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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.

Bad bad gay vs good bad gay
Toronto

Bad bad gay vs good bad gay

The ‘He looks okay’ school of safe sex

By Ann Silversides
Surprise! You’re out
Toronto

Surprise! You’re out

AIDS web site broadcasts the names of its members

By Ann Silversides
Yell out, yell proud
Toronto

Yell out, yell proud

By Celène Adams
Pushing pot
Toronto

Pushing pot

Grit’s brain is stuck on puffing

By Rory MacDonald
Time, gentlemen, please
Toronto

Time, gentlemen, please

It’s last call at the solipsist saloon

By Kim Fullerton
Ignoring the real threat
Toronto

Ignoring the real threat

AIDS groups depend on governments & big drug companies

By Ann Silversides
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The joy & agony of non-monogamy
Toronto

The joy & agony of non-monogamy

Why one man sometimes just isn’t enough

By Kamal Al-Solaylee
Imagination is not reality
Toronto

Imagination is not reality

Prison rape fantasies are a sign of mental health

By Frank Prendergast
Searching for a rubber
Toronto

Searching for a rubber

Some bathhouses are ignoring safer sex

By Vern Smith
HIV internet site raises suspicions
Toronto

HIV internet site raises suspicions

AIDS activists worry about links to drug company

By Ann Silversides
Unknown odds
Toronto

Unknown odds

Mixing party drugs & HIV cocktails

By David Collins
Barebacking is a cherished act
Toronto

Barebacking is a cherished act

A younger generation takes a new approach to HIV & AIDS

By Tony Valenzuela
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Be vewy, vewy quiet
Toronto

Be vewy, vewy quiet

Pro-lifers sneak around out by the airport

By Celène Adams
Who’s doping who?
Toronto

Who’s doping who?

Shrill flyers treat party drugs the same

By David Collins
The skinny on GHB & Ecstasy
Health

The skinny on GHB & Ecstasy

By David Collins
Homos a threat to conception?
Toronto

Homos a threat to conception?

Quick, someone tell Human Life International about the gay baby boom!

By Celène Adams
St Mike’s, abortion & HLI
Health

St Mike’s, abortion & HLI

By Celène Adams
Strange brew
Toronto

Strange brew

Stirring up art, biology & culture

By Kim Fullerton
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