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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.

Vancouver villains: Newsmakers 2014
Power

Vancouver villains: Newsmakers 2014

The people who shaped our year for the worse

By Robin Perelle
National crisis line for trans people expands to Canada
Health

National crisis line for trans people expands to Canada

Trans Lifeline is founded and staffed by trans people

By HG Watson
McGill studies HPV transmission among gay and bisexual men
Health

McGill studies HPV transmission among gay and bisexual men

Carrageenan, a sea algae extract, may be key ingredient to protecting against HPV

By Richard Burnett
BC won’t improve intake policies for LGBT seniors entering care
Health

BC won’t improve intake policies for LGBT seniors entering care

Ministry says Qmunity’s recommendation would violate human rights

By Shauna Lewis
12-year-old boy kills himself after joining cheerleading squad
Culture

12-year-old boy kills himself after joining cheerleading squad

By Raziel Reid
One in 10 people are gay? Not even close
Health

One in 10 people are gay? Not even close

Studies poke holes in a statistical sacred cow — especially where lesbians are concerned

By Niko Bell
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Out umpire, padlocked privates and the year of the gay athlete
The Daily Package

Out umpire, padlocked privates and the year of the gay athlete

Your Daily Package of newsy and naughty bits from around the world

By Niko Bell
Parents publish retraction on trans son’s gender 20 years later
Love & Sex

Parents publish retraction on trans son’s gender 20 years later

By Raziel Reid
Thinking twice about reporting HIV nondisclosure
Power

Thinking twice about reporting HIV nondisclosure

AIDS Action Now video campaign examines stigma surrounding HIV

By HG Watson
Anger on World AIDS Day
Opinion

Anger on World AIDS Day

Can we finally let go?

By Michael Burtch
Phallometrics, indoctrination and HIV lite
The Daily Package

Phallometrics, indoctrination and HIV lite

Your Daily Package of newsy and naughty bits from around the world

By Niko Bell
VIDEO: PrEP approval in Canada stuck in limbo
Health

VIDEO: PrEP approval in Canada stuck in limbo

Canadians forced to depend on off-label prescriptions

By Frank Prendergast
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Dispelling the stigma of HIV
Power

Dispelling the stigma of HIV

Canadian AIDS Society hopes World AIDS Day will provide support

By Adrienne Ascah
World AIDS Day tone shifting but need remains, advocates say
Power

World AIDS Day tone shifting but need remains, advocates say

Planned events are lower-key but number holding fairly steady across Canada

By Grace Cameron
How to enjoy sex with erectile dysfunction
Opinion

How to enjoy sex with erectile dysfunction

A hard penis is not strictly necessary for satisfying sex

By Pega Ren
Health Initiative for Men expands services to Fraser Valley
Health

Health Initiative for Men expands services to Fraser Valley

Study shows gay and bi men outside Vancouver could be better served

By Nathaniel Christopher
Ellen Page, lumbersexuals and an ex-gay dance remix
The Daily Package

Ellen Page, lumbersexuals and an ex-gay dance remix

Your Daily Package of newsy and naughty bits from around the world

By Niko Bell
Winnipeg sees biggest outbreak of syphilis in 23 years
Health

Winnipeg sees biggest outbreak of syphilis in 23 years

Online hookups present challenges for outreach to people who may be infected

By Natasha Barsotti
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