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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.

Over 1,000 Ontario trans folk stuck on wait-list
Health

Over 1,000 Ontario trans folk stuck on wait-list

Initial assessment at Centre for Addiction and Mental Health still a bottleneck

By Arshy Mann
Rediscovering a Longtime Companion
Arts

Rediscovering a Longtime Companion

How this lesser-known gay film stands up 25 years later

By Ryan English
Truvada maker seeks PrEP approval in Canada
Power

Truvada maker seeks PrEP approval in Canada

Gilead Sciences files application with Health Canada

By Nathaniel Christopher
How to clean your uncircumcised penis
Opinion

How to clean your uncircumcised penis

Is an increase in foreskin smegma a cause for concern?

By Pega Ren
AIDS Committee of Ottawa celebrates 30 years
Culture

AIDS Committee of Ottawa celebrates 30 years

Community group reflects on the past and the future

By Adrienne Ascah
Youth Line celebrates 20 years

Youth Line celebrates 20 years

The support service updates its look, services and technology for LGBT kids across Ontario

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Syphilis on the rise in gay men

Syphilis on the rise in gay men

Ottawa Public Health sees an alarming spike and encourages men to get tested

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New study on average penis size may surprise you
Opinion

New study on average penis size may surprise you

Men ‘seem to have a very distorted picture of what [size] other men are,’ says researcher

By Pega Ren
Barebacking by the numbers
Health

Barebacking by the numbers

There is no barebacking crisis going on among gay men, but neither is it going away

By Niko Bell
The blood, sweat and queers behind Pride
Culture

The blood, sweat and queers behind Pride

EnQueery looks at the history behind Toronto Pride

By Andrew Jacome
BC to fund HPV vaccine for boys and gay men under 26 years old
Power

BC to fund HPV vaccine for boys and gay men under 26 years old

Health Initiative for Men applauds new funding but asks why it stops at age 26

By Nathaniel Christopher
Pan Am torch carried by out trans person
Power

Pan Am torch carried by out trans person

Martine Stonehouse will carry the Pan Am torch July 9 in downtown Toronto

By HG Watson
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The case for HPV vaccines for Canadian gay men
Power

The case for HPV vaccines for Canadian gay men

Why isn’t the vaccine funded universally?

By HG Watson
Ottawa groups talk about LGBT violence
Power

Ottawa groups talk about LGBT violence

Beyond the Wheel speakers shed light on abuse, support

By Adrienne Ascah
A Canadian history of AIDS activism
Power

A Canadian history of AIDS activism

AIDS Activist History Project documents grief, urgency, anger and courage

By Pat Johnson
Mylan Relay for Hope arrives in Ottawa
Power

Mylan Relay for Hope arrives in Ottawa

National relay raising funds for people living with HIV/AIDS

By Marco Vigliotti
Campaign asks Ontario to fund HPV vaccine for young men
Power

Campaign asks Ontario to fund HPV vaccine for young men

HPV-related cancer rates similar for men and women

By HG Watson
Toronto gathers to remember those lost to HIV and AIDS
Power

Toronto gathers to remember those lost to HIV and AIDS

Annual candlelight vigil promotes goal of zero new HIV and AIDS patients

By HG Watson
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