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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.
Kai on how to care for yourself while waiting for gender-affirming care
Kai suggests ways an isolated gay man can live out his stories of need and pain
For a long time, alcohol worked to suppress my questioning—until my questions became too powerful to ignore
Now, rates of transmission are up, especially among young Canadians
Delicate yet sturdy, these little marvels can hold multitudes
Nurse practitioner Miles Harris answers every question—and we mean EVERY question—you might have about fisting
A recent study finds a correlation, but whether the tone of these portrayals also affect referrals remains unanswered
There have been terrific experiences and terrible ones; then there’s all those dick and ass pics
Ice cream and orgasms for the apocalypse!
Our current system is a nightmare; it’s time to dream differently
Whether virtual or IRL, here are the steps to get you in the mood and in the door
For many drag performers, the easy access to party drugs and alcohol in the queer bar scene can lead to regular substance use and addiction
Queer family medicine practitioner Katherine Gardner explains the ins and outs of basic body modifications
We know queer and trans folks are paying a higher price during the pandemic but with little data collection, our health needs are being marginalized
In my queer household, we’ve avoided the unequal gendered division of labour, but I still feel like a failure as a mother—and failed by a system that neglects the most vulnerable
