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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.

Experts say it’s too soon to tell long-term effects of steroids
Health

Experts say it’s too soon to tell long-term effects of steroids

Heart disease and hypogonadism associated with prolonged heavy use

By Niko Bell
Experts claim criminal law overused against Canadians with HIV
Power

Experts claim criminal law overused against Canadians with HIV

Undetectable viral load poses ‘negligible’ transmission risk: doctors

By Natasha Barsotti
Group petitions for end to law that rejects organs of gay men
Power

Group petitions for end to law that rejects organs of gay men

iCANdonate calls law ‘discriminatory’ and ‘antiquated’

By Julie Cruikshank
The Reading List for May 1, 2014
Culture

The Reading List for May 1, 2014

By Simon Thibault
Finding the balance
Health

Finding the balance

Instructor joa Keur says gay men can benefit from practising yoga

By Julie Cruikshank
On moving
Health

On moving

A psychic said I was going to move — and so I am

By Frances Henry
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If PrEP is a party drug, then cue the DJ
Opinion

If PrEP is a party drug, then cue the DJ

HIV infections continue as debate rages

By Frank Prendergast
The two-spirited butterfly
Culture

The two-spirited butterfly

By Raziel Reid
No butts about it
Culture

No butts about it

Let’s take a moment to appreciate butts

By Michael Lyons
Panel asks how HIV criminalization affects positive women
Power

Panel asks how HIV criminalization affects positive women

Canadian HIV/AIDS Legal Network discussion explored nondisclosure and sexual assault laws

By Elah Feder
Ontario’s Lesbian Gay Bi Trans Youth Line turns 20
Health

Ontario’s Lesbian Gay Bi Trans Youth Line turns 20

Volunteers at the toll-free helpline continue to receive about 6,000 calls each year

By Daniela Costa
The sex lives, fears and curiosities of HIV-negative men
Health

The sex lives, fears and curiosities of HIV-negative men

By Raziel Reid
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Why are gay teens nearly six times more likely to use steroids?
Health

Why are gay teens nearly six times more likely to use steroids?

‘It’s no different than getting my hair dyed,’ one user says

By Niko Bell
Are gay seniors lonelier than straight ones?
Health

Are gay seniors lonelier than straight ones?

More must be done to support sexual intimacy in care homes, experts say

By Shauna Lewis
Project Inform’s Alan McCord on the promise of PrEP
Sex

Project Inform’s Alan McCord on the promise of PrEP

Debate on HIV-prevention drug continues to rage

By Frank Prendergast
PrEP: Who is a good candidate for the controversial drug?
Video

PrEP: Who is a good candidate for the controversial drug?

An extended interview with Magnet clinic’s Steve Gibson

By Xtra Staff
California Dreamin’ 1, by Falcon Studios
Opinion

California Dreamin’ 1, by Falcon Studios

Falcon minimizes the visual impact of condoms through clever filming, lighting and editing

By Graeme Gerrard
Body break with Jeremy Willard
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Body break with Jeremy Willard

Checking in with Jeremy: Week 12

By Jeremy Willard
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