyle
LGBTQ2S+ people disproportionately experience intimate partner violence
Relationships

LGBTQ2S+ people disproportionately experience intimate partner violence

New study examines the nature of intimate partner violence in queer and trans communities

By Emma Bainbridge
This trailblazing clinic is helping trans people in Brazil get the healthcare they need
Trans Health

This trailblazing clinic is helping trans people in Brazil get the healthcare they need

The João W. Nery Outpatient Clinic gives trans patients access to social worker, psychologist, an endocrinologist and general practitioner

By André Aram
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Ten trans lawyers just got appointed to the Supreme Court bar. Here’s why that matters
Politics

Ten trans lawyers just got appointed to the Supreme Court bar. Here’s why that matters

OPINION: With these appointments, trans people will be able to argue for themselves, just as the most important trans rights cases start to hit the high court

By Katelyn Burns
The pandemic isn’t over—and queer people shouldn’t be acting like it is
Health

The pandemic isn’t over—and queer people shouldn’t be acting like it is

ANALYSIS: As a community, we talk a good talk about keeping each other safe, so why aren’t we doing it now? 

By Dev Ramsawakh
Oklahoma lawmakers are pushing one of the most restrictive anti-trans medical care bills yet
Trans Health

Oklahoma lawmakers are pushing one of the most restrictive anti-trans medical care bills yet

The bill, which was filed by Rep. Jim Olsen, could force trans people under the age of 21 to medically detransition, if they’ve already begun transitioning

By Ursula Muñoz S.
Is Canada’s blood ban really over?
Ask an Expert

Is Canada’s blood ban really over?

A public health researcher weighs in on what queer and trans people need to know about donating blood in Canada

By Cassandra Kislenko
Some queer men in the U.S. may soon be allowed to donate blood
Health

Some queer men in the U.S. may soon be allowed to donate blood

Under the new policy, all blood donors would be individually assessed for “risk,” regardless of their sexuality 

By Maddy Mahoney
New HIV clusters are appearing after years of delayed testing
Sexual Health

New HIV clusters are appearing after years of delayed testing

On World AIDS Day, advocates hope the Canadian government will address the pandemic-caused backlog in testing that’s putting communities—especially young queer people—at risk

By Kevin Hurren
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Canada’s federal health minister understands the problems with HIV funding, but is vague about solutions
Politics

Canada’s federal health minister understands the problems with HIV funding, but is vague about solutions

Jean-Yves Duclos addresses concerns raised by community groups 

By Dale Smith
The WHO just changed the name of monkeypox to ‘mpox.’ Here’s why 
Health

The WHO just changed the name of monkeypox to ‘mpox.’ Here’s why 

The decision comes after months of criticism from scientists and public health experts

By Diamond Yao
Trans people in Ontario are on the verge of losing a vital healthcare source
Trans Health

Trans people in Ontario are on the verge of losing a vital healthcare source

The Connect-Clinic can’t take new patients under Ontario’s new funding agreement with doctors

By Jackie Richardson
So, what happened to mpox?
Health

So, what happened to mpox?

Following a summer peak, new cases have steadily dropped—but it’s not all a success story

By Kevin Hurren
As we reimagine our healthcare systems, we can’t leave trans people behind
Trans Health

As we reimagine our healthcare systems, we can’t leave trans people behind

OPINION: The pandemic has left healthcare on the brink of collapse. We have a chance to rebuild better

By V. Jo Hsu
San Francisco launches guaranteed-income program for trans residents 
Politics

San Francisco launches guaranteed-income program for trans residents 

The program will give 55 trans people $1,200 a month for 18 months 

By Maddy Mahoney
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