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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.

SUCCESSES & FAILURES IN UN AIDS REPORT
Power

SUCCESSES & FAILURES IN UN AIDS REPORT

By Krishna Rau
The re-criminalization of queer sex
Love & Sex

The re-criminalization of queer sex

How law and stigma conspire to use HIV to turn gay men against each other

By Matt Mills
Study finds Toronto barebacker culture
Health

Study finds Toronto barebacker culture

Unsafe sex itself might be contagious

By Paul Henderson
Kick it
Health

Kick it

Harnessing gay peer pressure for good

By Nancy Irwin
Ban on gay blood under review
Power

Ban on gay blood under review

Will Canada join Portugal in allowing gays to donate?

By Douglas Boyce
First Tory disgraced
Power

First Tory disgraced

Vellacott reveals underbelly of Conservative caucus

By Gareth Kirkby
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Doing tina
Health

Doing tina

A candid look at the highs and lows of doing meth

By Shaun Proulx
Crystal meth in Ottawa’s gay community
Health

Crystal meth in Ottawa’s gay community

So far it’s not showing up in the data being collected

By Shaun Proulx
Thinking outside the boomer box
Toronto

Thinking outside the boomer box

Work for queer-friendly seniors services while you’ve got the energy

By Heather-Ann Brown
BC’s crystal meth focus ignores gay men
Power

BC’s crystal meth focus ignores gay men

Gay group brings own outreach to Davie Village

By Rob Salerno
Ban on gay blood under review
Power

Ban on gay blood under review

Decision expected by end of the year

By Douglas Boyce
Room in the bed for everyone
Toronto

Room in the bed for everyone

Reconsidering the similarities between polygamy & same-sex marriage

By Brenda Cossman
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Say ‘Ahhh’
Health

Say ‘Ahhh’

Queer Health Matters writes a prescription for wellness

By Barbara Brown
Liberals and NDP duck for cover
Canada

Liberals and NDP duck for cover

Queers and allies will have to lead fight

By Gareth Kirkby
Taking back the foreskin
Health

Taking back the foreskin

Rebuilding stolen erogenous tissues

By Matt Mills
Ban on queer blood under review
Power

Ban on queer blood under review

Decision expected by end of year

By Douglas Boyce
Educators oppose raising age
Canada

Educators oppose raising age

Law makes it harder to educate youth on safety

By Gareth Kirkby
The new axis of evil
Vancouver

The new axis of evil

Learning to love my 31-plus-inch waist

By Morgan Brayton
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