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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.

Legal expert says French gay blood ban is unfair
Power

Legal expert says French gay blood ban is unfair

Advocate-general tells court sexual orientation doesn’t justify prohibition

By Natasha Barsotti
ACO has big plans for Ottawa Pride
Culture

ACO has big plans for Ottawa Pride

New campaign encourages testing, pays homage to history

By Julie Cruikshank
Most new HIV cases in BC are gay or bi men, report finds
Health

Most new HIV cases in BC are gay or bi men, report finds

New diagnoses growing steadily among young men born 1980 and later

By Jeremy Hainsworth
The Reading List for July 15, 2014
Culture

The Reading List for July 15, 2014

By Simon Thibault
WHO recommends MSM take antiretroviral drugs
Power

WHO recommends MSM take antiretroviral drugs

Organization says HIV infection rates in this group still high

By Natasha Barsotti
Nash Grier tells his 8.7 million followers AIDS is a fag thing
Power

Nash Grier tells his 8.7 million followers AIDS is a fag thing

By Raziel Reid
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Counting the bodies
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Counting the bodies

Sean Strub’s memoir of politics, sex, AIDS and survival

By Terri Schlichenmeyer
WorldPride human rights panel looks at cultural politics of HIV
Power

WorldPride human rights panel looks at cultural politics of HIV

Ottawa attendees consider the ongoing stigma and complexities of HIV

By Julie Cruikshank
Gay U of T student launches Ally Blood Bank
Toronto Diary

Gay U of T student launches Ally Blood Bank

By Jeremy Feist
The Reading List for June 27, 2014
Culture

The Reading List for June 27, 2014

By Simon Thibault
Casual sex is good for your mental health
Health

Casual sex is good for your mental health

By Raziel Reid
AIDS Vigil speakers reflect on 30 years of remembrance
Power

AIDS Vigil speakers reflect on 30 years of remembrance

Barbara Hall and researcher Henry Luyombya to co-host June 24 event

By HG Watson
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Pre-Pride primpin’
Health

Pre-Pride primpin’

Some technical suggestions for facial rejuvenation

Unleashing the animal within
Culture

Unleashing the animal within

By Raziel Reid
WorldPride’s condom sponsorship deal called unethical
Power

WorldPride’s condom sponsorship deal called unethical

Durham AIDS committee protests decision to distribute only Trojan

By HG Watson
Texas Republican Party endorses ex-gay therapy
Power

Texas Republican Party endorses ex-gay therapy

Tea Party group says it’s a ‘freedom issue’

By Natasha Barsotti
Testosterone and the gay men who swallow or inject it
Health

Testosterone and the gay men who swallow or inject it

The final installment in Xtra’s series on steroid use

By Niko Bell
Safe schools among top issues for LGBT Ontarians
Power

Safe schools among top issues for LGBT Ontarians

Even as LGBT issues have vanished from election discussion, work remains to ensure equality

By Rob Salerno
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