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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.

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
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
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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
You’ve tested positive. Now what?
Toronto

You’ve tested positive. Now what?

Get information & support fast, without overloading yourself

By Jeff Moore
PWAs can be healthy, but brain impaired
Toronto

PWAs can be healthy, but brain impaired

New drugs have extended life spans – & suffering from dementia

By Ann Silversides
Nutbars target Toronto
Toronto

Nutbars target Toronto

Human Life International comes to save the babies & cure the homos

By Celène Adams
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A lifetime of lost weekends
Toronto

A lifetime of lost weekends

Programs targeting gay & lesbian addicts help them keep clean

By Liz Phillips
Programs for lesbian and gay addicts
Addiction

Programs for lesbian and gay addicts

By Liz Phillips
‘What does God want for the future?’
Toronto

‘What does God want for the future?’

Drop in AIDS deaths has changed the work of gay spiritual leaders

By Ann Silversides
Sex for two days straight
Toronto

Sex for two days straight

Exploring the enduring appeal – and some of the risks – of ecstasy

By Jeff Moore
Dr Laura’s boot to the heart
Toronto

Dr Laura’s boot to the heart

Gayness is a ‘biological error,’ blathers radio shock-shrink

By Brent Ledger
Loving myself phatly
Toronto

Loving myself phatly

Toon Toon, the cabbage soup diet & my journey to self-acceptance

By Zahra Dhanani
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