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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.
Despite an increasingly hostile political climate, vital organizations are carving out space for trans joy
A look back at some of Kai’s best and most notable columns
LGBTQ2S+ people are among the communities facing higher risks in disasters. But we also have crucial skills to help each other through
Despite being in a long-term, monogamous relationship, Liam Dee’s dying wish to become a tissue donor was deemed “high-risk.” He’s not the only one
Faced with anti-trans bans, trans youth and their families in Mississippi scramble for alternatives
The story of a 30-something Albertan shows how broken the Canadian system is. It may also be a gross violation of their human rights
OPINION: Federal Democrats have so far rarely directly addressed growing anti-trans rhetoric. That changed last week
Social media’s body positivity might only apply to those who fit into familiar beauty ideals. Is AI systematically deleting the creators who sit outside the norm?
OPINION: Today’s panic over transness and kids is largely driven by the overactive imaginations of people who have never met a trans person in their lives
Trans Canadians celebrate potential update to binary body scanners, but say staff training is needed to ensure the benefits stick
A self-proclaimed “lefty queer” questions whether they can find true love with a “gay liberal”
Between overwhelming wait-lists for trans-competent doctors and new virtual fees, transition-related care is becoming less accessible
ANALYSIS: Breaking down the recent White Paper on the Status of Trans and Gender Diverse People
Binding while fat can be a challenge. Here’s what worked for me
Just 2 of the 5 queer and trans stories we’re watching: June 30
Kai advises a reader who is having trouble moving on from a years-old hurt
OPINION: We need more than a single piece of legislation to protect queer and trans lives
Let’s collectively imagine how we might build a world where we all feel abundantly supported when we’re grieving
