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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.

AIDS Awareness Week begins in Ottawa
Power

AIDS Awareness Week begins in Ottawa

NDP MP Olivia Chow and Health Minister Rona Ambrose to attend World AIDS Day gala

By Adrienne Ascah
A Loving Spoonful to relocate to bigger space in March 2014
Culture

A Loving Spoonful to relocate to bigger space in March 2014

Move to East Vancouver warehouse announced at World AIDS Day luncheon

By Shauna Lewis
Obama signs bill to end ban on research into HIV organ transplants
Power

Obama signs bill to end ban on research into HIV organ transplants

HOPE Act could lead to transplants from one HIV-positive person to another

By Natasha Barsotti
Another gay porn studio goes bareback
Arts

Another gay porn studio goes bareback

Xtra’s exclusive interview with Next Door Studio CEO Stephan Sirard on why he’s released bareback scenes

By Xtra Editor
OHTN conference celebrates advances in HIV research, identifies gaps
Health

OHTN conference celebrates advances in HIV research, identifies gaps

New strategy uses video games as a tool to deliver HIV prevention messages

By Elah Feder
Justin Trudeau chats with Xtra ahead of Toronto Centre by-election
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Justin Trudeau chats with Xtra ahead of Toronto Centre by-election

Liberal leader talks about LGBT issues in Canada and abroad

By Andrea Houston
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Xtra Hot – Graham
Opinion

Xtra Hot – Graham

If he could be an animal, he’d be a koala

By Drasko Bogdanovic
Screw lettuce — eat like a queen
Health

Screw lettuce — eat like a queen

Pasta, wine, hula hooping and video games among the unconventional diet tips from gay icons and beauty queens

By Taylor Parsons
Bod mod
Health

Bod mod

Toronto artist explores surgery through collaboration

By Michael Lyons
Sex after prostate surgery
Opinion

Sex after prostate surgery

Orgasms and erections may not be the same, but options exist

By Pega Ren
Review: So You Think You Can Fuck

Review: So You Think You Can Fuck

The reality TV-style porn series is ideal if you want hunks on a deserted army base

By Jeremy Willard
Gay health summit looks at life beyond HIV
Health

Gay health summit looks at life beyond HIV

Today’s gay life course impacted by generation and geography

By Nathaniel Christopher
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Canadian Blood Services grilled at Gay Men’s Health Summit
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Canadian Blood Services grilled at Gay Men’s Health Summit

New five-year deferral still discriminatory, critics say

By Nathaniel Christopher
Review: Dallas Buyers Club

Review: Dallas Buyers Club

New film starring Matthew McConaughey brings AIDS back into the headlines

By Steven Bereznai
Mastering manscaping
Culture

Mastering manscaping

Bode Spa and Medi-Wellness centre puts men’s fears and discomforts around grooming in those sensitive areas to rest

By Nick Green
AIDS Committee of Ottawa to host gay men’s forum
Culture

AIDS Committee of Ottawa to host gay men’s forum

Event will include talks on anal health, PEP, trans support and addiction and mental health

By Adrienne Ascah
Vancouver Priape store closed for good
Culture

Vancouver Priape store closed for good

Local manager says store will be packed up by Nov 10

By Rob Easton
Mister and Hula team up to encourage HIV testing
Sex

Mister and Hula team up to encourage HIV testing

Recent US study shows 1 in 10 men using dating apps have never had an HIV test

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