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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.

BC funds phalloplasty for trans men
Power

BC funds phalloplasty for trans men

But coverage too limited, says Trans Alliance chair

By Shauna Lewis
Jer’s Vision calls for national suicide prevention strategy
Power

Jer’s Vision calls for national suicide prevention strategy

MPs and senators support Spirit Day

By Bradley Turcotte
Talking about sexual health
Health

Talking about sexual health

By Simon Thibault
Dr Shock trial begins in Calgary
Power

Dr Shock trial begins in Calgary

Jurors shown video of psychiatrist’s alleged assault victims

By Jeremy Hainsworth
Getting Radical
Power

Getting Radical

Handmaids take pro-choice message to Parliament

By Julie Cruikshank
Supreme Court fans flames of HIV epidemic
Canada

Supreme Court fans flames of HIV epidemic

By Tim McCaskell
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UPDATE: Top court decision ‘huge setback’
Health

UPDATE: Top court decision ‘huge setback’

Unanimous ruling says condoms no barrier to prosecution for HIV-positive people

By Marcus McCann
Toronto School Board creates new policy for transgender students
Toronto Diary

Toronto School Board creates new policy for transgender students

By Jeremy Feist
The Bio-Alcamid disaster
Health

The Bio-Alcamid disaster

Facial-wasting ‘cure’ turned into nightmare for many HIV-positive Canadians

By Justin Ling
Centretown Community Health Centre a ‘hidden gem’
Health

Centretown Community Health Centre a ‘hidden gem’

Facility provides safe and friendly services for the queer community

By Bradley Turcotte
Supreme Court to rule on HIV cases Friday
Power

Supreme Court to rule on HIV cases Friday

Condom use and low viral load could bar prosecutions

By Marcus McCann
UPDATE: Protecting your privacy around HIV
Power

UPDATE: Protecting your privacy around HIV

Medical officers say HIV system secure

By Nathaniel Christopher
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Toronto hits pause on idea for queer-centric school
Power

Toronto hits pause on idea for queer-centric school

Triangle Program grads say an additional school could put their program at risk

By Andrea Houston
Radical Handmaids to protest motion 312
Human Rights

Radical Handmaids to protest motion 312

By Bradley Turcotte
Want to live longer? Become a eunuch!
Toronto Diary

Want to live longer? Become a eunuch!

By Jeremy Feist
‘Invisible’ illness common in queer community
Health

‘Invisible’ illness common in queer community

Countrywide survey brings little-known physical health issues to light

By Emily Glazer
This is not a test
Toronto

This is not a test

By Jeremy Feist
AIDS groups go after Ontario attorney general
Power

AIDS groups go after Ontario attorney general

John Gerretsen has put the brakes on plans to create guidelines for HIV criminalization

By Justin Ling
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