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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.

The different faces of sexual abuse

The different faces of sexual abuse

Confronting sexual abuse among vulnerable communities and the steps survivors take toward recovery

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‘We never stopped performing’: Pansy Division’s Jon Ginoli on honesty, legacy and queer joy 
Music

‘We never stopped performing’: Pansy Division’s Jon Ginoli on honesty, legacy and queer joy 

Lead singer and lyricist reflects on the queer punk band’s album “Deflowered” ahead of their anniversary tour

By Joelle Kidd
“Transing the gay away” is a fear-mongering myth
Dangerous Space

“Transing the gay away” is a fear-mongering myth

OPINION: The narrative allows “gender critical” activists to deflect accusations of bigotry—and that’s dangerous

By Kai Cheng Thom
‘What should I do? What would you do?’ are questions survivors of sexual abuse often ask when they first consider coming forward

‘What should I do? What would you do?’ are questions survivors of sexual abuse often ask when they first consider coming forward

When and how to seek legal advice after experiencing sexual trauma

Created for Gluckstein Lawyers
Busting the myths around transition regret and detransition
Trans Health

Busting the myths around transition regret and detransition

How many people regret their decision to receive gender-affirming care? Do people who detransition always regret their transitions?

By Charlotte Dalwood
J.D. Vance’s appointment is a big threat to bodily autonomy
Politics

J.D. Vance’s appointment is a big threat to bodily autonomy

OPINION: The Trump VP pick’s statements about LGBTQ2S+ issues and abortion raise serious red flags

By Katelyn Burns
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So you accidentally ate poop. Now what?
Sexual Health

So you accidentally ate poop. Now what?

Anal play during queer sex is bound to shake something loose. The question is: what happens when a little poop gets in your mouth?

By Kevin Hurren
Etsy crafts new puritanical policy
Censorship

Etsy crafts new puritanical policy

Opinion: Queer communities deserve platforms that won’t cast us off once they realize that queerness isn’t just rainbow pins and marketable slogans 

By Noelle Perdue
For families living in states with trans healthcare bans, Republicans have created an impossible situation
As Told To

For families living in states with trans healthcare bans, Republicans have created an impossible situation

I’m the mother of two trans girls living in Ohio. Our state is making our family choose between giving up our home and our rights

By Niki Schaefer
Running groups are getting queers—and their hearts—racing
Sports

Running groups are getting queers—and their hearts—racing

LGBTQ2S+ running groups are helping members find community, confidence and sometimes even love

By Paula Espinosa
The U.S. Supreme Court will weigh in on Tennessee’s youth gender-affirming care ban
Politics

The U.S. Supreme Court will weigh in on Tennessee’s youth gender-affirming care ban

OPINION: The case, which could affect future legislation restricting trans rights, should put us on guard

By Katelyn Burns
‘I Am: Celine Dion’ tackles the icon’s legacy from her own point of view
TV & Film

‘I Am: Celine Dion’ tackles the icon’s legacy from her own point of view

REVIEW: The film highlights an icon sorting out her life without the very thing that built her career

By Gabrielle Drolet
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Young and trans in Canada
Youth

Young and trans in Canada

Meet the young people and their families impacted by the surge in anti-trans policies across Canada

By Ziya Jones
No Pride without solidarity
History

No Pride without solidarity

Queer activism has never been solely in the service of LGBTQ+ people

By Jake Hall
Taking a holistic approach to gender-affirming care

Taking a holistic approach to gender-affirming care

GraceMed Mississauga is committed to supporting its patients’ journeys in a safe and inclusive space

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Keeping you motivated on your journey to quit smoking

Keeping you motivated on your journey to quit smoking

Just as everyone has a different story to tell, every person has a unique motivation for starting their quit journey

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What does U=U mean?
Sexual Health

What does U=U mean?

We break down ‘Undetectable equals Untransmittable,’ and what you should know about HIV treatment and prevention

By Paula Espinosa
Keeping up your big queer fitness regime abroad
Travel

Keeping up your big queer fitness regime abroad

An expert explains how to pack a decent workout into even the busiest itinerary

By Evan E. Lambert
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