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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.

Does lighting up increase HIV risk?
Ottawa

Does lighting up increase HIV risk?

Oral sex transmission is the burning question

By Joseph Couture
Medical prejudices still linger
Ottawa

Medical prejudices still linger

Suki Lee finds a brand new office full of old ideas

By Suki Lee
Slutty young virgins
Toronto

Slutty young virgins

Will same-sex marriage turn us into hypocrites?

By Paul Gallant
Reclaiming & exclaiming
Toronto

Reclaiming & exclaiming

Personal navigations through treacherous territory

By Rinaldo Walcott
Hooked on fags
Toronto

Hooked on fags

Toronto lacks programs to help queers quit

By Nancy Irwin
Expanding sexual possibilities
Toronto

Expanding sexual possibilities

Disability doesn’t have to get in the way

By Jennifer O'Connor
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Resources/Links
Ottawa

Resources/Links

HIV and the era of cocktail treatments
Ottawa

HIV and the era of cocktail treatments

What you need to know

By Dr Paul MacPherson
New program takes aim at domestic violence
Ottawa

New program takes aim at domestic violence

Group sessions offered for abusive gay partners

By Rob Thomas
Crystal meth widows
Ottawa

Crystal meth widows

How speed is helping to spread HIV

By Calvin Fleming
Trends in dying
Toronto

Trends in dying

The old killers are still around

By Ann Silversides
Itching to move
Toronto

Itching to move

Hassle Free shedding its cramped quarters

By Paul Henderson
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In brief
Vancouver

In brief

Vancouver and national news

By Paul Gallant, Xtra West Staff
Doctoring the results
Toronto

Doctoring the results

Queer health coalition nabs $2.3-million

By Ian Mackenzie
Flying the rainbow flag
Ottawa

Flying the rainbow flag

Community health centres becoming inclusive

By Rob Thomas
The allure of the penis
Ottawa

The allure of the penis

The long and the short of it

By Blaine Marchand
Safer sex. Why all the confusion?
Ottawa

Safer sex. Why all the confusion?

Sorting through the risks and the rewards

By Dr Paul MacPherson
Safer Sex Now
Vancouver

Safer Sex Now

Survey finds education needed

By Gareth Kirkby
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