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Health

Health is a core pillar of concern for LGBTQ2S+ people. Pink Triangle Press (PTP), Xtra’s parent company, recognizes the need for science-based and shame-free information about your health. PTP believes its new digital publication, Script, can help expand what’s available. Please visit Script.Health for health stories that previously would have been published on this page by Xtra.

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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Gay Men’s Health Summit calls for greater health literacy
Health

Gay Men’s Health Summit calls for greater health literacy

2014 edition also saw first-ever panel workshop on cancer prevention for men

By Nathaniel Christopher
Sky Gilbert honoured in laneway-naming ceremony
Culture

Sky Gilbert honoured in laneway-naming ceremony

Buddies co-founder says it’s important to recognize marginalized people

By HG Watson
Funding shortfall strands trans people without assessment in BC
Power

Funding shortfall strands trans people without assessment in BC

UPDATE: Advocates welcome province’s bid to make changes to services

By Natasha Barsotti
Helping LGBT seniors make end-of-life preparations
Health

Helping LGBT seniors make end-of-life preparations

New Canadian study to assess needs and empower seniors, professor says

By Shauna Lewis
The 2015 calendar where the men all have very big hoses
Love & Sex

The 2015 calendar where the men all have very big hoses

By Raziel Reid
Stephen Andrews, saving lives
Culture

Stephen Andrews, saving lives

Visual artist’s latest work is an education in HIV status through abstract painting

By Chris Dupuis
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Morrissey reveals he has cancer
Culture

Morrissey reveals he has cancer

By Raziel Reid
Bad blood
Power

Bad blood

Let’s tell Canadian Blood Services what we think about MSM blood ban

By Michael Lyons
Community through Cocaine Anonymous
Health

Community through Cocaine Anonymous

Organization’s Southern Ontario convention features speakers from around the globe

By Serafin LaRiviere
The 519 launches LGBT senior care initiative
Health

The 519 launches LGBT senior care initiative

Senior care and research becomes new priority for community centre

By Daniela Costa
An ounce of prevention
Health

An ounce of prevention

A PrEP user talks about his personal experience with the drug

By Julie Cruikshank
Study finds more gay men now die of suicide than HIV
Health

Study finds more gay men now die of suicide than HIV

More gay and bisexual men die from suicide after age 30, researcher says

By Nathaniel Christopher
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