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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.

Syphilis risk
Health

Syphilis risk

By Tamara Letkeman
Openly HIV-positive candidate running for office in Ontario
Power

Openly HIV-positive candidate running for office in Ontario

Pighin wants to make a stand for people living with AIDS

By Rob Salerno
The perils of viral apartheid
Canada

The perils of viral apartheid

Hanging on the telephone?

By Shawn Syms
HIV case in court
Power

HIV case in court

By Robin Perelle
PTS moves to 251 Bank St
Culture

PTS moves to 251 Bank St

Pink Triangle Services scores office in building with ACO, Bruce House

By Laura Mueller
Hey, cocksucker
Ottawa

Hey, cocksucker

Nicholas Little wraps his soft red lips around oral sex

By Nicholas Little
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Nova Scotia lacks hospice services
Health

Nova Scotia lacks hospice services

Halifax promoter holds fundraiser for Casey House

By Adam Bemma
Don’t wash after sex, study suggests
Health

Don’t wash after sex, study suggests

Implications for anal intercourse unclear

By Brent Creelman
Embracing harm reduction could revitalize queer politics
Power

Embracing harm reduction could revitalize queer politics

Pipe dreams & real lives

By Shawn Syms
Queer Moments in Harm Reduction
Health

Queer Moments in Harm Reduction

By Shawn Syms
Harm reduction: Just the facts ma’am
Health

Harm reduction: Just the facts ma’am

Frontline workers and health professionals speak out

By Melanie Wood
EVENTS: WAYV reunion
Health

EVENTS: WAYV reunion

Defunct support group helped thousands of queer youth

By James Burrell
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‘Male enhancement’ and the cult of the phallus
Health

‘Male enhancement’ and the cult of the phallus

Hard times

By Brett Josef Grubisic
ON THE WEB: Jockohomo
Culture

ON THE WEB: Jockohomo

Painters, nudists, writers, weight lifters

By John Webster
Neurosyphilis cases up across Canada and US
Health

Neurosyphilis cases up across Canada and US

Public health officials point to lax safer-sex practices

By Julie Weisberg
Battle to evict Nanaimo’s gay bar heats up
Power

Battle to evict Nanaimo’s gay bar heats up

Private investigator alleges criminal and ‘bizarre’ behaviour

By Nathaniel Christopher
How do police investigate allegations of failure to disclose HIV status?
Power

How do police investigate allegations of failure to disclose HIV status?

By Krishna Rau
Hospitals agree to share patient information with police
Power

Hospitals agree to share patient information with police

Details about HIV status require warrant

By Krishna Rau
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