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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.

Topline: Living in a post-pandemic theatre of the absurd
Xtra Weekly

Topline: Living in a post-pandemic theatre of the absurd

A vaccinated New Yorker attends a taping of “Saturday Night Live” and ponders the crucial relationship between performer and audience

By Zaina Arafat
My bath time ritual is the perfect pandemic salve
My Safe Space

My bath time ritual is the perfect pandemic salve

The joy of bathing is the pleasure of being partially or wholly unobserved in the steam

By Hannah Copestake
Meet Kissy Duerré, a fast-rising star on TikTok who embraces righteous politics and hard conversations
Media

Meet Kissy Duerré, a fast-rising star on TikTok who embraces righteous politics and hard conversations

With 600,000-plus followers, the trans TikTok creator talks to the world from her home in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan

By Niko Stratis
Yukon trans health-care coverage now the most comprehensive in Canada
Trans Health

Yukon trans health-care coverage now the most comprehensive in Canada

The territory’s newly-introduced policy provides a roadmap for the future of trans care in the country

By Fae Johnstone
How 5 LGBTQ2S+ organizations are serving our communities during the pandemic
Activism

How 5 LGBTQ2S+ organizations are serving our communities during the pandemic

The Canadian government has doled out funding to 76 queer and trans-centric organizations. Here’s a sample of how that money will be used

By Logan Summer
The novel ‘Milk Fed’ queers—and redeems—the manic pixie dream girl trope
Books

The novel ‘Milk Fed’ queers—and redeems—the manic pixie dream girl trope

Melissa Broder’s latest book is a delightfully deranged exploration of sex, food and faith

By Harron Walker
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I’m imperfect, but I’m trying to make change. How do I stop activists from dragging me?
Ask Kai: Advice for the Apocalypse

I’m imperfect, but I’m trying to make change. How do I stop activists from dragging me?

Kai advises a so-called “sellout” on how to navigate conflict and build boundaries within her community

By Kai Cheng Thom
For LGBTQ+ Nigerians, Twitter is home for unbridled queer celebration
Identity

For LGBTQ+ Nigerians, Twitter is home for unbridled queer celebration

In the community colloquially known as “Qwitter,” users find safety, comfort and joy with other queer folks—often for the first time

By January Ikeoluwa
A bisexual artist in Toronto discovers the queer joys of snail mail
Creating Community

A bisexual artist in Toronto discovers the queer joys of snail mail

The founder of Toronto’s Bi+ Arts Festival started a postcard exchange to foster a sense of belonging

By Catherine Jones
The unholy trinity of drugs, lockdowns and queers
Music

The unholy trinity of drugs, lockdowns and queers

Toronto singer Danny Dymond explores an unexpected toxic relationship in his latest release

By Rolyn Chambers
As an older trans man, do I have anything to offer the younger generation?
Ask Kai: Advice for the Apocalypse

As an older trans man, do I have anything to offer the younger generation?

Kai guides an elder on how to heal trauma and close the queer generation gap 

By Kai Cheng Thom
My phone, a window to a brave new queer world
My Safe Space

My phone, a window to a brave new queer world

Watching LGBTQ2S+ content on the small screen of my iPhone is queer escapism, freedom from my everyday mundanities

By Sarah Taher
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How rescue dogs embody the transformative power of unconditional love
The Xtra Long Read

How rescue dogs embody the transformative power of unconditional love

A unique bicontinental project, “Don’t You Want Me,” connects rescue dogs with trans and queer would-be owners

By andrea bennett
Chosen family versus COVID-19
Health

Chosen family versus COVID-19

The death of a dear friend inspires a writer to ask: Who gets to make decisions about your health care if you’re incapacitated?

By Nancy Irwin
A polyamorous couple decides that swapping stories of their sexual exploits isn’t enough
Creating Community

A polyamorous couple decides that swapping stories of their sexual exploits isn’t enough

A favourite sex club points the way with its online parties

By Tiffany Regaudie
Topline: The agony and ecstasy of a good cringe-watch
Xtra Weekly

Topline: The agony and ecstasy of a good cringe-watch

Philosopher king Dawson Leery offers a surprising balm from feeling “stressy and depressy”

By Lito Howse
A non-binary writer and editor banished from London starts an online zine
Creating Community

A non-binary writer and editor banished from London starts an online zine

Trapped in their parents’ house in Bristol, Sam Moore has found a whole new community of queer writers and editors

By Sam Moore
Is it okay to be angry when people don’t want to have sex with me?
Ask Kai: Advice for the Apocalypse

Is it okay to be angry when people don’t want to have sex with me?

Kai encourages a gay Asian man to celebrate his desirability and sexuality despite racism in the gay dating scene

By Kai Cheng Thom
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